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Shortlist revealed for 2024 Peak District,…
Post Date: 02nd November 2023

Finalists have been announced in 14 categories and will now go on to compete for Gold at the 2024 awards ceremony.


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Shortlist revealed for 2026 Peak District,…
Post Date: 07th October 2025

The shortlist for the 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards is revealed


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Zero carbon tourist transport network to be…
Post Date: 08th September 2022

A pioneering trial is taking place in the Peak District National Park where EV and hydrogen vehicles will run together between multiple destinations…


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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire partners with…
Post Date: 06th February 2024

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire has announced a new Strategic Partnership with bus operator Stagecoach.


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Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen in the Peak…
Post Date: 14th March 2025

As 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of the world’s most famous authors, the Peak District and Derbyshire has announced an…


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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire welcomes Hopton…
Post Date: 28th November 2024

Hopton Hall Estate has been announced as the latest business to become a patron of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the area’s official tourism body.


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Pedal power boost for tourism businesses
Post Date: 17th August 2023

Tourism businesses can learn about the benefits of being cycle friendly on a series of free webinars.


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Step Into the High Peak: Walking Festival Returns…
Post Date: 19th September 2025

The High Peak Walking Festival is back for its second year, encouraging visitors and residents alike to step into the great outdoors.


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Applications open for the 2025 Peak District,…
Post Date: 20th June 2024

The awards celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement. Applications are open until Monday 26th August 2024.


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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire wins sustainable…
Post Date: 09th July 2024

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire has won the Gold Award for Marketing Responsible and Sustainable Travel at the prestigious Travel Marketing Awards…


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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire announces new…
Post Date: 13th September 2024

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire has announced a new Strategic Partnership with holiday home management company Host & Stay as part of its ongoing…


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Local finalists announced in VisitEngland Awards…
Post Date: 11th April 2024

Four Derbyshire tourism businesses have reached the finals of the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence


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