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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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Foresters Bar & Restaurant

The Foresters bar & restaurant offers a wide selection of food and drink and is open 7 days a week.


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Silk Museum Macclesfield

In the Silk Museum and Paradise Mill, see Macclesfield’s silk story brought to life through textiles, costumes, photographs and more.


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The Children's Country House at Sudbury

The Children’s Country House is a place for the young, and the young at heart to have fun with history.


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Cafe Adventure

Ride. Hike. Coffee. Cake! We are here to fuel your adventures


Family Friendly Events

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Ashbourne's Big Fashion Day Out

Ashbourne Fashion’s Day Out is a celebration of community, creativity and style.


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Chatsworth Country Fair

Enjoy three action-packed days of thrilling Grand Ring entertainment, cooking masterclasses, food, shopping and plenty of have-a-go activities.


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Matlock Bath Illuminations

Matlock Bath Illuminations is a fun-packed family event featuring a spectacular parade of illuminated and decorated boats along the River Derwent.


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The Tropical Treasures Conservation Trail

Get ready for a summer of discovery as the ‘Tropical Treasures’ trail swings into play at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park.


Family Friendly Offers

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Kids Eat Free 7 Days a Week at The Robin Hood…

Kids Eat Free at our welcoming family friendly pub!


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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 &…


Family Friendly Trails

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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…


Monsal Trail

An iconic traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.


Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton

This 4 mile walk in the hills around Castleton is perfect for adventurous kids and their adults


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

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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.


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