Visiting
Make the most of your visit to the glorious Peak District.
- Visitor Centres
Locations and contact details of our four visitor centres - Pedal Peak District
Route maps, bike hire and how to get fit for free - Guided Walks and Events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round - Getting here
Make use of the best public transport links for any National Park
Car Parks
The National Park Authority owns 48 car parks and parking areas, 19 of which are pay and display.
- Maintain car parks
- Fund litter removal
- Improve toilet facilities
- Provide information for visitors
- Help conserve the special qualities of the National Park
- Install CCTV cameras in an effort with Derbyshire Police to reduce crime
Stop Car Crime!
Remember to secure your vehicle and remove ALL valuables if leaving your car parked and unattended. If you see anything suspicious please contact:
- Staffordshire Police - 0300 123 4455
- Derbyshire Police - 0345 123 3333
- Greater Manchester Police - 0161 872 5050
- South Yorkshire Police - 01142 202020
- West Yorkshire Police - 0845 6060606
- Cheshire Constabulary - 0845 4580000
Charges
| Cars and minibuses | up to 1 hour | £1.20 |
| up to 4 hours | £2.50 | |
| all day | £3.50 | |
| Coaches (where permitted) | 2 hour period | £4.00 |
| Horse boxes / lorries | up to 1 hour | £1.50 |
| all day | £6.00 | |
| Charges apply between 10am and 6pm | ||
| Blue badge holders (display badge) | free | |
| Cycles and motorcycles | free |
Permits
An annual permit entitles you to park at all the chargeable car parks owned and managed by the National Park Authority.
| Residents (for people living within the National Park boundary) | £15 |
| Visitors (for people living outside the National Park boundary) | £30 |
| Senior citizen visitors (for people age 60 years and above) | £20 |
| Single horse box/trailer | £30 |
| Large horse box/trailer (phone 01629 816345 for price) | POA |
| Coach | £60 |
Please ensure that if you apply for a residents' permit your address is within the National Park.
The National Park boundary is marked on most maps and road atlases.
View map of Peak District National Park
Application forms for permits can be obtained from:
Field Services
Peak District National Park Authority
Aldern House
Baslow Road
BAKEWELL
Derbyshire DE45 1AE
Telephone: 01629 816211
Minicom: 01629 816319
Email: parking.permits@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Application form for annual parking permit (60KB) 
- print and return with your payment
More information
Please remember:
To park considerately
To take litter home and recycle it where possible (100 tons of litter is removed from our sites every year)
Do not camp in car parks
