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Welcome to Peak District National Park
Discover Britain's original National Park, home to an amazingly diverse range of landscapes.
The Peak District was designated as a National Park in 1951 to conserve and enhance the area’s natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. Combining a breathtaking mix of dramatic open landscapes, rolling dales, wild moorlands and picturesque villages, the National Park covers 555 square miles/1,435 kilometres - about the size of Greater London.
The Peak District National Park is home to an amazingly diverse range of landscapes, with expansive and dramatic panoramic views. It consists of two main areas – the Dark Peak with rugged, heather-clad moorland and soaring gritstone edges, and the White Peak, with its gentler landscape of lush pastures, dales and winding river valleys.
With the vibrant cities of Sheffield and Manchester on its fringes, the Peak District is one of the UK's most accessible National Parks. It offers a wealth of outdoor activities including walking, cycling, climbing, horse riding, caving and watersports for people of all ages and abilities.
The Peak District also has lots of safe, traffic-free cycling trails on former railway lines, including the popular Monsal and Tissington Trails. Quintessentially English villages in the Peak District include Ashford in the Water, Hartington, Eyam and Edensor, whilst the vibrant market towns of Bakewell, Ashbourne and Buxton are not to be missed.
The Peak District also has a wealth of historic house, including one of England’s finest, Chatsworth, and Haddon Hall, one of England’s best-preserved medieval houses.
Start planning your Peak District break and discover great places to stay, see and explore.
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The George Restaurant
A Derbyshire Hotel ideally located for walking, bird watching and cycling in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire
Open today: 8:00am - 11:00pm
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The Maynard
A beautifully refurbished 19 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant based in Grindleford hosting spectacular views across the Peak District.
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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The George
Our en suite bedrooms are spacious and contemporarily styled for your comfort. Luxury linen, local water and fresh coffee is all included, as is a…
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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The George Restaurant
A Derbyshire Hotel ideally located for walking, bird watching and cycling in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire
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Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Losehill House is the perfect blend of luxurious facilities in the glorious surroundings of the Hope Valley in the Peak District, with stunning views…
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The George
Our en suite bedrooms are spacious and contemporarily styled for your comfort. Luxury linen, local water and fresh coffee is all included, as is a…
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The Maynard Restaurant
The Maynard restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.
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The Maynard
A beautifully refurbished 19 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant based in Grindleford hosting spectacular views across the Peak District.
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Barn Cottage - Bakewell
A delightful detached barn conversion that is full of charm and character, a perfect holiday destination for a discerning couple. The cottage is…
Hope Valley
The Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the Peak District National Park, boasting some of the finest views and most picturesque villages in…
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Hackney House Café & Deli
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Derbyshire, our cosy village café is a charming and inviting retreat for locals and visitors alike. It…
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Losehill House Hotel & Spa - Restaurant & Bar
With uninterrupted views of the Peak District National Park, our Head Chef and his team are sourcing local produce and preparing quality cuisine with…
Kinder Scout
As the highest point in the Peak District, Kinder Scout boasts unforgettable views, unique moorland and even a waterfall.
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Croft House Barn
Croft House Barn is a very comfortable, Gold awarded, 17th Century cottage in Waterfall. Comfortably sleeps 6 in three en-suite bedrooms, one on the…
Hob Hurst's House
A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin
Our Great Itineraries
A cultural short break in Derby and the Peak…
In the Centre of it All, experience a blend of the vibrant Derby City and the beautifully charming Peak District in this two-day itinerary.
Peak District classics: Hope Valley itinerary
Taking in some of the best views and most picturesque places in the Hope Valley, this varied tour would make an excellent weekend or midweek break.
Find your Centre with the ultimate wellness break
At the centre of wellness, culture and the great outdoors, this 2-day itinerary provides a taste of the Peak District & Derbyshire for those who…
Experiences in Peak District National Park
Ranger Expeditions - Peak District Afternoon Tea…
A special treat for you, your partner, family or friends. Enjoy a relaxed pace walk with Stu, your local Peak District guide and qualified Mountain…
Prices from £40
Peak District Gorge Scramble, Privately Guided…
The price is based on a minimum of 2 people - Experience the ultimate adventure activity in Derbyshire, while taking in spectacular scenery.
Prices from £49 per person
Beyond the Edge - Introduction to Navigation 1 Day
A one day navigation course for the complete beginner.
Prices from £105 pp
Events in Peak District National Park
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Bamford Well Dressing in the Making
Bamford dresses two wells in the Village each year. The main one is a joint endeavour which everyone is welcome to help out with, and a smaller one…
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Lathkill Dale
Explore part of the Limestone Way with views across the White Peak plateau
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Bamford Moor
Discover the field systems, settlements, cairns and the stone circle that were at the centre of the life and death of Bronze Age farmers living on…
Trails in the National Park
Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
Celebrating 75 Years of the National Park
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Laddow Rocks
Experience the high moors and walk a classic section of the Pennine Way
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Shutlingsloe
The Summit of Shutlingsloe, Cheshire's Matterhorn
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Lathkill Dale
Explore part of the Limestone Way with views across the White Peak plateau
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