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.
Featured Family Friendly Businesses
Featured
Business
Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels at Bike & Boot
A new Leisure Hotel brand for the 21st century - welcoming walkers, dog owners, cyclists and adventurers to the Peak District
Featured
Business
Heights of Abraham
Reopens on 26th July-Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much…
Featured
Business
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 - 11:00pm
Search
Business
Fountain Villas
Holiday house in Matlock Bath sleeping 16 in ideal location for large families and groups of friends to get together for holidays or special occasions
Business
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a 9 mile heritage railway running both steam and diesel hauled trains.
Business
Cow Close Farm by Wild & Other
Restful, eco-friendly holiday cottages in a picturesque Derbyshire village, set in 20 acres of beautiful countryside.
Business
Nine Ladies Stone Circle
A small early Bronze Age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.
Family Friendly Events
Search
Featured
Events
Cromford Mills Comic Con 2025
Greetings Earthlings, on Sunday 10th of August 2025 fans of pop culture will be converging for another Cromford Mills Comic Con: An intergalactic…
Featured
Events
Ashbourne's Big Fashion Day Out
Ashbourne Fashion’s Day Out is a celebration of community, creativity and style.
Events
Manifold Valley Agricultural Show
A family day out! We have a range of competitions for Livestock, Horses, Tractors and Home Produce. Plus arts, stalls exhibitions etc!
Events
The Ashbourne Gingerbread Trail
Find 30 gingerbread characters hidden in shop windows across Ashbourne! Crack the code and claim a free biscuit, handmade by Cornerstone Café. Free…
Family Friendly Offers
Search
Special Offer
Kids Eat Free 7 Days a Week at The Robin Hood…
Kids Eat Free at our welcoming family friendly pub!
Special Offer
The Cupola 'Lords Lunch' £25
An indulgent lunch, comprising of 'The Cupola Club' flame griddled chicken breast, dry cured bacon, melted mature cheddar and mozzarella cheese &…
Special Offer
Discover a Giant Mole at Ilam Park
The ‘Mole Hole’ includes a FREE to view sculpture, family adventure trail and children’s craft workshops throughout the summer.
Family Friendly Trails
Search
Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
Calke to Staunton Harold walking trail
Enjoy a leisurely walk from Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold, with views over the reservoir, arable fields and woodland.
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
Search
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…
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
Sign up to our newsletter
Receive the latest news, special offers, ideas and inspiration straight to your inbox by signing up to the Visit Peak District & Derbyshire e-newsletter.
