The Peak District & Derbyshire

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Visit Peak District and Derbyshire

Visit Peak District and Derbyshire is a public/private sector partnership, suppported by all the local authorities in the Peak District and Derbyshire. It is committed to the successful and sustainable development of tourism.

Tourism contributes an estimated £1.3 billion to the local economy in the Peak District and Derbyshire, and attracts over 35 million visitors per year. For more information on the value and economic impact of tourism in the Peak District and Derbyshire visit intelligence and insight

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Derbyshire

From the wild expanses of heather moorland to gently rolling dales dotted with picturesque stone villages, this beautiful area is brimming with inspring history and heritage. Here you will find something for everyone.

Highlights:

• Enjoy the ancient practice of Well Dressing, found in many of the market towns and villages between May and September.
• Take in the panoramic vista from Stanage Edge, a famous haunt of climbers and strike a pose like Keira Knightly in Pride and Prejudice.
• Feast on sumptuous Bakewell Pudding, a unique delicacy to the area, completely different from the Bakewell Tart.
• Visit famous film locations including Chatsworth and Kedleston Hall, recently used in the filming of 2008 movie, The Duchess.

Key visitor attractions:

• Chatsworth – one of England’s favourite treasures. Houses, gardens and farmyards offering fun for all the family.
• Haddon Hall – a totally unchanged tudor manor house, and much sought after film location, with impressive rose gardens.
• Heights of Abraham – the cable cars, caverns and hilltop park, with stunning views over the Derwent Valley.

For more information on the Peak District and Derbyshire go to www.visitpeakdistrict.com