Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve named a 'Wonder of the World' for 2026

Condé Nast Traveller listed the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve as one of seven destinations to visit in 2026. The reserve was established in May 2025 as part of King Charles' plan to create 25 National Nature Reserves across the UK.

The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve has been named one of the seven destinations to visit in 2026 by Condé Nast Traveller. The reserve was established in May 2025 as part of King Charles' initiative to create 25 National Nature Reserves across the UK. The scheme aims to safeguard wildlife and celebrate the country's varied landscapes by giving enhanced protection to distinctive sites. The reserve brings together several moors, meadows and parks in West Yorkshire. Key facts: - Condé Nast Traveller listed the reserve as one of seven destinations to visit in 2026, reported by the publication. - The reserve was established in May 2025 under the King’s initiative to create 25 National Nature Reserves. - The Bradford Pennine Gateway includes Trench Meadows, Ilkley Moor, Bingley Bog North, St Ives Estate, Baildon Moor, Shipley Glen, Harden Moor and Penistone Country Park. - The site provides interconnected habitats for species reported as including curlews, adders and golden plovers. - The reserve is a collaboration between Bradford Council and Natural England. - It was the only UK site named on Condé Nast Traveller’s list for 2026. Summary: The Condé Nast Traveller recognition places the Bradford Pennine Gateway alongside international natural sites and has drawn attention to its habitats and landscape. Undetermined at this time.