Find out more about accessible places, routes, and activities in the Peak District.

The Peak District was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and was designated on 17th April, 1951. It covers 555 sq miles (1,438km) in the heart of England (that’s about the size of Greater …

Castleton is a beautiful village situated at the head of the Hope Valley in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The village is popular for its show caves, history, shops, Christmas …

The Peak District National Park is distinct from the surrounding lowlands and its three main landscapes, the Dark Peak, White Peak and South West Peak, each have their own character …

Visit one of our centres to find out why the Peak District National Park is one of the best loved National Parks in the UK.

Peak District National Park: The public has a right of access to about 500 sq km of Access Land in the National Park. This includes moors, heaths, commons, unimproved hills and dalesides …

The Peak District National Park enjoys an extensive public transport network, enabling you to have a full day out exploring the area without using the car. Getting to the Peak District …

Perhaps best known as walking country, the Peak District National Park offers a spectacular variety of scenery and routes to be explored – from steep sided limestone dales to the …

The Peak District National Park is a great venue for a wide range of learning opportunities, both formal and informal. In this section you will find information about our learning and discovery …

The history of the Peak District National Park is closely tied to the history of all Britain's national parks. 1880s: First freedom to roam bill fails James Bryce MP starts a campaign for public …