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Landscapes Unlocked - historic image archive offers tantalising glimpse into the Peak District's past
Thanks to funding of £45,000 achieved through an Archives Revealed grant, a collection - made up of over 40,000 Peak District images - is to be catalogued, along with the creation of an online resource.
24 March 2025
Appeal for care of the Peak District as spring officially begins
As the UK begins its ‘meteorological spring’ on 1 March, organisations involved in caring for the Peak District are urging everyone to respect and take personal responsibility when enjoying the country’s original national park to help protect the area’s natural beauty.
28 February 2025
National Park Authority approves restructure under unprecedented financial pressures
The Peak District National Park Authority has today (25 February 2025) approved restructuring proposals that have been driven by a need to reduce costs.
25 February 2025
Have your say to improve walking and cycling routes in the Peak District National Park
People who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on walking, cycling, riding, and wheeling (wheelchairs/trampers) routes in an online consultation.
7 February 2025
Have your say as Peak District National Park boss hosts new roadshows
Peak District residents and businesses can share their views with National Park chief executive Phil Mulligan in a new series of informal roadshows.
4 February 2025
National Park Authority announces significant restructure under unprecedented financial pressures
The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed it is beginning consultation with a number of staff over restructure proposals that are being driven by a need to cut costs.
10 January 2025
Public warned of midweek safety closures for popular Monsal Trail
The Peak District National Park Authority has once again urged users of the popular Monsal Trail to be aware of weekday closures on the route throughout January and February 2025.
8 January 2025
Say it with cake! Peak District National Park Authority celebrates historic anniversary
Peak district leaders and trainees joined together to mark the 75th anniversary of legislation which led to the creation of the UK's national parks.
17 December 2024
People power leads to reinstatement of ‘lifeline’ Peak District bridge
A Peak District footbridge river crossing, hailed as a lifeline to locals, walkers and climbers has been rebuilt thanks to a £190,000 fundraising effort.
9 December 2024
Imagine how the Peak District will look in the future – take part in family friendly art events at Castleton Visitor Centre this November
An exhibition of seldom-seen nostalgic photographs of Peak District scenes is set to inspire people to think about how places might look in the future and create new pictures to show it.
22 October 2024
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