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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 Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop is located in the heart of the market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park.


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Winding Wheel Theatre

Hosting a diverse programme of events including West End musicals, stand-up comedy, music concerts and lectures.


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The Little Mill Inn

The Little Mill Inn is a traditional country pub in Rowarth with deluxe accommodation and motorhome & campervan pitches – we have walks or cycle…


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Hassop Station Accommodation on the Monsal Trail

Whether you're seeking a romantic escape, a gathering with friends, or a playful family weekend, our farmhouse and apartments accommodate everyone.


Family Friendly Events

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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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Great British Car Meets Presents: August evening…

Join us for the August evening meet, always a popular choice


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Pirate Day at The National Tramway Museum

Shiver me timber me hearties and join us for a day of fun piracy on the not so high seas.


Family Friendly Offers

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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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SAVE 15% off at Go Ape Buxton

15% off Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton


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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!


Family Friendly Trails

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Tissington Trail

A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction


Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton

This 4 mile walk in the hills around Castleton is perfect for adventurous kids and their adults


Monsal Trail

An iconic traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.


A Stroll along Cromford Canal

A walk along the old canal tow path on the five mile stretch through the Derwent Valley between Ambergate and Cromford passing through the village of…


Family Friendly Itineraries

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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.


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.


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…


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