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Celebrating 70 years of Peak District National Park rangers
Peak District rangers returned to their roots to mark their 70th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, National Park rangers recreated a photograph taken outside Edale's Old Nags Head pub, where the original service was launched on Good Friday, 16th April 1954.
17 April 2024
Nominate your National Park volunteer heroes
The National Park Protector awards 2024 are now open for nominations offering the opportunity for individuals and groups to win recognition and cash prizes for their efforts in helping nature and people thrive.
4 April 2024
Celebrating volunteers in the Peak District National Park
Peak District volunteers came together in a day to recognise the many ways they contribute to the work of the National Park. Around 140 people took part in the Volunteers Day, held at Lady Manners School in Bakewell.
20 March 2024
Temporary closure for flood damage repairs at Castleton Visitor Centre
Castleton Visitor Centre will be temporarily closed from Monday 26 February for around three weeks for building repairs following recent flood damage.
22 February 2024
National Park Authority 'Meet the CEO' events kick-off with Castleton conversations
A regular series of 'Meet the CEO' events with the Peak District National Park Authority’s Phil Mulligan have got underway with residents sharing their views in Castleton (Weds 14 February).
19 February 2024
Listening to locals - Peak District National Park's chief executive launches new roadshows
A new series of Peak District roadshows will give local people the chance to share their views with National Park Authority chief executive Phil Mulligan.
31 January 2024
Replacing the footbridge at Cressbrook Mill
A number of local organisations are currently raising awareness of, and in some cases fundraising for, the reinstatement of the Cressbrook Mill/Water-cum-Jolly footbridge.
26 January 2024
National Park to receive £441k funding boost for moorland conservation work
The Peak District National Park is to receive a Government grant of £441,070 to help conserve habitats and wildlife on the Warslow Moors Estate.
25 January 2024
Peak District Mosaic secures National Lottery funding to champion national parks
Peak District Mosaic has secured £557,955 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver its Championing National Parks for Everyone project - helping more people to explore, enjoy and understand the countryside and nature.
16 January 2024
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