National Landscape is the rebranded name of an Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) from 22 November 2023. They are designated under Part IV of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

National Landscapes are fine landscapes, of great variety in character and extent and the designation provides special protection for their outstanding natural beauty.

Natural England (NE) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are responsible for designating National Landscapes, that is, AONBs, and advising government on policies for their protection (see NE: Areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs): designation and management and NRW: Types of protected areas of land and sea).

For background information, see Practice note, Onshore habitats designations for England and Wales: National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)).