National Parks, National Assets
A new report, Valuing England’s National Parks, published by National Parks England shows the importance of National Parks not just as iconic landscapes and part of our national identity, but as thriving rural economies contributing to national prosperity and wellbeing through their special qualities.
24 May 2013
Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre – eco-friendly open day Sat May 18
An eco-friendly Peak District outdoor pursuits centre is holding an open day to demonstrate just what can be achieved to save water and energy – and cut bills.
15 May 2013
Public to be consulted on banning motorised vehicles from Chapel Gate track
The general public are to have their say on plans for a permanent traffic ban on a green lane within the Peak District National Park.
3 May 2013
Town crier to announce launch of new Hartington Village Trail
Hartington’s town crier will summon people to the village pump on Sunday May 12 at 2pm to announce the launch of a new Village Trail.
2 May 2013
Monsal Trail slow-down for lighting work
Cyclists, walkers and horse-riders are asked to be careful on the Monsal Trail for the next four weeks due to essential maintenance work on the tunnels’ lighting.
1 May 2013
First survey completed of one of rarest plant habitats in Europe
The first detailed survey of one of the rarest plant habitats in Europe – around old lead mines – has just been completed in the Peak District.
1 May 2013
First step towards neighbourhood plan for Dore
Local residents and businesses are invited to have their say on whether a Peak District village should create a neighbourhood plan.
15 April 2013
Permission to get muddy in the Peak District
People of all ages who like getting muddied up are invited to help construct the mud walls of an Iron Age replica roundhouse in the Peak District.
12 April 2013
New Authority member to champion young people
The Peak District National Park Authority has welcomed Zahid Hamid as the newest member of its 30-strong governing body.
4 April 2013
Explore ancient seas in the Peak District
The Peak District may be land-locked but millions of years ago it was covered with tropical ocean – families can explore fossils of sea-creatures embedded in our limestone cliffs on a free short guided walk on Saturday April 6.
28 March 2013
Young people conduct climate change research on Peak District moors
More than a hundred secondary school students conducted climate change research on the Peak District and Pennine moors during National Science and Engineering Week March 18 -22.
22 March 2013
New gallery shows the Peak District through the camera lens
Pictures by some of the finest local photographers are featured in a new gallery highlighting the special qualities of the Peak District National Park.
21 March 2013
Authority welcomes appeal decision on cheese factory site
The Peak District National Park Authority has welcomed the Planning Inspectorate’s rejection of an appeal over the proposed redevelopment of a former cheese factory site in Hartington.
20 March 2013
National Park Authority adopts new guidance for sustainable buildings and renewable energy
People making planning applications for development and renewable energy installations in the Peak District National Park are to benefit from new guidance.
15 March 2013
Dog owners asked to take the lead to protect wildlife and farm animals
Dog-walkers in the Peak District National Park are asked to keep their pets on short leads to protect young animals and birds during the breeding season.
14 March 2013
Town crier to announce launch of new Hartington Village Trail
Hartington’s town crier will summon people to the village pump on Saturday March 30 at 2pm to announce the launch of a new Village Trail.
14 March 2013
New life in prospect for long-derelict 19th century hall
The late Victorian Bennetston Hall, derelict since a devastating fire in the 1980s, has been approved for conversion to luxury apartments by the Peak District National Park’s planning committee.
8 March 2013
Get active in the national park for photo competition
Monsal Head, Stanage Edge, the Roaches – if you can take an inspiring picture of people enjoying spectacular Peak District settings like these, you could win a national prize.
8 March 2013
Royal oak helps seed new woodland for the Dane Valley
A Jubilee Oak, grown from an acorn from a royal estate, was planted in the Dane Valley to help seed new life for some of the UK’s most ancient woodlands.
7 March 2013
New face of national park planning puts agents in the picture
The new Director of Planning in the Peak District National Park has set out his more collaborative, open approach to the area’s planning agents.
6 March 2013
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