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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Darwin Forest
Darwin Forest is an award winning 5 star lodge holiday park which is set in 47 acres of stunning woodland. The luxury lodges are perfect for spending…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Chatsworth Kitchen
Nestled in the village of Rowsley on the edge of the Peak District, Chatsworth Kitchen celebrates quality, seasonal dishes sourced from the estate…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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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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Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park
Gulliver’s Valley Resort opened in 2020 and is located next to Rother Valley Country Park in South Yorkshire. Discover rides and attractions designed…
Dovedale
Dovedale is known for the River Dove and it’s impressive limestone ravines, but the most iconic part of a trip to Dovedale has to be the picturesque…
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Old Hall Hotel
Enjoy an overnight stay in comfort in our 500 year old ex-hall turned Inn/Small Hotel in the Hope Valley. Our five bedrooms range from a single to…
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Scotsman's Pack Inn
The Scotsman's Pack is located in the beautiful gritstone village of Hathersage in the Peak District National Park.
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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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Bricks In The Roundhouse
A brand-new event for 2026 at Barrow Hill Roundhouse! Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lego© Trains with lots of special displays and plenty of…
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Peak District Highland Games at Matlock Farm Park
Come and see the country’s leading strongmen and mighty strongwomen compete in this hugely popular Peak District and Derbyshire annual event!
Family Friendly Offers
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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.
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Summer Holidays – Kids Go FREE – at Great British…
When the Summer Holidays hit, 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.
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.
Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
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.
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.
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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