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June 2022
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Success for Peak District & Derbyshire at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 202210th June 2022
Local tourism businesses are celebrating success after winning six coveted accolades at the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022…
May 2022
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Visitors encouraged to 'Escape the Everyday' and enjoy the best of both worlds on a Derby-based short break this summer18th May 2022
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire has teamed up with Visit Derby to launch a new campaign, supported by funding from VisitEngland, to inspire…
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Venues announced for large-scale projections across Derbyshire as 'Shine A Light' returns 5th May 2022
Spectacular large-scale projections will light up Derbyshire landmarks with a unique fusion of music, visuals and sound when ‘Shine A…
April 2022
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Peak District & Derbyshire finalists in VisitEngland Awards for Excellence29th April 2022
Four tourism businesses in the Peak District and Derbyshire have reached the finals of the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence where they…
March 2022
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Matlock Farm Park's George Finlay wins national Tourism Superstar award29th March 2022
Matlock Farm Park’s George Finlay is celebrating after being announced as VisitEngland’s 2022 Tourism Superstar.
22-year-old farm…
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Strategic partners join forces to promote tourism in Peak District & Derbyshire23rd March 2022
Four prominent local businesses have joined forces to become Strategic Partners of the area’s official destination management organisation…
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Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire appoints business advisers to boost visitor economy growth22nd March 2022
The area’s official destination management organisation has appointed three business advisers to support the recovery and growth of visitor…
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Derbyshire Dales MP meets hospitality businesses to promote careers during English Tourism Week21st March 2022
Sarah Dines, Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales, has met with Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire and local hospitality businesses to…
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Peak District and Derbyshire champions accessible tourism through new accessibility webinars9th March 2022
Visitor economy businesses based in Derbyshire will get the unique opportunity to become ‘Accessibility Champions’ thanks to a new series…
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Winners revealed at 2022 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards4th March 2022
Shining stars of the local tourism industry were celebrated at the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards last night (Thursday 3 March)…
February 2022
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Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire welcomes Treak Cliff Cavern as new Patron28th February 2022
One of the Peak District’s best-loved visitor attractions has been confirmed as the latest business to become an official Patron of Marketing…
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Hundreds of hospitality and tourism jobs to be showcased at local recruitment fair in March16th February 2022
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs Fair to be held at the Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale on Monday 21 March 2022
Hundreds of job vacancies under one…
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Peak District and Derbyshire champions #VoteGeorge for national Tourism Superstar Award14th February 2022
Matlock Farm Park’s George Finlay is celebrating after being announced as one of ten finalists in the running for the title…
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Derbyshire's visitor economy receives £500,000 boost from Community Renewal Fund10th February 2022
The area’s official destination management organisation has secured £500,000 to boost jobs, encourage growth and support the recovery of…
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Peak District & Derbyshire Hospitality Charter launches at Chatsworth to promote sector and boost recruitment9th February 2022
New industry initiative to promote hospitality careers launched at Chatsworth last night (Tuesday 8 February)
Campaign includes recruitment…
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Applications now open for Derbyshire producers to exhibit at Chatsworth Country Fair 20223rd February 2022
Derbyshire producers, artisans and craftspeople are once again being offered the opportunity to promote and sell their products to thousands of…
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Tickets now on sale for Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards 20221st February 2022
The area’s official destination management organisation will shine a spotlight on some of the most inspirational tourism businesses in the area…
November 2021
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Shortlist announced for Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards 202215th November 2021
The shortlist for the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards 2022 has been revealed, showcasing excellence and outstanding achievement across…
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New Peak District & Derbyshire Hospitality Charter launches to promote sector and boost recruitment8th November 2021
A new hospitality charter, designed to raise the prof
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Peak District & Derbyshire encourages shopping local through return of Virtual Christmas Market1st November 2021
Festive food and drink, quality arts and crafts and exciting experience days are amongst the great gifts available at the Virtual Peak District…
October 2021
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Peak District and Derbyshire launches Make Memories campaign to boost autumn/winter breaks13th October 2021
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire has launched a new ‘Make Memories’ campaign to promote the area as an autumn/winter…
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New patron pledges support to promote hospitality and tourism in Peak District & Derbyshire7th October 2021
One of the Peak District & Derbyshire's leading hospitality businesses, which recently oversaw the refurbishment of an historic Peak…
September 2021
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Derbyshire businesses invited to exhibit at Virtual Peak District and Derbyshire Christmas Market14th September 2021
Derbyshire-based creatives, artisans and producers will once again be given the opportunity to showcase and sell their products to thousands of…
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Large-scale projections to 'Shine A Light' on two Derbyshire landmarks this autumn1st September 2021
Spectacular large-scale projections will light up two Derbyshire landmarks in a new night-time attraction celebrating the…
July 2021
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Applications open for 2022 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards15th July 2021
Applications are now open for the 2022 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards, with tourism and hospitality businesses urged to enter for the…
June 2021
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Applications set to open for Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards17th June 2021
Following a challenging year for the tourism and hospitality industry there will be a cause for celebration when applications for the Peak…
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Chair of British Tourist Authority visits Peak District and Derbyshire to support tourism recovery2nd June 2021
The Chair of the British Tourist Authority has enjoyed a whistle-stop tour of Peak District & Derbyshire to celebrate the reopening of local…
May 2021
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English Tourism Week: Visitors urged to 'leave the car behind' as MP and local leaders shine spotlight on sustainable transport21st May 2021
Robert Largan, Member of Parliament for High Peak, has joined Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire (MPDD) together with local leaders to…
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Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire launches Tourism Recovery Plan to support local businesses19th May 2021
A five-year tourism recovery plan designed to help the Peak District & Derbyshire’s visitor economy rebuild following the Covid-19…
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Applications now open: Derbyshire producers invited to exhibit at Chatsworth Country Fair17th May 2021
Click here to apply for a place in the Visit Peak District & Derbyshire Marketplace.
