The centres have been called a valuable asset, but the park authority says it needs to save money
By Simon Hare & Greig WatsonResidents and businesses have expressed concern over the uncertain future of the Peak District National Park's visitor centres.it was rethinking its operational structure in response to soaring inflation and funding pressures.People in the town of Bakewell have told the BBC the centres are a valuable asset.The Peak District, which reaches into Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester, welcomes about 13 million visitors each year.
"There is quite a bit of anger, mixed with disappointment and disbelief," she said. "Why? Why are they doing this? "And we always send them round to the visitor centre - they seem to know everything and the girls in there are brilliant.A meeting of the park authority was held behind closed doors on Friday, but a final decision is not expected until the summer.More than 13 million people visit Peak District beauty spots like Dovedale each year
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