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Derbyshire producers invited to exhibit at…
Post Date: 04th May 2023

Producers, artisans and craftspeople based in Derbyshire are invited to showcase, promote and sell their products to thousands of visitors at…


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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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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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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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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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Promoting the Peak District & Derbyshire on the…
Post Date: 11th February 2025

Recent international marketing activity work has been undertaken by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire to boost overseas visitors to the area.


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Visit Peak District & Derbyshire boosts…
Post Date: 15th December 2025

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire recently promoted the region’s top tourism experiences to key buyers from China, Japan, and South Korea during a…


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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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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 shortlisted for…
Post Date: 24th June 2024

The area’s official tourism body has been shortlisted for a prestigious sustainable marketing award at the Travel Marketing Awards


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Tickets on sale: Shine A Light set to wow for…
Post Date: 25th July 2023

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Shine A Light extravaganza which will see stunning displays of light and sound return to Derbyshire for the…


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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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