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire is offering…
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Peak District & Derbyshire tourist board launches Escape the Everyday campaign to boost holiday bookings11th May 2021
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire has launched a new ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign, supported by funding from VisitEngland,…
April 2021
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Sir Richard FitzHerbert appointed new chair of tourist board as sector plans for sustainable recovery8th April 2021
Sustainable tourism will play a vital role in driving the recovery of the Peak District and Derbyshire’s visitor economy, paving the way for a…
March 2021
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Peak District and Derbyshire tourism businesses invited to register for International Travel Trade Event25th March 2021
Tourism businesses across the Peak District and Derbyshire are invited to apply for a place at a virtual event aimed at showcasing the best of the…
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Peak District & Derbyshire tourism businesses urged to apply for 'Safe Travels' stamp8th March 2021
The area’s official tourist board is encouraging businesses across the Peak District & Derbyshire to capitalise on the opportunity to apply…
February 2021
New date announced for Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Conference17th February 2021
Tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses across the Peak District and Derbyshire are invited to attend Marketing Peak District &…
January 2021
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VACANCY: Chair of the Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire Board22nd January 2021
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Board.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who is…
November 2020
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Digitalisation grants of up to £10,000 available for Derbyshire visitor economy businesses12th November 2020
Visitor economy businesses based in Derbyshire are being encouraged to apply for digitalisation grants of up to £10,000 to enable them to…
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Tourist board launches virtual Christmas market to support local businesses5th November 2020
Delicious Derbyshire food and drink, locally-made products and exciting experience days are amongst the great gifts available at a virtual Peak…
October 2020
Leading industry figures to attend Peak District & Derbyshire Annual Tourism Conference15th October 2020
Tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses across the Peak District and Derbyshire are invited to attend Marketing Peak District &…
Derbyshire businesses invited to exhibit at virtual Peak District and Derbyshire Christmas Market13th October 2020
Derbyshire-based producers, artisans and craftspeople are invited to exhibit and sell their wares at a virtual Peak District & Derbyshire…
September 2020
Peak District & Derbyshire tourist board launches campaign to inspire autumn/winter staycations17th September 2020
From award-winning attractions to cosy places to stay, some of the best reasons to book a staycation in the Peak District and Derbyshire this autumn…
August 2020
Peak District & Derbyshire businesses among winners at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence18th August 2020
Two Peak District and Derbyshire tourism businesses are celebrating success after winning coveted accolades at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence…
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Derbyshire residents encouraged to back local businesses through Eat Out to Help Out scheme3rd August 2020
The area’s official tourist board is encouraging local communities to show their support for food and drink businesses in the Peak District and…
July 2020
Peak District & Derbyshire businesses reach finals of national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence29th July 2020
Two tourism businesses in the Peak District and Derbyshire have been shortlisted for national glory in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020…
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Local businesses encouraged to register for "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme24th July 2020
The area’s official tourist board is encouraging local food and drink businesses to sign up to the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out…
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Peak District & Derbyshire launches 'Time to...' campaign to welcome back visitors6th July 2020
A host of local attractions, pubs, restaurants and accommodation providers have joined forces to welcome visitors back to the Peak District and…
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire backs nationwide call for government package of support to help the tourism industry survive the winter1st July 2020
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire has joined together with Robert Largan MP for High Peak and a host of Destination Management Organisations…
June 2020
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Peak District & Derbyshire tourism businesses urged to sign up for new industry standard25th June 2020
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire has welcomed the announcement of a new UK-wide industry standard mark that will provide a ‘ring of…
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'The Peak District and Derbyshire will be ready to offer a warm welcome back'23rd June 2020
Following the Government’s announcement regarding the reopening of tourism and hospitality businesses in England from 4 July, the area’s…
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'We can all play a part in helping local retailers to successfully get back on their feet'11th June 2020
As the Peak District and Derbyshire prepares to reopen non-essential retailers on 15 June, the area's official tourist board is urging all…