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First for Peak District accessible routes as ‘Changing Place’ opens at heart of the Monsal Trail
A new Changing Place Toilet (CPT) and changing facility has been opened today (19 September) at Millers Dale car park, next to the Monsal Trail in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
19 September 2024
Statement on water quality in National Parks
Water is woven into the fabric of the UK’s National Park landscapes and is so often the source of enjoyment, a refuge for nature and of course in providing so many of our ecosystem services.
5 September 2024
September showcase of Peak District heritage
There's lots to learn about the Peak District’s cultural heritage this month at special open days across the national park.
3 September 2024
Statement by the PDNPA in response to the Pharmaceutical Pollution of the English National Parks report
Phil Mulligan, chief executive of the Peak District National Park Authority said: "It is shocking to see these levels of pollution in our national park, and others...
14 August 2024
Brand New Co-Working Space Opens in Bakewell, Peak District National Park
The Peak District National Park Authority is excited to announce the grand opening of a new co-working space, in the heart of Bakewell, offering a vibrant and collaborative community-driven environment for local small businesses or any professionals. Situated in the picturesque National Park, the Peak District Business Hub combines modern amenities with the serene beauty of the countryside, providing a unique working experience.
1 August 2024
Peak District National Park archaeologist WINS national award
The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) has chosen a Peak District National Park archaeologist as the 2024 Community Archaeologist of the Year in the Marsh Community Archaeology Awards.
31 July 2024
Police and Crime Commissioner and Peak District National Park reaffirm commitment to Derbyshire communities
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni met with Peak District National Park Authority chief executive Phil Mulligan to see first-hand some of the challenges of managing the UK’s original National Park.
30 July 2024
Peak District National Park is pioneering in the Race to Zero
The Peak District National Park is proud to announce it is joining other UK national parks to become the first national parks in the world to sign up to the UN-backed Race to Zero pledge.
25 July 2024
Celebration as conservation project sees historic copper mine no longer at risk
The conservation of a unique Peak District mining structure has been recognised in a celebration event at historic Ecton Copper Mine.
24 July 2024
Archaeology event for families in the Peak District National Park
A free event for families who are fascinated by how people lived in the past is being provided by the Peak District National Park at Castleton Visitor Centre on Friday 26 July.
10 July 2024
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