Interested in learning more about the heritage of the Peak District? Join one of our sessions as part of the People of the Peak Project.
People of the Peak: Past, Present Future is a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered in partnership by the Peak District National Park Authority and the Peak District National Park Foundation. Its aim is to improve the monitoring and conservation of our historic sites and monuments, while expanding and diversifying our volunteer workforce. The project is currently in its development phase, running until November 2026. This is a time for testing ideas and learning what works, so a strong and successful delivery phase can begin in 2027.
We (Peak District Mosaic) are partnering with the Peak District National Park Authority and the Peak District National Park Foundation to ensure that the views and experiences of ethnically and culturally diverse communities are represented in this project.
What is Cultural Heritage?
From prehistoric burial mounds to Roman settlements, medieval castles to industrial quarries, traditional field barns to grand country houses, the Peak District is rich in archaeology and historic buildings. These, together with its intangible traditions and stories, make up the cultural heritage of the National Park.
The picture to the right shows a Carls Wark, a prehistoric enclosure, and below is 19th Century cast iron milepost
Come and take part!
People of the Peak Volunteer Induction and Taster Day – Trial Event
Saturday 11th April 2026, 10:30am to 3:00pm
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-of-the-peak-volunteer-induction-and-taster-day-trial-event-tickets
Interested in cultural heritage volunteering with Peak District National Park? Join us for a trial induction day to learn more about the People of the Peak Project.
The session will introduce the range of volunteering opportunities we are making available and give you the chance to try some of the practical skills used to help monitor and care for the Peak District’s historic sites and monuments.
The day will run from 10:30am to around 3:00pm, with lunch provided. Travel expenses can be claimed back. As this is a trial event, we would really welcome your feedback to help improve future sessions.
People of the Peak Scheduled Monument Condition Monitoring Training – Trial Event
Saturday 9th May 2026, 10am to 4pm
We’re also working with the National Park to pilot a new training day, focused on Scheduled Monument Condition Monitoring – a first step in actively caring for the National Park’s cultural heritage.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-of-the-peak-scheduled-monument-condition-monitoring-training-trial-tickets
This training will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess the condition of some of our most important historic monuments. You’ll learn how to recognise potential risks – from animal activity and vegetation growth to erosion and visitor impact – and understand how this information helps protect sites for the future. After completing the training, you’ll be able to carry out monitoring visits, supported initially by shadowing experienced volunteers, with opportunities to develop your skills further through masterclasses.
The day runs from 10am to 4pm. The morning session will be classroom-based, introducing key concepts and methods, followed by an afternoon outdoors putting your learning into practice on nearby sites.
As this is a trial event, we would greatly value your feedback to help refine the training for future participants. Please bring a packed lunch; tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, and travel expenses can be claimed back.
Cultural Heritage Volunteering Focus Group.
Saturday 23rd May, 11am to 1pm
We will be inviting people who have taken part in one of the Induction/Taster Days or the Scheduled Monument Condition Monitoring Training to take part in a small focus group.
This group will join the project team for a small, structured focus group to share your experiences and reflections on the sessions you attended. You’ll receive a few broad questions in advance to help you prepare, and the discussion itself will last around an hour, followed by lunch.
To thank you for your time, you’ll receive a £15 Love2shop voucher. Travel expenses can be claimed back.
If you think you would be interested in being part of the focus group, please contact tansy@peakdistrictmosaic.org
How To Participate:
We’re really excited to be working with the National Park to deliver these sessions.
If your interested in taking part, you can register for a free place using the Eventbrite links above and on our events page.
If you would like to know more about the People of the Peak project, you can see more information here: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/projects-and-partnerships/people-of-the-peak
If you have any questions about taking part, please contact tansy@peakdistrictmosaic.org