Visit Peak District & Derbyshire - Industry

29/01/2025

Visitor Ready FREE Accreditation Scheme - join our webinar to find out more!
🗓️ Tuesday 04 February
⏰10.00 - 12.00
👉 Register now https://lnkd.in/e82aavBH

The AA and VisitEngland have introduced a free Visitor Ready Scheme which aims to bring compliance accreditation to the wider hospitality and leisure industry.

This is a free, entry-level accreditation scheme that will provide your business with a digital badge to verify that all mandatory legal requirements are being met. Displaying the badge on your website will show that you are a safe and trusted venue to visit.

Your Visitor Ready account can also be used as a secure online wallet for your compliance documents, and you can receive reminders for when documents need to be renewed.

Approved businesses will benefit from:
- a secure wallet for key documents,
- automatic reminders when documents need to be renewed, and
- a digital badge for their marketing channels.

Aimed at all visitor economy businesses, this short webinar will help you understand why Visitor Ready is essential for your business.

Join us on-line on Tuesday 04 February 10.00 - 12.00 to find out more and how to apply - it's free, so what you are you waiting for?

Click this link to register https://lnkd.in/e82aavBH

18/12/2024

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from the team at Visit Peak District & Derbyshire!

Thank you for all of your support in 2024. We look forward to working with you in 2025.

Here's to a happy and prosperous New Year!

Please note: The office will be closed from 5pm on Monday 23rd December until 9am on Thursday 2nd January.

28/11/2024

We're delighted to welcome Hopton Hall Gardens Estate on board as our latest patron 👏

The Hopton Hall Estate, which includes a series of tourism and hospitality venues in the Ashbourne area, has joined a dedicated network of businesses who share Visit Peak District & Derbyshire’s core aims to grow the visitor economy and promote the region as a leading tourism destination.

As a patron, Hopton Hall Estate will support our ongoing mission to increase visitor spend, extend the tourism season and boost overnight stays, whilst helping to grow the tourism sector in an inclusive, accessible and sustainable way.

Hopton Hall Estate has transformed a series of historic buildings and hospitality venues in Ashbourne through sensitive renovation projects designed to preserve local heritage and help the town grow as a community and tourism hub.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, says: “We’re delighted to welcome Hopton Hall Estate on board as our latest patrons, at a time when their portfolio of carefully renovated hospitality venues is continuing to grow. Our cosy pubs, unique accommodation and vibrant market towns are at the heart of our visitor offer, and the Hopton Hall Estate are passionate advocates for the hospitality industry and its ability to drive change and support regeneration in local communities.

“Our patrons are a core network of organisations who want to see the visitor economy grow and prosper for the benefit of everyone. We look forward to working with Hopton Hall Estate and drawing on their expertise to help strengthen the Peak District and Derbyshire’s offer even further.”

Read more: https://visitpeakdistrict.com/industry/news/visit-peak-district-derbyshire-welcomes-hopton-hall-estate-as-latest-patron

27/11/2024

Visit Peak District and Derbyshire Strategic Partners Host & Stay Expands UK Portfolio with Acquisition of Peak Staycations and Peak Cottage Management

Leading UK based short-term rental management company, Host & Stay, have announced another acquisition, with Peak Staycations and Peak Cottage Management joining their growing portfolio of over 1,500 exclusively managed properties. This marks the company’s fifth acquisition of 2024, further cementing its position as a key player in the UK’s holiday let market.

Strategic Expansion into the Peak District

Peak Cottage Management was established in 2021 with the purpose of delivering backend management services to local cottage owners. In 2022, the business expanded to include Peak Staycations, which provides booking generation and guest services.

The acquisition adds 46 high-quality properties in the Peak District to Host & Stay’s expanding portfolio. Known primarily for its coastal and rural properties, the integration of Peak Staycations aligns perfectly with Host & Stay’s strategy. In addition, the purchase includes Peak Cottage Management, a housekeeping service provider for cottage owners in the region. The integration of this service into Host & Stay’s existing in-house housekeeping services will enable the company to offer a comprehensive management solution in the Peak District, driving immediate organic growth in the popular holiday destination.

18/11/2024

Our members had a great time on our trip to Denby Pottery Village last week 🫖

Thank you to the team for hosting us for this month's Visit Peak District & Derbyshire members' familiarisation and networking visit.

