The Peak District is the country's first National Park - created way back in 1951. Today marks the 63rd anniversary of that day, with Google even marking the occasion with a specially designed ...

The Peak District was first farmed for sheep, cattle and crops 6,000 years ago. 43. Peveril Castle in Castleton is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses.

Peak District’s high point is on Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau some 2,088 feet (636 meters) above sea level. • Private Owners Over 90 percent of Peak District is privately owned land.

70 facts for 70 years of the Peak District. There are 15 national parks across the UK, but the Peak District was the first, and 13 million visitors now enjoy the park each year.

The two vacancies are on the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA), which oversees the 555 square mile (1,437 km 2) park and its idyllic countryside.. PDNPA members work with lawmakers and ...

Peak District. News. Bonsall: Fascinating village on edge of Peak District that's dubbed a UFO hotspot. Hollywood and NASA know about the quiet community. derbytelegraph. Bookmark. Share; ...

The Peak District contains over 50 reservoirs and several villages had to be submerged to make way for them, including Derwent and Ashopton. Ellen MacArthur, from landlocked ...

The Peak District is the country's first National Park - created way back in 1951. Today marks the 63rd anniversary of that day, with Google even marking the occasion with a specially designed doodle.