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Derbyshire strikes gold in national Visitor…
Post Date: 28th October 2022

Derbyshire has struck gold in the national accolades designed to showcase visitor attractions that go the extra mile to provide a high-quality day…


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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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Ambassador of Japan celebrates Derbyshire links…
Post Date: 05th September 2022

The Ambassador of Japan to the UK met with Derbyshire producers, artisans and craftspeople whilst celebrating Japanese links to the area during a…


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Applications open this week for 2024 Peak…
Post Date: 10th July 2023

The awards will celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement across the tourism sector.


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Tourism in Peak District & Derbyshire Hits New…
Post Date: 17th September 2025

Tourism in the Peak District and Derbyshire continues to thrive, with new STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) figures for 2024…


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Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby celebrate…
Post Date: 18th March 2024

Taking place from 15 to 24 March 2024, English Tourism Week aims to raise the profile of the industry and celebrate the value and quality of tourism…


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High Peak producers invited to ‘Meet the Buyers’…
Post Date: 05th August 2024

High Peak producers have the opportunity to 'meet the buyers' at a showcase event.


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New High Peak Walking & Cycling Festival
Post Date: 16th September 2024

The festival includes a mix of online and in-person events, activities and experiences across the High Peak in a celebration of the great outdoors.


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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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East Midlands Destinations Unite to Showcase…
Post Date: 09th October 2025

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire and Visit Nottinghamshire will proudly exhibit together at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025


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Peak District pub tour guide shortlisted for…
Post Date: 20th February 2024

Emily Williamson – founding guide at Pub Tours Ltd – has been revealed as one of 10 finalists in VisitEngland’s 2024 Tourism Superstar competition.


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Help Luke win VisitEngland's 2023 Tourism…
Post Date: 06th February 2023

People are being urged to vote now and help a young Derbyshire-based apprentice scoop a prestigious national Tourism Superstar Award.


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