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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. Inspired by the London tube map, this stylised interpretation of the Peak District National Park has been specially commissioned to commemorate our 75th anniversary - download the Peak District National Park map.
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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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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…
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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The Maynard Restaurant
The Maynard restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.
Open today: 8:00am - 9:30pm
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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 Maynard
A beautifully refurbished 19 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant based in Grindleford hosting spectacular views across the Peak District.
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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 George Restaurant
A Derbyshire Hotel ideally located for walking, bird watching and cycling in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire
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
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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
Curbar Edge
A popular place for walkers and climbers with stunning views across Chatsworth and beyond.
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Ashbourne Bike Hire
Ashbourne bike hire centre is situated at the southern end of the Tissington Trail just outside Ashbourne town centre.
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Upper Derwent Cycle Hire (Fairholmes)
Discover easy, family-friendly cycle routes in the Upper Derwent
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Parsley Hay Cycle Hire Centre
The ideal starting point to exploring some of the Peak District's most popular trails.
Hob Hurst's House
A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin
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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,…
Our Great Itineraries
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…
Autumn’s Best OFF PEAK: A two-day Peak District…
How to spend 48 hours in the Peak District this autumn
Find your Centre with the ultimate wellness break
At the centre of wellness, culture and the great outdoors, this 2-day itinerary provides a taste of the Peak District & Derbyshire for those who…
Experiences in Peak District National Park
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Half Day Mountain Bike Guided Rides and Courses…
The price is based on a minimum of 2 people - a truly unforgettable experience for you and your friends
Prices from £65 per person
Experiences
Ranger Expedition - Kinder Scout Red Brook…
Red Brook offers a relaxed and enjoyable introduction to scrambling.
Prices from £40
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Beyond the Edge - Rock Climbing Intermediate
Intermediate rock climbing is a fun, highly practical two days on the world-famous crags of the Peak District, learning from expert instructors.
Prices from £205 pp
Events in Peak District National Park
Events
Breakfast with Santa at Ilam Park
Make a magical memory this festive season and share breakfast with the man himself at Ilam Park.
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Eyam Bonfire and Firework Display
Come and celebrate the burning of the legendary Eyam Rat and help to raise invaluable funds for Eyam School!
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Shutlingsloe
The Summit of Shutlingsloe, Cheshire's Matterhorn
Trails in the National Park
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Monsal Trail
An iconic traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.
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Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
Celebrating 75 Years of the National Park
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Shutlingsloe
The Summit of Shutlingsloe, Cheshire's Matterhorn
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