Camping in the Peak District is an ideal place to start if you’ve never camped before. The region’s varied terrain offers something for every camper, and there are some excellent campsites dotted around the area. But what do you need to consider when planning your trip? We’ve put together this guide to help make sure your experience is as enjoyable as possible. A Guide to Camping in the Peak District The Peak District is an ideal place to start if you’ve never camped before. The region’s varied terrain offers something for every camper, and some excellent campsites are dotted around the area. But what do you need to consider when planning your trip? We’ve put together this guide to help make sure your experience is...
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Peak District Voices
The Peak District National Park is a truly inspiring place, and the tales told by the area’s people are every bit as varied, intriguing and wonderful as the landscape. Our Peak District Voices page is a platform for fascinating stories from every corner of the Peak District, told by the people who know the place best. Here you’ll find the accounts of artists, writers, designers, sheep farmers, runners, social historians and fishermen, to name but a few. Their experiences are all different, but tied together by a passion for this beautiful place that inspires them every day.
Heatwave reveals historic ‘lost’ garden at Chatsworth
Heatwave reveals historic ‘lost’ garden at Chatsworth. Record high temperatures in the UK have revealed the remnants of an ornate 17th century garden design at Chatsworth in Derbyshire normally hidden from view. Once part of the Great Parterre, a level space in the garden occupied by an ornamental arrangement of flower beds and paths, clearly defined patterns can currently be seen by the naked eye under the South Lawn's scorched grass. Heatwave reveals historic ‘lost’ garden at Chatsworth Once part of the Great Parterre, a level space in the garden occupied by an ornamental arrangement of flower beds and paths, clearly defined patterns can currently be seen by the naked eye under the South Lawn's scorched grass. Dating back to 1699 the Great Parterre measured...
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Peak District Road Trip
Let's Go Peak District is well known for its popular walking routes all over the beautiful Peak District National Park, but now we're delighted to have teamed up with Retro Mini Hire to bring you a classic Peak District Road Trip route as well, allowing you to discover the highlights of the area on a self-drive tour. With Retro Mini Hire you can hire a classic, iconic Mini Cooper and set off on a trip packed with character, charm and nostalgia, driving her around all the must-see spots. Hit the road! On this carefully-curated Peak District road trip, you can start and end at any point to suit you on the circular route. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and pretty villages and towns as you travel,...
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Aqueduct Cottage: An Extraordinary Rescue
This is a tale of an extraordinary rescue. It's the story of how a pretty lock-keeper's cottage on the Cromford Canal fell into ruin, how a group of villagers raised enough money to outbid the developers who wanted to buy it, and how a small team of volunteers turned out every week for more than 3 years, working in all weathers, to bring this historic building out of the woods and back into the sunshine where it belongs. It's also the story of how anyone can save something they value if they have the determination ... and if they make a promise that they want to keep. Out of the Dark Woods The quiet towpath of the Cromford Canal is a peaceful place. Beside it...
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The Peak District photographers
The Peak District - A Photographer's Paradise My name is Matt Armett and I am a 16 year old photographer from the Peak District. I have lived in the Peak District my whole life. For the last 6 years, since I received my first camera as a Christmas present from my parents, I have been passionate about capturing what the National Park has to offer. Forever chasing the next shot, I love spending whatever time I can in the peaks and am keen to explore as much of it as possible, sharing my experiences along the way in order to inspire others. ‘The Peak District - A Photographer’s Paradise’ One of my favourite places to photograph, not actually in the National Park, but circled by...
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Let’s Hear Your Peak District Voice!
If you would like to contribute a ‘Peak District Voice’ please get in touch with us via one of our social media channels in the first instance. We think sharing is caring, so every Peak District Voice is shared to our large and engaged Facebook audience [Let’s Go Peak District Facebook] which means that a post sharing a link to your content goes on to be liked and shared widely by our followers. What do we want in return? Just a link back to Let’s Go Peak District from your blog or website. That’s it!