National Trust criticised for plans to build Peak District’s biggest car park

Heritage body wants to build 1,065-space car park at Lyme Park despite net zero by 2030 pledge

The National Trust has been criticised for its car-dependent business model" after revealing plans to build the Peak District's biggest car park while pledging to be net carbon zero by 2030.

The heritage body wants to build a 1,065-space car park at Lyme Park, a stately home set in 560 hectares (1,400 acres) on the fringes of the national park, just outside Greater Manchester.