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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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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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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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New dog-friendly hotel joins Visit Peak District…
Post Date: 25th October 2023

A new dog-friendly hotel that welcomes walkers, cyclists and adventurers to the Peak District is the latest business to become an official patron of…


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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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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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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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VisitEngland Chair visits Peak District,…
Post Date: 19th March 2025

Lady Victoria Borwick visited Derbyshire businesses for a special trip during English Tourism Week (14-23 March 2025).


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Vine Hotels announced as Visit Peak District &…
Post Date: 10th April 2025

A Sheffield-based hotel management and development company is the latest business to become a patron of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the area’s…


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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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Shortlist revealed for 2023 Peak District &…
Post Date: 06th December 2022

See which businesses have been shortlisted for the 2023 Tourism Awards.


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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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