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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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…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Chatsworth Farm Shop and Café
Fresh, quality produce from the Chatsworth Estate, tenant farms, Derbyshire suppliers and small food producers.
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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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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The Lee Wood Hotel
Set in the leafy outskirts of Buxton, the Lee Wood Hotel is a beautifully preserved historic property that blends heritage, comfort, and genuine…
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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a 9 mile heritage railway running both steam and diesel hauled trains.
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Sheffield Cable Waterski and Aqua Park
The largest cable and aqua park in the North of England.
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Peak Rail
Discover the Magic of Steam and Diesel- Experience a great day out for all the family!
Family Friendly Events
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Derbyshire Makes Festival
Derbyshire Makes Festival returns in 2026 - bigger, bolder, and bursting with even more opportunities to get creative.
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The Ay Up Me Duck Trail
The Ay Up Me Duck Trail will run for 10 weeks, inviting residents and visitors to explore Amber Valley in a fun, creative and self-led way.
Family Friendly Offers
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Affordable break for family or friends in the…
Enjoy and Explore the Peak District with a cosy stay for all the family in Farditch Farmhouse (sleeps 8)
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Affordable break for family or friends in the…
Enjoy and Explore the Peak District with a cosy stay for all the family in Caxterway Cottage (sleeps 10)
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Summer Half Term – Kids Go FREE at Great British…
At Half Term we let the Kids in for FREE!
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Pay once and visit The National Tramway Museum…
Explore tramway history and ride vintage trams where history comes to life.
Family Friendly Trails
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Bakewell Children's Walk
This short walk takes you around the beautiful old town of Bakewell, with plenty of opportunities for adventurous kids to explore.
Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
Walk through the Derwent Valley Mills World…
A delightful 6 mile or 8 mile walk through some of the key places within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
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.
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.
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
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