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Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen in the Peak…
Post Date: 14th March 2025

As 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of the world’s most famous authors, the Peak District and Derbyshire has announced an…


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Peak District and Derbyshire recognises…
Post Date: 03rd August 2022

17 local tourism businesses have received recognition as ‘Accessibility Champions’ after completing a unique new scheme through the area’s official…


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Shortlist revealed for 2023 Peak District &…
Post Date: 06th December 2022

See which businesses have been shortlisted for the 2023 Tourism Awards.


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LVEPs join forces to deliver Levelling Up…
Post Date: 08th April 2024

Visit Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby and Enjoy Staffordshire have successfully secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).


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Derbyshire producers invited to exhibit at…
Post Date: 04th May 2023

Producers, artisans and craftspeople based in Derbyshire are invited to showcase, promote and sell their products to thousands of visitors at…


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Winners revealed at East Midlands’ Tourism Awards
Post Date: 21st March 2025

Revealed: The 2025 winners of the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards and the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards were revealed at a…


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Tickets on sale: Shine A Light set to wow for…
Post Date: 25th July 2023

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Shine A Light extravaganza which will see stunning displays of light and sound return to Derbyshire for the…


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Help Luke win VisitEngland's 2023 Tourism…
Post Date: 06th February 2023

People are being urged to vote now and help a young Derbyshire-based apprentice scoop a prestigious national Tourism Superstar Award.


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Magical displays to 'Shine A Light' on historic…
Post Date: 18th October 2022

Magical displays to 'Shine A Light' on historic Cromford Mills this half term


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Derbyshire producers showcased at 40th Chatsworth…
Post Date: 04th September 2023

Some of Derbyshire’s finest makers and producers had the opportunity to showcase and sell their products to thousands of visitors at Chatsworth…


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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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