16 photos of the Peak District National Park as it celebrates its 70th anniversary
The Peak District National Park celebrated a milestone anniversary in 2021.
By Louise Cooper
Published 17th Apr 2021, 11:22 BST
Updated 23rd Dec 2021, 12:04 BST
Established on April 17, 1951, the Peak District became the UK’s first national park and is now celebrating 70 years.
So to celebrate, we’ve gathered some photos showing just how beautiful and special the Peak District National Park really is – though you don’t need us to tell you that!
A Lancaster bomber flies over Ladybower reservoir to mark the 70th anniversary of the World War II Dambusters mission on May 16, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong
The sun rises over the Peak District and the Hope Valley on November 30, 2016 in Chapel en le Frith. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong