Family Friendly
The best family-friendly things to do and places to stay.
There's a huge variety of family-friendly things to do in the Peak District and Derbyshire. With attractions of all sorts, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy, especially the younger members of the family!
From cable car rides to hands-on activities, family-friendly attractions to kids’ playgrounds and hire-wire treetop adventures, here are some of the best family days out in the Peak District and Derbyshire
Animal-lovers can find some great animal-based attractions and activities in the Peak District and Derbyshire, where you can take a walk on the wild side with lemurs, wallabies, penguins and more. For a taste of life down on the farm, check out our great farm parks in the Peak District and Derbyshire packed with extras to keep the kids happy.
Thrill-seekers will love our theme parks, whilst you’ll find plenty of family-friendly places to stay because we know you’ll need longer than a day.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is full of fun family friendly activities to entertain your little ones so use the list below to find your next adventure in the Peak District and Derbyshire - making memories that you can treasure forever.
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The Bareca at Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels
The Bareca (Bar-restaurant-café) is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner to both residents and non-residents serving a Mediterranean style menu,…
Open today: 11:00am - 10:30pm
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Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.
Open today: 11:00am - 10:30pm
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Ashford Mill
Ashford Mill is an award winning watermill on the River Wye at Ashford in the Water. A Grade 2 listed 3 bedroomed historic conversion. incredibly…
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Bakewell Camping and Caravanning Club Site
The Peak District National Park is waiting to be explored from our Club Site at Bakewell, which is perfect for those wanting to escape the crowds.…
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The National Stone Centre
Telling the story of stone; the National Stone Centre (NSC) is a 40 acre site on the edge of the Peak District featuring 330 million year old…
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Sandybrook Lodges
Sandybrook Lodges provide luxury self catering lodges (some with hot tubs) on our 5 star holiday park. With just 53 lodges Sandybrook is a small…
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Rivendale Lodge Retreat
From lodges to treehouses, you can enjoy your time here sitting in your private hot tub or tucking into some food at the restaurant.
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Ashbourne Festival
A celebration of some of local, national and international street theatre, musicians, comedians, artists and writers.
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Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festival at Peak Rail
Peak Rail Rowsley South Station and grounds, midway between Matlock and Bakewell becomes home once again to Road Transport for the day.
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Belper Goes Green-Community, Eco & Arts…
Belper Goes Green returns bringing three brilliant days of community spirit, live music, great food, creativity & eco-inspired ideas to Belper
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Great British Car Shows Presents - Mini Day
The most iconic British car has to be the Mini. We welcome all classic and modern Minis
Family Friendly Offers
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Father's Day Special - 2 for £30 Adult Admission…
Until 31st July 2026, get TWO museum admission tickets for £30 and enjoy a day out like no other!
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Father's Day Weekend - Adults Go Free! at…
Celebrate Father's Day at Gulliver’s Kingdom. Adult tickets are FREE* throughout Father’s Day Weekend!
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Father’s Day Dad’s Go FREE! at Matlock Farm Park
Join us for a special Father’s Day event! Not only are we treating Dad to FREE ENTRY*, we are also holding a sports day too!
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Park, Play and Make Summer Memories at Tatton…
Spend long summer days at Tatton Park and enjoy better value than ever with the return of their summer park and play pass
Family Friendly Trails
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The Phoenix Greenways
Whether you come for the day, a weekend or a longer stay, there is plenty for the family to do, visit and explore. A network of traffic free walking…
Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge Walk
This beautiful walk starts and ends in the peaceful Longshaw Estate, owned and managed by the National Trust.
Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
Heights of Abraham to Matlock Walk
Take this short walk from the Peak District Mining Museum at Matlock Bath to Matlock via the Heights of Abraham and Masson Hill.
Family Friendly Itineraries
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Car-free guide: Things to do in Chesterfield
There's so much to see and do near this iconic Derbyshire market town, famed for its crooked spire.
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
Day trip from Sheffield: Exploring the Hope…
Offering some of the best views and most picturesque villages in the country, Derbyshire's iconic Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the…
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Derwent Valley
Connecting charming towns and villages with an amazing industrial past, the Derwent Valley Line runs from Derby to Matlock.
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