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All aboard for the Hope Valley Explorer
A new seasonal bus tour service in the Hope Valley will be launched by the Peak District National Park this month.
The Hope Valley Explorer will operate from 21 July to 31 August in this popular area of the Peak District, including links to Chesterfield and the outskirts of Sheffield.
15 July 2019
‘Pledge, Protect, Connect’ event for the Year of Green Action
Would you like to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle…but not sure where to start?
For inspiration, look no further than the Pledge Protect Connect event at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow on Saturday 13th July.
26 June 2019
Recognition for volunteer ranger’s 50 year service
A volunteer ranger has received recognition for 50 years of service to the Peak District National Park.
21 June 2019
National campaign will repair two iconic routes in the Peak District National Park
Two of the most popular routes in the Peak District National Park are set to benefit from the results of a year-long national fundraising appeal.
30 May 2019
Millers Dale station goods shed set for £320,000 restoration
The Peak District National Park Authority have secured a grant of just over £320,000 to fund restoration of the derelict goods shed at Millers Dale station, on the Monsal Trail.
24 May 2019
Peak District community groups urged to make a pledge for the planet
Could you plant a bee and insect-friendly garden? Harness power from nature? Reduce your use of plastics?
There are so many ways to live a greener lifestyle – and people living in and around the Peak District National Park can learn more in a special event on Saturday 13th July (10am to 4pm).
7 May 2019
Thinking how to be kinder to Kinder
“Think how to be… Kinder.” That was the message of former Pulp frontman and BBC Radio 2 presenter Jarvis Cocker at the Spirit of Kinder Day at Castleton on Saturday (April 27).
3 May 2019
Peak District Photography Gallery welcomes Chris Nowell exhibition
An exhibition by visually impaired landscape photographer Chris Nowell is inspiring people to see the Peak District National Park and photography in a new light – as a means of rehabilitation after life’s setbacks.
26 April 2019
Anti-litter heroes invited to ‘Pick and Play’ in the Peak District National Park
Members of the public are invited to help clean up the Peak District National Park in an annual litter picking event.
26 April 2019
Applications invited for new members of the Peak District National Park Authority
Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is inviting applications from individuals to join the Peak District National Park Authority, as Secretary of State members
18 April 2019
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