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The Peak District National Park– focus on Castleton

What does it have to offer?


Peveril castle with Mam Tor in the background.

Your Task : The English Tourist Board want to include Castleton in a National Parks feature on their web site . You have to produce a report for them outlining what Castleton has to offer as a tourist location for people of all ages. You need to complete the report using either a word processor or desk top publishing package. The presentation is key to attracting the interest of the publishers and should include photographs and maps from the web sites. Your enquiry needs to be split into key questions.
  • Where is the Peak District National Park?
  • What is there to do in Castleton?
  • What does Castleton look like?
  • How do I get there?
  • Where can I stay?
  • Are there any local issues?

 

1. Where is the Peak District? It is important to locate the National Park.First of all, using the web site address below, paste a map into a word processing document. Go into information centre on the Peak District web site and find a map of the U.K. with the Peak District highlighted, zoom in and locate Castleton and paste the map. www.peakdistrict-tourism.gov.uk/peakdistrict  .

2. What is there to do in Castleton? Castleton is one of the main tourist centres of the Peak District. Select some information about the places of interest for tourists. Don’t forget to include details of opening times and prices. What else apart from sightseeing is there on offer? Are there any special events happening? Use the web sites below to explore. www.peakdistrict-tourism.gov.uk/peakdistrict  www.highpeak.co.uk

3. What does Castleton look like? Images of an area can persuade people to visit it. Locate some photographs of Castleton from the web sites to entice the tourists to visit and copy them into your report and add some captions. www.peakdistrict-tourism.gov.uk/peakdistrict  www.highpeak.co.uk

4. How do I get there? There are many different ways of travelling to Castleton. What are they? Find out the details of public transport routes and access for cars. Are there any problems associated with transport? Perhaps you could draw up a timetable or paste a route map. www.peakdistrict-tourism.gov.uk/peakdistrict  www.highpeak.co.uk

5.Where can I stay? Give a brief outline of the accommodation facilities available in and around Castleton. Don’t forget that different ages and budgets need to be catered for. www.peakdistrict-tourism.gov.uk/peakdistrict  www.highpeak.co.uk

6.Are there any local issues tourists need to be aware of? Are there any local issues which would interest visitors ? Find out about local news issues. This could enhance your report. But don’t forget you are trying to promote the town! www.peakdistrict-tourism.gov.uk/peakdistrict  www.highpeak.co.uk . www.anpa.gov.uk