Peak estate’s 80-year National Trust milestone marked

A tea party was held earlier this month to mark the milestone, which acted as a reunion for some people who have been involved with ensuring the public have access to the site for decades.

The National Trust’s general manager for the Peak District, Jon Stewart, said the anniversary was being marked by a number of displays and talks taking place on the estate throughout the year.

As part of these celebrations, the trust is asking for people with memories, memorabilia or photographs to get in contact and join in remembering 80 years of public access to the Longshaw Estate.

Mr Stewart added: “Although this happened 80 years ago, it is really relevant to the trust’s current priority of working with local people to provide wonderful opportunities for experiencing the best the outdoors has to offer.”

Longshaw was originally part of the Duke of Rutland’s shooting estate, with Longshaw Lodge as the accommodation. The land was first opened to the public at Easter 1928 and is now visited by thousands of people every year.