AVCE Travel & Tourism and Leisure & Recreation students

If you have chosen the Peak District National Park as your natural visitor attraction, to compare with a built attraction, then you may find this information useful.

Firstly, you need to be aware that National Parks differ from built visitor attractions in that they are not enclosed sites, charging for entry and trying to attract as many visitors as possible. Go to our FAQ section for more information on National Parks and their history.

The National Park Authority's purpose is to:

• conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Peak District
• to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Peak District's special qualities

and also foster the economic and social well-being of the local communities.

Therefore, marketing and attracting more visitors is not always ideal, especially if it conflicts with the first National Park Authority purpose of conserving the landscape. For an example of the type of conflict that can exist between attracting more visitors and conserving the landscape go to our fact sheet on Erosion.

The following links should help to answer your questions when comparing a built visitor attraction with the Peak District National Park:

Appeal and Popularity

Design and Technology

Operation and Management