Our networking trips are free for members of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire to attend and are a great opportunity to find out more about local attractions whilst networking with like-minded businesses.

For more information and details of upcoming trips, please visit https://visitpeakdistrict.com/industry/events/category/members-only-events

If you'd like to host a members' trip or find out more, please contact [email protected] or call 01246 212924.

If you would like to know more about joining us as a member contact Lisa Woolhouse on [email protected]

12/11/2024

There's still time to register to attend C W Sellors Jewellers' Christmas Wishes (please see the link below). It's a great opportunity to make a start on your Christmas shopping and experience the new venue at Carsington.

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

✨ There’s Still Time to Register for
Christmas Wishes 2024! ✨🎄

It’s the final week of our Christmas Wishes 2024
showcase, and there’s still time to join us! RSVP for
free now and be part of this unforgettable festive
experience in the heart of Derbyshire.

After an incredible opening weekend, where we
welcomed hundreds of guests to Water’s View at
Carsington, the magic continues—and we’d love for
you to be a part of it. With only two days left—Thursday
14th and Friday 15th November—spaces for our final
dates are filling up fast.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—register online
now to secure your spot. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Spaces for our final dates on Thursday 14th and Friday
15th November are filling up fast, so register online
now for this fantastic event. We look forward to
welcoming you!

⏳ Don’t miss out—RSVP now to secure your spot!
👉 RSVP online here: https://www.cwsellors.co.uk/pages/rsvp

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire - Industry

30/10/2024

Join us for one of our insightful webinars exploring the growing importance of EV charging infrastructure for destination venues in the Peak District. Discover the market trends driving EV adoption, learn the ins and outs of how chargers operate, and explore the different types available to cater to various needs.

We'll also showcase the VoltShare solution, an integrated system designed specifically for the hospitality sector. VoltShare offers a premium EV charger, user-friendly mobile app, and an innovative pay-as-you-go business model that allows venues to generate additional income from each charge.

Whether you're a pub, hotel, or holiday rental owner, this webinar will provide valuable information on how to future-proof your business and attract eco-conscious guests by offering convenient EV charging solutions.

To register please click on either of the dates below
💻 28 November 14:00 - 15:00
https://lnkd.in/ecwE67tr
💻 23 January 10:00 - 11:00
https://lnkd.in/esBA7euY

We have also added more sector specific workshops to the Industry website, take a look and book on - remember these workshops are fully funded, but the funding only runs until 31 March 2025!

21/10/2024

We're delighted to announce that the winners of the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards and the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards will be revealed at a glittering joint awards ceremony next spring ⭐

The landmark joint awards ceremony will be hosted by Claire Ward, Mayor the East Midlands, and will be held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on 20 March 2025 🎉🏆

The region’s two Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) – Visit Notts and Visit Peak District & Derbyshire – are joining forces to deliver the awards ceremony in partnership for the first time, to celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement across the tourism sector and give local businesses an opportunity to share their success stories, generate valuable publicity and reach new customers.

From B&Bs and visitor attractions to hotels, campsites and unique experiences, the diverse award categories reflect the breadth of the region’s tourism landscape.

The awards ceremony is supported by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to celebrate the success of local tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital £5.25BN of economic impact contribution to the economy.

The awards are held in partnership with VisitEngland and Gold winners will have the opportunity to progress onto the national Awards for Excellence 2025, which represent the highest accolades in English tourism

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: “One of my priorities is to boost tourism and celebrate our region’s heritage, vibrancy, culture and natural beauty through my Visit East Midlands campaign. This joint awards ceremony is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate excellence in all aspects of tourism across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and I’m delighted to host and support these awards.”

Read more: https://visitpeakdistrict.com/industry/news/east-midlands-tourism-awards-set-to-be-celebrated-at-joint-derbyshire-nottinghamshire-ceremony-next-spring

04/10/2024

Visitor Map 2025: Book your space

📢 Bookings are now open for our 2025 Peak District & Derbyshire Visitor Map — and spaces are selling fast! Providing everything a visitor needs in one comprehensive guide, our popular Visitor Map includes attractions, places to eat and drink, activities, experiences and accommodation.
With a print run of 200,000 copies, it's an unmissable marketing tool that can give your business national marketing exposure, with adverts starting from just £375+ VAT.

