Respect, Protect, Enjoy

With rolling dales, dramatic moorland, fantastic footpaths, exciting cycle trails, charming towns and villages and acres of open spaces to enjoy, there’s more than enough of the Peak District and Derbyshire to go around.  

When out and about, we are asking all visitors to respect, protect and enjoy our beautiful area, by following our visitor charter. Follow these simple steps below to help everyone enjoy a slice of the area, safely…

Respect the Peak District & Derbyshire

• Respect local wildlife. Nature may have recolonised some areas during lockdown, so please tread carefully and look out for wildlife that has moved into unexpected places. Please keep dogs on leads and stick to footpaths and bridleways so as not to disturb ground nesting birds and other wildlife.
• Respect our local communities by sticking to the Public Right of Way, parking responsibly, not trespassing on private land and taking your litter with you.
• Respect our business owners, who have been working hard to put measures in place to ensure they can welcome you back with (socially distanced) open arms. Remember this has been a challenging time for them, and show your support where you can. 
• Respect any specific guidelines that have been put in place by our friends and partners across the county, by planning ahead before travelling, and checking what facilities are open.

Protect the Peak District & Derbyshire

• Protect yourself and others. Always follow hand washing and social distancing guidance, and follow any specific guidelines in place.
• Protect local areas by leaving the BBQ at home (open fires are also not permitted in the Peak District National Park). Pack a picnic of local produce instead, but always remember to take your litter home.
• Protect our towns, villages and countryside by parking only in approved areas and by disposing of litter responsibly. 
• Protect the landscape by ensuring you are following the Countryside Code and Peak District Proud guidelines, which set out how visitors can behave safely and responsibly. #PeakDistrictProud shares the positive ways in which people can help care for the Peak District National Park.

Enjoy the Peak District & Derbyshire

• Enjoy getting off the beaten track. We know everyone has their favourite spot in the Peak District and Derbyshire - or maybe their favourite two, or three - but why not seek out some new favourites away from the crowds? Before you visit, you can check the capacity of car parks in the Peak District National Park using this handy traffic-light system. If an area is amber or red, consider finding an alternative, quieter destination nearby.
• Enjoy supporting our local businesses. There has never been a more important time to support our passionate producers, pubs, restaurants, cafes and farm shops. And with so much fresh, local food on offer, why not make the most of it? See which food and drink businesses are open, or view the takeaway and delivery services on our #SupportLocal page at.
• Enjoy visiting our market towns. Our town centres and high streets are now open again and have preparations and signs in place to encourage social distancing to help you have an enjoyable experience when you visit us. You'll find some fantastic independent shops selling everything from local food and drink, arts and crafts, jewellery and fashion so please support our local businesses. Always look out for external and internal signage and follow the procedures that are put in place for each individual business, as guidance will vary.
• And finally… when you’re out and about, enjoy taking photos of your surroundings and sharing them with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We love to see them – and share them with others!

Click here to download a PDF of the Respect, Protect, Enjoy visitor charter.

Dining Out? Be a Caring Customer

As a Caring Customer who supports local restaurants, pubs, cafes and tearooms in the Peak District & Derbyshire, I pledge to #RespectProtectEnjoy my local hospitality businesses as follows:

Respect the place I am visiting 

• I will book my table in advance and I am happy to pay a deposit if needed 
• I will give them plenty of notice if I wish to cancel or amend my booking 
• I will check ahead so I’m aware of any changes in place
• I will tell them in advance if I have any special dietary requirements 
• I understand that this is a difficult time for many businesses, and I will be
  patient and considerate 

Protect myself, the staff and other customers 

• I will cancel my booking if anyone in my party and/or household shows signs of having Covid-19
• I will follow the Government social distancing guidelines on my way to, and during my time at, the venue 
• I am happy to provide the business with my contact details in advance or on arrival for the purpose of NHS Test & Trace procedures
• I will follow any safety guidelines I am asked to  
• I will respect other visitors 

Enjoy my Experience  

• I am proud to support the Peak District & Derbyshire’s fabulous food and drink offering!
• I will share my experience with others on social media to help spread the word (tag us on Facebook and Instagram at @visitpeakdistrict, and on Twitter at @vpdd)
• I will leave a review online. If I have any concerns, I will speak to the person in charge first, rather than leaving a negative review