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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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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Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park
Discover a beautiful family-run theme park that is perfect for younger children. We have over 60 rides and attractions including play areas…
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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The Peacock at Owler Bar
Reward the miles, celebrate the milestones, and tuck into the best farm-to-fork pub food Sheffield has to offer.
Open today: 11:00am - 11:00pm
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Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
We are proud to offer a range of the finest home produced foods, with an inhouse butchery and bakery as well as our very popular cafe and shop.
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Rivendale Lodge Retreat
From lodges to treehouses, you can enjoy your time here sitting in your private hot tub or tucking into some food at the restaurant.
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Bolsover Castle
This hilltop castle was built as a fashionable retreat for 17th-Century courtiers to entertain influential guests. Now its reputation for revelry…
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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
Family Friendly Events
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February Half Term at Hardwick
Linking to Elizabethan festivities celebrating St Valentine, a date in the calendar we still celebrate today
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Hopton Hall Snowdrop Gardens
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Hopton Hall's renowned Snowdrop Walk.
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Roar & Explore! at the Tropical Butterfly House…
Get ready for a whole load of roarsome fun this half-term holiday as dinosaurs rule!
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Half-Term in Chatsworth Farmyard
Bring your young ones along to the farmyard and adventure playground this half term, where they can meet our friendly animals and burn off some…
Family Friendly Offers
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Special Offer
30% off all tour bookings throughout January! at…
As we step into the new year, we’d like to say a huge thank you for your support over the past year.
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Kids go FREE in January! at Matlock Farm Park
Make the most of January with this amazing offer for your family.
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January Sale 50% off at Peak Wildlife Park
To say thank you for celebrating with us and for your incredible support - we’re excited to announce… our 50% OFF sale!
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Muck Off-The Bike & Boot
Stay at the Bike & Boot Peak District with rooms from just £75 (room only)
Family Friendly Trails
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Hartington - The Dales of the River Dove Walk
This beautiful walk starts and ends in the pretty Peak District village of Hartington and takes you beside the sparkling River Dove through some of…
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.
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.
Family Friendly Itineraries
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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.
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.
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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