How to book:
• Download our 2025 Visitor Map rate card and choose your advert size
• Send the details to:
Lisa Woolhouse at [email protected]
• If you have any questions, please call our friendly team on 01246 212924.

👉 https://lnkd.in/e-NcvBiy

The deadline for the 2025 Visitor Map is 29th November 2024.

11/09/2024

Our members had a great time on our trip to Brackenfield Alpacas today! Thank you to the team for hosting us for this month's Visit Peak District & Derbyshire Member's familiarisation and networking visit. 🦙🦙

Our networking trips are free for members of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire to attend and are a great opportunity to find out more about local attractions whilst networking with like-minded businesses.

👉For more information and details of upcoming trips, please visit
https://visitpeakdistrict.com/industry/events/category/members-only-events

If you'd like to host a members' trip or find out more, please contact [email protected] or call 01246 212924.

If you would like to know more about joining us as a member contact Lisa Woolhouse on [email protected]

05/09/2024

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire Strategic Partner Host & Stay are delighted to announce that Growth Partner, a consumer-specialist investment firm backed by HomeServe Founder Richard Harpin, has completed a significant £10.5 million investment in Host & Stay.

Host & Stay are a rapidly growing holiday let and short-term rental management business, with a market disrupting model, to support its buy-and-build strategy, which has been set in motion with the two acquisitions completing in parallel with Growth Partner’s investment.

The partnership marks a major milestone for Host & Stay and is a testament to the incredible growth they’ve achieved since their founding in 2018. Their disruptive and vertically integrated model has underpinned growth from 9 properties to over 1,000 properties under management in the last five years, growth that outstrips all others in the market over that same period.

Host & Stay’s service includes a fully integrated model to homeowners, which unlocks greater rental yields for its property owners, alongside a higher touch level of service. This differentiation model has helped the business capitalise on the £2.5bn thriving staycation market in the UK, enabling its exceptional year on year growth.

With Growth Partner’s investment, Host & Stay will be able to continue its rapid growth to become the leading end-to-end holiday let and short-term rental management agency in the UK. They’re poised to grow their services and innovation even further whilst being able to accelerate their commitment to developing their teams and expertise.

With the support of Growth Partner, Host & Stay’s buy-and-build strategy has gained instant momentum with the acquisition of Norfolk Holiday Properties and Air Host For You, both completing in parallel with Growth Partner’s investment. Norfolk Holiday Properties, founded in 2018, provides management services to 130 properties spanning the entirety of Norfolk, from urban, to coastal, to rural, giving Host & Stay a significant foothold in the 7th largest market by listing in the UK. Airhost For You, founded in 2015, manages 105 properties in Brighton (Airbnb’s most searched location in the UK in 2023) making it the largest property management company in the region.

01/09/2024

We’re proud to be supporting local photographer Wesley Kristopher (best known as on Instagram) in the BBC Countryfile Calendar competition 👏

His amazing image, ‘Woolly Jumper’, captured at our very own Hoe Grange Holidays, has already been shortlisted as one of 12 finalists to feature in the calendar. But now voting is open for the public to choose their favourite image for the front cover! 📸

If you’d like to see this fantastic Derbyshire shot on the front cover of the 2025 BBC Countryfile Calendar, you can find out more and vote using the link below:

https://www.countryfile.com/countryfile-tv-show/countryfile-calendar/competition-2025?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabgi3WBi60M4Lg14eUa-j12kSr8ObagarD2mIMNj2_ixEo-XMlp7bv0b4Q_aem_AIauo7m1jXImGeIKyWnqVg

30/08/2024

We’re delighted to be supporting 10 talented High Peak businesses in exhibiting at Chatsworth Country Fair through High Peak Borough Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund project.

