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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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Blue John Cavern

The World Famous Blue John Cavern is the largest of 2 caverns in the world which home Blue John Stone.


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Markeaton Park

Markeaton Park is Derby’s most visited park and is one of the most popular attractions in the East Midlands


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Sunday Supplement Makers Market Leek

On the 1st Sunday of each month (except January), it's the Totally Locally Leek - Makers Market; a fantastic range of craft and food stalls with live…


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The Royal Oak Campsite

A family-friendly site in the heart of the Peak District and located next to the High Peak and Tissington Trail, offering easy access to scenic walks…


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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HOBBY DONKEY DERBY – BELPER 25

The Hobby Donkey Derby will be a chance to display home-made hobby donkeys, as we remember the traditional 19th century Belper Donkey Race


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Great British Car Shows Presents - Jaguar Day

As Jaguar embarks on a new era, we celebrate its past glories


Family Friendly Offers

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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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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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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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Manifold Way

A favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.


Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge Walk

This beautiful walk starts and ends in the peaceful Longshaw Estate, owned and managed by the National Trust.


Ladybower Reservoir Cycle Route

This scenic family-friendly cycling route takes you around part of Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District's Upper Derwent Valley.


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…


Family Friendly Itineraries

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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: Things to do in Chesterfield

There's so much to see and do near this iconic Derbyshire market town, famed for its crooked spire.


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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