Education visits
The Learning and Discovery Team offer a range of activities to support lifelong learning, working with many different groups including, schools, family and community and youth groups. We aim to promote understanding and provide inspirational experiences of the diverse qualities of the Peak District National Park. We work to increase people's awareness of the natural environment and the role they have to play in its future by enabling all to experience and connect with the National Park through creative learning and discovery.
The Peak District National Park Authority has been delivering high quality curriculum-based educational field visits in and around the National Park for over 40 years. We deliver from various locations around the Park - from the gritstones Edges above Hathersage to the limestone dales around Hartington and from various field Centres.
- We believe being outdoors is inspiring
- We will enable people to discover explore and enjoy the special qualities of the Peak District National Park in a creative way
- We will strive to be an example of professional excellence, working collaboratively to share our values and best practice
- These opportunities will empower learners to have a greater understanding and care for the natural environment.
Visits for Secondary Schools and above
Visits to the Longdendale Environmental Centre
Visits to the Moorland Discovery Centre
All activities are fully risk assessed, with our leaders Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked and trained to a high standard. We strive to make our visits accessible to all. Many of our sites are accessible to people with limited mobility, but it would be wise to discuss your particular needs with us before booking.
For more details, please contact:
Learning & Discovery Team, Peak District National Park Authority, Field End, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 8WB
Tel: 01433 620373
Email: learning.discovery@peakdistrict.gov.uk