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Welcome to Peak District National Park
Discover Britain's original National Park, home to an amazingly diverse range of landscapes.
The Peak District was designated as a National Park in 1951 to conserve and enhance the area’s natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. Combining a breathtaking mix of dramatic open landscapes, rolling dales, wild moorlands and picturesque villages, the National Park covers 555 square miles/1,435 kilometres - about the size of Greater London.
The Peak District National Park is home to an amazingly diverse range of landscapes, with expansive and dramatic panoramic views. It consists of two main areas – the Dark Peak with rugged, heather-clad moorland and soaring gritstone edges, and the White Peak, with its gentler landscape of lush pastures, dales and winding river valleys.
With the vibrant cities of Sheffield and Manchester on its fringes, the Peak District is one of the UK's most accessible National Parks. It offers a wealth of outdoor activities including walking, cycling, climbing, horse riding, caving and watersports for people of all ages and abilities.
The Peak District also has lots of safe, traffic-free cycling trails on former railway lines, including the popular Monsal and Tissington Trails. Quintessentially English villages in the Peak District include Ashford in the Water, Hartington, Eyam and Edensor, whilst the vibrant market towns of Bakewell, Ashbourne and Buxton are not to be missed.
The Peak District also has a wealth of historic house, including one of England’s finest, Chatsworth, and Haddon Hall, one of England’s best-preserved medieval houses.
Start planning your Peak District break and discover great places to stay, see and explore.
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Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Losehill House is the perfect blend of luxurious facilities in the glorious surroundings of the Hope Valley in the Peak District, with stunning views…
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The Maynard
A beautifully refurbished 19 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant based in Grindleford hosting spectacular views across the Peak District.
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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The George
Our en suite bedrooms are spacious and contemporarily styled for your comfort. Luxury linen, local water and fresh coffee is all included, as is a…
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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The George Restaurant
A Derbyshire Hotel ideally located for walking, bird watching and cycling in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire
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The Maynard Restaurant
The Maynard restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.
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The George
Our en suite bedrooms are spacious and contemporarily styled for your comfort. Luxury linen, local water and fresh coffee is all included, as is a…
Featured
Business
The Maynard
A beautifully refurbished 19 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant based in Grindleford hosting spectacular views across the Peak District.
Featured
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Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Losehill House is the perfect blend of luxurious facilities in the glorious surroundings of the Hope Valley in the Peak District, with stunning views…
Hob Hurst's House
A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin
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Pipistrelle Rides
Gravel, road or mountain biking with expert guides/coaches Jen & Alex. Go further and experience even more with our high spec gravel e-bikes.
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Peak Cavern: 'The Devil's Arse'
Peak Cavern is a spectacular natural cavern containing historic rope works offering guided tours and hosting regular concerts and events
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Peak Sightseer open top bus
Soak up the scenery from this open top bus service and visit some of the Peak District’s most popular destinations with stops at Castleton,…
Padley Gorge
You'd be hard pushed to find a more magical spot than Padley Gorge. With gently flowing streams and tumbling waterfalls in a woodland setting
Thor's Cave
Just outside the village of Wetton in the Staffordshire Peak District you'll find the magnificent Thor's Cave.
Hope Valley
The Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the Peak District National Park, boasting some of the finest views and most picturesque villages in…
Our Great Itineraries
Peak District classics: Hope Valley itinerary
Taking in some of the best views and most picturesque places in the Hope Valley, this varied tour would make an excellent weekend or midweek break.
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Hope Valley
Take in dramatic scenery, quaint villages and some of the Peak District's most iconic attractions along the Hope Valley Line between Manchester…
Experiences in Peak District National Park
Adventure Caving in Carlswalk Cave
A fantastic cave for the more adventurous family or friends that wish to crawl around getting muddy and wet !!
Prices from £120
White Water Paddleboarding Coaching for Improvers
Ready to elevate your white water SUP skills? Join our WW SUP improver course today and take your paddling to the next level. Whether you’re aiming…
Prices from £60
White Water Paddleboarding Coaching for Beginners
Embark on an exhilarating journey of skill development and adventure with our white water SUP coaching sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler…
Prices from £60
Events in Peak District National Park
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Pennine Bridleway PB230km Trail Challenge
Experience 230km of the Pennine uplands in 75 hours, a great multi-day, trail running, expedition style challenge. 16-19th April 2026
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Peak District South & North 43/50/93km trail run…
The best of the Peak District in a fabulous weekend of trail running
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Movement in Menopause – Healthy Hike for Women…
Join a group of women who love the fresh air, hiking and meeting people
Trails in the National Park
Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
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