Located in Edale, this flagship centre of the Moors for the Future Partnership provides a national focus for moorland research and an inspirational experience for visitors to the Peak District National Park. The Moorland Centre's design reflect its upland setting. It has a living roof of sedum turf which acts as an eco-friendly insulator, and the building is fuelled by an energy saving ground-source heat pump. Edale is at the start of the Pennine Way and our experienced team are here to help you make the most of your visit to this spectacular area.
The largest of the 3 Peak District visitor centres and fully equipped with lots of information and gifts to remember the trip. The centre offers parking for disabled guests only. Paid for parking can be found in Edale, a short walk from the car park to the centre. some free parking can be found on Mary's Lane. The centre has limited opening hours and is more frequent in the warmer months, check the website before you visit to avoid disappointment.
I recently stayed at the Fieldhead Campsite, which was fantastic! But I was also looking forward to the fact that the Edale visitor centre was right next door, as it was my first time visiting the peak district. However, the entire weekend I was there, it wasn't open once. I was pretty disappointed, and every time I checked to see if it was open there were no opening times on view and only a stand by the door to say it would be back open at a specific time, which it never was. The time didn't seem to change either, so I was unsure of when it was even last open.
The staff were very helpful, they got some good basic gear for hiking but, not all maps are free which is understandable. They only cost are PS2 and gives you the layout of the area in Edale.
Pay for carpark, huge space. There is a little cafe near the train station. Great place for a walk with amazing views.
Went inside the building the female assistant who was working was well upto date on places to visit and she didn't even live in the area Sell maps / Books / souvenirs / Ice cream Huge free Carpark Wheelchair Friendly Carpark Wheelchair Friendly Shop Staff Friendly Polite Excepts Cash / Card as method of payment
Helpful staff. Basic selection of maps and flapjacks - just what you need for a walk in the locality.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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The largest of the 3 Peak District visitor centres and fully equipped with lots of information and gifts to remember the trip. The centre offers parking for disabled guests only. Paid for parking can be found in Edale, a short walk from the car park to the centre. some free parking can be found on Mary's Lane. The centre has limited opening hours and is more frequent in the warmer months, check the website before you visit to avoid disappointment.
I recently stayed at the Fieldhead Campsite, which was fantastic! But I was also looking forward to the fact that the Edale visitor centre was right next door, as it was my first time visiting the peak district. However, the entire weekend I was there, it wasn't open once. I was pretty disappointed, and every time I checked to see if it was open there were no opening times on view and only a stand by the door to say it would be back open at a specific time, which it never was. The time didn't seem to change either, so I was unsure of when it was even last open.
The staff were very helpful, they got some good basic gear for hiking but, not all maps are free which is understandable. They only cost are PS2 and gives you the layout of the area in Edale.
Pay for carpark, huge space. There is a little cafe near the train station. Great place for a walk with amazing views.
Went inside the building the female assistant who was working was well upto date on places to visit and she didn't even live in the area Sell maps / Books / souvenirs / Ice cream Huge free Carpark Wheelchair Friendly Carpark Wheelchair Friendly Shop Staff Friendly Polite Excepts Cash / Card as method of payment
Helpful staff. Basic selection of maps and flapjacks - just what you need for a walk in the locality.
