- The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Peak District this weekend is £138 or, for a 4-star hotel, £281. Looking for something even fancier?
- The Peak District National Park was the first national park to be set up in Britain in 1951 and encompasses 542 square miles of protected land.
- Split into two areas – Dark Peak and White Peak – the Peak District National Park is a beautiful mixture of rolling hills, valleys, and plateaus.
- Every UK-based adventurer worth their salt will have taken (or are currently in the process of planning) a trip to the Peak District, and it’s easy to see why.
- Discover the wonders of the Peak District with our peak district map, showcasing breathtaking views, mountains, popular attractions, and beloved towns.
- Bagshaw Hall: In the heart of beautiful Bakewell, the Peak District’s biggest town is an ideal base for hiking or visiting Chatsworth House.
- A mix of short, medium and long walks in both the White Peak and Dark Peak Area of the Peak District National Park.
- A wild Peak District walk to a great pub: The Three Horseshoes, Staffordshire. Craggy, harsh and wild, this stroll could be straight out of the Lord of the Rings films.
- There are outcrops of igneous rocks including lavas, tuffs and volcanic vent agglomerates. The Peak District is like a broad dome (see image below).
- The Peak District is an unforgettable walking destination. As one of the most picturesque areas of the UK, it became Britain’s first designated national park in 1951.