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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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The Maynard Restaurant
The Maynard restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.
Open today: 8:00am - 8:30pm
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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 - 8:30pm
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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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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.
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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…
Thor's Cave
Just outside the village of Wetton in the Staffordshire Peak District you'll find the magnificent Thor's Cave.
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Parsley Hay Cycle Hire Centre
The ideal starting point to exploring some of the Peak District's most popular trails.
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Bakewell National Park Centre
Bakewell National Park Centre’s experienced staff provide a comprehensive information service for the National Park, offering advice on local events,…
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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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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,…
Mam Tor - Shivering Mountain
Mam Tor, meaning ‘Mother Hill’, is a 517 metre high hill near Castleton in the High Peak area of Derbyshire and is one of the most famous walks in…
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The Old Vicarage Luxury B&B
Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District, staying at the Old Vicarage luxury Bed & Breakfast, in the heart of the picturesque village of Tideswell.
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
3 Day Accessible Adventure in the Peak District
The Peak District is a place where everyone can enjoy spectacular landscapes, charming villages and unforgettable experiences
A cultural short break in Derby and the Peak…
In the Centre of it All, experience a blend of the vibrant Derby City and the beautifully charming Peak District in this two-day itinerary.
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
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Beyond the Edge - Kids Climbing Camp
Climbing by day, camping by night, it’s part of the climbing lifestyle. Our 5 day rock climbing camp for 14 – 17 year olds provides an immersive…
Prices from £595 pp
Experiences
White Water Paddleboarding Experience
Are you ready to experience the adrenaline rush of navigating through rapids on a paddleboard? Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a complete…
Prices from £60
Events in Peak District National Park
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Regency Afternoon Tea at Lyme
Step back into Regency-inspired elegance with afternoon tea in Lyme’s historic Servants’ Hall.
Events
75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Shutlingsloe
The Summit of Shutlingsloe, Cheshire's Matterhorn
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
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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