Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website. It was last updated on 2 August 2011. The current version can be found at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk. This old version of the website will remain available until all content and functionality has been transferred across to the new website, after which it will be switched off.
Learning About
The Learning and Discovery Team will continue to provide high quality education services after the closure of Losehill. Contact Sarah Wilks on 01433 620373.
- Education Services
Student and teacher resources and our environmental education centres - Guided Walks and Events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round - Education factsheets
Curriculum-linked factsheets and resources for students and teachers
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Residential Conservation Projects 2011
The National Park Authority is organising four Gold Residential Conservation Project weeks in the beautiful peak District National Park:
- 16 to 21 April at Brunt’s Barn, Grindleford, Derbyshire
- 23 to 28 July at Brunt’s Barn, Grindleford, Derbyshire
- 30 July to 4 August at Brunt’s Barn, Grindleford, Derbyshire
- 27 August to 1 September at Marsh Farm, Nr. Leek, Staffordshire
The residential is available for over 18’s only and costs a total of £140.00, which covers food (except lunch on the day of arrival), accommodation, use of equipment and tools, and transport to and from site. All you need to bring is waterproofs, wellingtons, sensible boots, weather appropriate clothing, sleeping bag, pillow, towels, tea towel and wash-bag.
How to apply
Application forms can be downloaded and printed below, by calling 01629 816 211, e-mailing: nikki.waite@peakdistrict.gov.uk, or by writing to:
Nikki Waite
Field Services
Peak District National Park Authority
Baslow Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AE
Duke of Edinburgh Residential Application Form (58KB) 
. This is an editable PDF so can either be completed electronically or printed and completed as normal.
Completed applications
Please send your completed application form to Nikki Waite at the above address (or email for electronic applications)
Payment
Payment can be made over the phone on 01629 816 211 using a credit or debit card, or by cheque made payable to the Peak District National Park Authority and sent to Nikki Waite at the above address.
Confirmation
Once application forms have been received you will receive a letter confirming the project and given a meeting place and time of arrival.
Cancellations
In case of cancellation by the participant, we will refund £135.00 of the cost retaining £5.00 for administration costs.
Available places
Numbers are limited to eleven places, with no more than two people from any one group or organisation. Places will be allocated to the first eleven application forms returned with payment, with the remainder of applications being placed on the reserve list.
We look forward to receiving your application.
