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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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Kedleston Hall

Take a trip back in time to the 1760s at this spectacular Neo-classical mansion, framed by historic parkland.


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The Beeches

A picturesque location on the cusp of the Peak District National Park, offering far reaching views across the valley


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Mosborough Hall Hotel

Mosborough Hall Hotel is steeped in history being originally a 12th century manor house. Offering a great base to explore the Peak District, the…


Ilam Park

Part of the National Trust in the Peak District, Ilam Park is a family friendly destination and open year round.


Family Friendly Events

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TK MAXX presents Derby Summer Sessions

Derby's newest entertainment venue, Vaillant Live, will host Derby's second Summer Sessions. At the heart of the Midlands.


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Cromford Mills Comic Con 2025

Greetings Earthlings, on Sunday 10th of August 2025 fans of pop culture will be converging for another Cromford Mills Comic Con: An intergalactic…


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Summer of Play at Ilam Park

Have lots of fun at Ilam Park this summer, where we’re celebrating our biggest Summer of Play yet- National Trust Ilam Park


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Summer of Play at Calke Abbey

Enjoy a jampacked summer of fun at Calke Abbey, with lots of play in The Garden of Imagination and active adventures at Calke Explore.


Family Friendly Offers

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June & July at Milkmaid's Cottage Castleton…

Milkmaid's Cottage sleeps two guests 3 nights for the price of two June and July


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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 &…


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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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Travel by bus and save

Leave the car at home - many of our attractions offer discounts


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.


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.


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.


Monsal Trail

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


Family Friendly Itineraries

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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.


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…


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