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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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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Treak Cliff Cavern
Visit an underground wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home of the unique mineral Blue John stone
Open today: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Great British Car Journey
Boasting a collection of 150+ modern British classics, Great British Car Journey tells the story of the rise and fall of the British motoring…
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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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…
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Parsley Hay Cycle Hire Centre
The ideal starting point to exploring some of the Peak District's most popular trails.
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Chatsworth Farm Shop and Café
Fresh, quality produce from the Chatsworth Estate, tenant farms, Derbyshire suppliers and small food producers.
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Hardwick Hall
Home to one of the most influential women in the Elizabethan realm, Hardwick Hall is the culmination of the personality and ambition of its builder…
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May Half Term at Hardwick
Come out to play in May! From maypole merriment to careful crafting, there’s something new to explore at Hardwick this half term!
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Artbourne Art Trail - Ashbourne
Artbourne is a brand-new art trail taking over Ashbourne for one special weekend. Over 100 artists will exhibit across 20+ venues, turning shops,…
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Meet The Wombles at The Heights of Abraham
Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria are back at the Heights!
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Half price Kids at The Heights of Abraham
Have you seen our latest offer? On selected dates during May Half Term, kids are half price!
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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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Derbyshire Days Out
12 local attractions have joined up to give you a great Derbyshire Day Out.
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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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Whaley Bridge Town Trail
Take the time to find out more about the history of the town and the surrounding area. See how Whaley Bridge’s industry developed.
Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton
This 4 mile walk in the hills around Castleton is perfect for adventurous kids and their adults
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.
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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: 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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