Learning about the Peak District

Education Services

Losehill Hall, the Peak District National Park Authority’s Centre for Environmental Learning has been offering environmental education activities for many years. Programmes range from hour long talks and activities to week-long residentials at any Peak District youth hostel. Programmes are available for Key Stage 1 up to graduate level. More about environmental education services.

Online information

At www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.info you can:

• explore the geology and wildlife that create this special place
• discover how people have changed the Peak District over time
• meet people who live in, work in and visit the National Park

If you are looking for information for your school project try the study area or search the archive.

Teacher and Student Resources

For school resources including teachers' packs to buy or download and free fact sheets visit our study area.

School and Youth Group Visits

If you are thinking of bringing your class to the National Park then we can help you with planning a visit.

Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto

The Peak District National Park Authority is delighted to support the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto.

We believe the Manifesto will help to ensure that all children and young people have a variety of high quality experiences outside the classroom environment, as an essential part of their learning and development.

To download a copy of the Manifesto, or find out more, visit www.teachernet.gov.uk/learningoutsidetheclassroom

Youth Rangers

Find out about Youth Rangers at www.youthrangers.com. This site includes a forum to post up your ideas and insights into what it is like being a youth ranger. Try and beat the highest score in our great youth ranger quiz.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

If you are looking for advice on bringing your group to the Peak District or for an assessor for your expedition then go to the Peak Expedition Panel website.

Ranger walks and events