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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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East Midlands’ Tourism Awards set to be…
Post Date: 21st October 2024

Shining stars of the East Midlands’ vibrant tourism industry will be celebrated at a prestigious joint awards ceremony hosted by Claire Ward, Mayor…


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Local MP visits High Peak pub to show support for…
Post Date: 20th March 2023

Robert Largan MP has met with the Yorkshire Bridge Inn and local tourism leaders to celebrate English Tourism Week 2023.


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LVEPs join forces to deliver Levelling Up…
Post Date: 08th April 2024

Visit Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby and Enjoy Staffordshire have successfully secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).


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East Midlands’ Tourism Awards - tickets go on…
Post Date: 27th January 2025

Tickets are now on sale for a joint Tourism Awards ceremony which will celebrate the winners of the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards…


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Winners announced for Peak District, Derbyshire &…
Post Date: 19th March 2026

The region’s outstanding tourism businesses took centre-stage last night as the winners of the 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism…


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Positive future and new opportunities focus of…
Post Date: 10th October 2022

Hosted by Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, the event welcomed over 120 attendees from across the tourism and hospitality sectors for the first…


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Major Boost for a joined up visitor economy…
Post Date: 14th November 2024

Visit Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby is working with East Midlands Combined County Authority and Visit Nottinghamshire on a joined-up visitor…


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Magical displays to 'Shine A Light' on historic…
Post Date: 18th October 2022

Magical displays to 'Shine A Light' on historic Cromford Mills this half term


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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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Peak District & Derbyshire finalists shortlisted…
Post Date: 17th April 2026

Local stars shine on the national stage with VisitEngland Awards for Excellence nomination.


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Peak District and Derbyshire recognises…
Post Date: 03rd August 2022

17 local tourism businesses have received recognition as ‘Accessibility Champions’ after completing a unique new scheme through the area’s official…


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