Peak Advertiser

Peak Advertiser your Local paper for Local people promoting Local business
for 42 years, 24,500 copies distributed The Peak Advertiser is still produced fortnightly.

The Peak Advertiser was initially produced, and continues to be, a local paper, for local people, promoting local business. The original principles of this community paper were to meet local advertising needs, to inform and entertain local readership whilst continuing to be neither political nor controversial. These principles have been strictly adhered to and have, in turn, resulted in enormous p

opularity and ongoing business success. The first issue of The Peak Advertiser was produced in July 1982, as a typical cottage industry. The first paper consisted of eight pages and 9,000 copies were distributed once a month within the Peak District. Within the first year the free distribution area was widened to include Matlock, Wirksworth and areas just outside the Peak Park. In 1986 the paper went fortnightly and early in 1987 commenced its own in-house typesetting. The Peak Advertiser took its first office in Bakewell in 1992 and moved to larger premises in Diamond Court, Bakewell, in 2001. In April 2007 the Peak Advertiser, having outgrown the offices again, moved to more spacious Accommodation in Orme Court, Bakewell, from where it currently operates. Over 30,000 copies are distributed throughout the Peak District and surrounding areas, through 105 local distributors delivering door to door, and 154 drop-off points for outlying farms, hamlets and for visitors to the area. A vital factor of the popularity of the newspaper is, of course, the content. Editorial contribution comes from our regular writers, featuring historical articles, snippets of fun, spooky stories and tales of the famous, alongside all types of walks. The paper covers community services through “Talk of the Dales” and prints endless information and interesting articles contributed by the readers themselves, along with their treasured photographs and fond memories. Another popular part is the Coming Events section, offered free to all charitable organisations so that they may publicise their local events. This section can cover six pages for two weeks’ events – quite incredible for a rural area! The free classified household items for sale are very popular reading and The Peak Advertiser runs free adverts for the local Job Centres to help job seekers in the area. Many Peak Advertiser articles have been adapted for inclusion on the Peakland Heritage website www.peaklandheritage.org.uk This website is a joint venture by Derbyshire County Council, Peak District National Park and the British Library. One of its aims is to provide information required by the National Curriculum. Every issue of The Peak Advertiser is on microfilm in the Local Studies Library in County Hall, Matlock, and is used constantly for public reference.

Found in the Archives - Youlgrave FC Winners - Moxon Cup 1920. Unfortunately no names on the back.
25/11/2025

Found in the Archives - Youlgrave FC Winners - Moxon Cup 1920. Unfortunately no names on the back.

Matlock distributor required in the Smedley Street, Jackson Road and Wellington Street area for an immediate start. Cont...
25/11/2025

Matlock distributor required in the Smedley Street, Jackson Road and Wellington Street area for an immediate start. Contact Peak Advertiser on 01629 812159 or email [email protected]

December is nearly upon us and Bakewell is looking very Festive. Have you thought about promoting any Christmas offers y...
21/11/2025

December is nearly upon us and Bakewell is looking very Festive. Have you thought about promoting any Christmas offers you may have throughout December? Why not contact the Peak Advertiser at [email protected] or call 01629 812159 and see how we can help.*

*Adverts have to be consecutive. Minimum size 2 column x 10cm.

Thank you so much for your glowing Google review. The team in and out of the office really appreciated it. 😊
20/11/2025

Thank you so much for your glowing Google review. The team in and out of the office really appreciated it. 😊

Found in our Archives - Edensor
17/11/2025

Found in our Archives - Edensor

Found in the Archives - Tissington
17/11/2025

Found in the Archives - Tissington

14/11/2025
14/11/2025

Lumos Brings You An Enchanting Candlelight Experience ✨

14/11/2025

Just announced: We're pleased to share that we are accepting walk-ins for tomorrow's and Thursday's Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market, for both the morning and afternoon sessions. Be one of the first to see Haddon's magnificent decorations and our fantastic line-up for artisans, who are all eagerly awaiting your arrival! 🙌🎅🏻🎄🎁

Found in the Archives - Cocking Tor, Near Ashover, Amber Valley. Possibly taken in the 50s. Photo credit Frank Rodgers
14/11/2025

Found in the Archives - Cocking Tor, Near Ashover, Amber Valley. Possibly taken in the 50s. Photo credit Frank Rodgers

Found in the Archives - The Old Eyre Arms Hassop
14/11/2025

Found in the Archives - The Old Eyre Arms Hassop

Found in the Archives - The Lazy Landlord, Foolow 1994 (Bulls Head Foolow)
14/11/2025

Found in the Archives - The Lazy Landlord, Foolow 1994 (Bulls Head Foolow)

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Bakewell

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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