Check out our latest downloadable family walking guides Can't find what you're looking for Towns around the peak district (national park shaded green) bakewell is the largest settlement and only town in the national park and the site of the national park authority offices Discover britain's original national park, home to an amazingly diverse range of landscapes The peak district was designated as a national park in 1951 to conserve and enhance the area’s natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. Britain’s oldest national park has never felt fresher
Established in 1951, the peak district is made up of two distinct terrains ‘dark peak’, with untamed moors and windswept hills Welcome to the peak district, the united kingdom’s oldest national park, spread across 555 square miles of breathtaking landscapes From leisurely walks and exploring quaint towns and villages to climbing, caving, and camping, there’s a wealth of activities to enjoy. A romantic collection of widescreen valleys, chocolate box villages and stately homes, the peak district was england’s first national park when it opened in 1951, and its 555 square miles remain an alluring draw. The peak district was the first national park to be designated in england and wales in 1951 and remains one of the most popular, receiving up to 14 million annual visitors thanks to its proximity to many nearby towns and cities.
Nestled in the heart of england, the peak district national park is a landscape of rugged beauty, rolling hills, and charming villages As the first national park established in the uk in 1951, the peak district holds a special place in the nation’s heritage.
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