What's the latest on the PEAK development near Chesterfield?

The centre is planned to be constructed as part of the eagerly-anticipated PEAK scheme on the 300-acre Birchall Estate near Unstone.

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Developer Milligan is working with landowner Birchall Properties and organisations including Chesterfield Borough Council and the Peak District National Park Authority on the proposed hub, which would be called the Gateway at PEAK.

Melanie Taylor, head of retail relations at Milligan, said the project would help visitors to ‘sustainably explore’ the area.

She added: “A gateway could provide information for visitors to book single or multi-day itineraries, explore the area using more sustainable, less polluting modes of transport and buy or hire outdoor activity equipment to try out new activities.”

Huw Bowen, chief executive at Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “It will provide sustainable transport links to attractions and activities within Chesterfield and the Peak District National Park.

“We are also keen to ensure that local people benefit from the Gateway at PEAK through skills development and access to jobs.”

Sarah Fowler, chief executive of the Peak District National Park Authority, added: “Supporting sustainable gateways and opportunities for visitors to experience what we have to offer in a responsible way is vital to our future.”

Construction on the hub could start next year.

PEAK, formerly known as Peak Resort, has planning permission for up to 2,000 hotel rooms and 250 lodges as well as a range of leisure, education and entertainment facilities.

Last year, council chiefs approved a planning application to build an indoor adventure centre called Adrenaline World at the site of Peak.

Adrenaline World - which is the brainchild of leisure entrepreneur and former professional English tennis player, David Lloyd - promises to offer a variety of activities including a ninja course, zip lines, climbing walls, rope courses, adventure golf, caving, trampolining and e-karts.

It is planned to open next spring.

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