10 High Peak based producers, creators and makers will be showcasing and selling their wares to thousands of visitors this weekend, including:

🛍️ Sew Loved Upholstery
🛍️ Elizabeth Swift Felt and Textile Artist
🛍️ Burnt Cookies Homewares & Art
🛍️ Buckstone Country Wear
🛍️ We Are High Peak Skincare
🛍️ Lindas Art Glass
🛍️ All in the Buff
🛍️ Knots & Crosses
🛍️ Tiska Leathercraft
🛍️ Jo Harratt Fibre Artist

If you’re visiting Chatsworth Country Fair, head to stands H24-H33 to say hello and discover quality crafts made in the High Peak - from skincare and soap to felt art and glassware 👋

30/08/2024

A delicious spread of Derbyshire produce for press, media and partners at the Chatsworth Country Fair Media Centre at Chatsworth House 🙌

Thank you to Denby Pottery, White Peak Distillery, Bluebell Dairy, Amber Valley Wines, Hattersley Wines Ltd, The Forest Distillery, The Bakewell Bakery and Thornbridge Brewery🍦🍷🍺 (and thank you to The Ashford Arms in Bakewell for the fabulous glasses!)

If you’re visiting this weekend, come along and say hi to us on stand H1 👋

23/08/2024

⚠ DEADLINE EXTENDED ⚠

Due to the high number of e-mails received this week from busy businesses we have extended the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards application deadline by a week to 23.59 on Monday 02 September 2024

If you haven't started an application yet everything you need to know, including a useful video and hints and tips sheet, is available on the Industry website https://lnkd.in/eXHi6Mar

Don't miss the opportunity to be recognised as one of the destinations best attractions, B&Bs, campsites, experiences, hotels, pubs and self-catering properties.

You've got an EXTRA WEEK to submit your on-line application, so if you know that your business is the best and has what it takes to win, submit your entry by 11.59pm on Monday 02 September.

Entry is FREE for members of Visit Peak District and Derbyshire and Visit Derby and our gold winners are forwarded to the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, your only chance to prove that you're not just the best in the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby but also England!!

To submit your entry https://lnkd.in/eX_Mmp7H

The Tourism Awards are proudly sponsored by C W Sellors Jewellers and VoltShare

You've got an EXTRA WEEK to submit your on-line application, so if you know that your business is the best and has what it takes to win, submit your entry by 11.59pm on Monday 02 September.

Entry is FREE for members of Visit Peak District and Derbyshire and Visit Derby and our gold winners are forwarded to the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, your only chance to prove that you're not just the best in the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby but also England!!

To submit your entry https://visitengland-chapters.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/PDD/home

The Tourism Awards are proudly sponsored by C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches and VoltShare

19/08/2024

⚠ 1 WEEK TO APPLY FOR THE PEAK DISTRICT, DERBYSHIRE & DERBY TOURISM AWARDS ⚠

Don't miss the opportunity to be recognised as one of the destinations best attractions, B&Bs, campsites, experiences, hotels, pubs and self catering properties.

You've got ONE WEEK to submit your on-line application, so if you know that your business is the best and has what it takes to win, submit your entry by 11.59pm on Monday 26 August.

Entry is FREE for members of Visit Peak District and Derbyshire and Visit Derby and our gold winners are forwarded to the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence - your only chance to prove that you're not just the best in the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby but also England!!

To enter, and all the information that you need and link to the on-line application is on https://lnkd.in/eXHi6Mar

15/08/2024

Are you a Derbyshire creator or maker? Thornbridge Estate's applications for their Christmas Markets are now OPEN!! 🎄

They already have so many great stall holders lined up but still have availability for more great local businesses to join them.

Due to the success of their previous markets, this year they will be doing a MONTH OF MARKETS! The dates are as follows:

15th - 17th November

22nd - 24th November

29th November - 1st December

6th - 8th December

If you would like to apply for a stall please go to https://www.thornbridgehall.co.uk/christmas-stallholder-applications

Please share with friends and family who might like to showcase their products and be part of this wonderful event at Thornbridge Hall.

Discount for those who book all 4 weekends.

They are also looking for Christmas entertainment to perform at their Christmas market weekends; buskers, performers, carol singers etc, please get in touch with [email protected]

07/08/2024

Press coverage 🗞️ An excellent piece on Matlock Bath in The Sun on Sunday following a press visit we organised with our partners The Heights of Abraham and Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath.

Great to see Derbyshire promoted on the national stage as a must-visit holiday destination for 'a seaside break without the sea'!

➡️ Read the full article: https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/29664538/victorian-seaside-town-holiday-matlock-bath-staycation/

We work hard to secure valuable national and international press coverage that raises the profile of the area, promotes our fantastic local businesses and showcases our world-class tourism offer to visitors from across the UK and beyond.

If you'd like to get involved in our press activity, please contact [email protected].