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Applications open for 2026/2027 Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards – Derbyshire
Post Date: 15th June 2026
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'Leave the car behind': Peak District visitors encouraged to take the train as Northern marks 75th anniversary year
Post Date: 09th September 2026
People travelling to the Peak District are being encouraged to ditch the car and take the train.
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Summer’s a Big Deal’ Returns to Showcase Derbyshire’s Best Value Days Out and Breaks
Post Date: 01st July 2026
The 'Summer's a Big Deal' campaign is back, shining the light on BIG deals across the county.
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Derbyshire tourism stars celebrate national…
Post Date: 04th June 2026
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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire partners with…
Post Date: 13th May 2026
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Peak District & Derbyshire finalists shortlisted…
Post Date: 17th April 2026
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Winners announced for Peak District, Derbyshire &…
Post Date: 19th March 2026
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New dog-friendly hotel joins Visit Peak District…
Post Date: 25th October 2023
A new dog-friendly hotel that welcomes walkers, cyclists and adventurers to the Peak District is the latest business to become an official patron of…
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New festivals and events category announced for…
Post Date: 23rd September 2024
A new category shining a spotlight on the area’s best festivals and events has been announced for the 2025 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism…
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Step Into the High Peak: Walking Festival Returns…
Post Date: 19th September 2025
The High Peak Walking Festival is back for its second year, encouraging visitors and residents alike to step into the great outdoors.
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Enhance your social media in 2023
Post Date: 12th July 2023
A look at some of the key strategies for tourism businesses to elevate your social media game.
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The Welcome Team joins Visit Peak District &…
Post Date: 03rd February 2025
A Derbyshire-based holiday home management and housekeeping company is the latest business to become a patron of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire,…
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Applications open this week for 2024 Peak…
Post Date: 10th July 2023
The awards will celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement across the tourism sector.
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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire welcomes Hassop…
Post Date: 17th April 2025
Hassop Station Cafe & Monsal Trail Cycle Hire has been announced as a new patron of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the area’s official tourism…
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New and improved destination website for the Peak…
Post Date: 21st February 2023
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire has launched a new website with improved design and functionality to boost tourism to the area.
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Tourism in Peak District & Derbyshire Hits New…
Post Date: 17th September 2025
Tourism in the Peak District and Derbyshire continues to thrive, with new STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) figures for 2024…
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Vine Hotels announced as Visit Peak District &…
Post Date: 10th April 2025
A Sheffield-based hotel management and development company is the latest business to become a patron of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the area’s…
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'Leave the car behind': Peak District visitors…
Post Date: 09th September 2026
People travelling to the Peak District are being encouraged to ditch the car and take the train.
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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire welcomes Hopton…
Post Date: 28th November 2024
Hopton Hall Estate has been announced as the latest business to become a patron of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the area’s official tourism body.
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