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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Matlock Farm Park Riding School
Enjoy horse riding in the beautiful surroundings of Matlock Farm Park, with views over to Riber Castle.
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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
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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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Ashbourne Makers Market
Makers Market - handmade gifts, antiques, local produce, fresh bakes and lots more
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Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge Hotel
Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park, the historic Red Lion restaurant boasts a warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere…
Surprise View
Surprise View is a spectacular view point above Hathersage and is known for being one of the best viewpoints in the Peak District
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The Chakra Lounge
Come into The Chakra Lounge and experience a one-of-a-kind, centrally-located Indian lounge cafe that serves scrumptious dishes for the foodie in you.
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Easter Eggstravaganza at Thornbridge Hall
🐣🌸 An Egg-citing Easter EGGstravaganza! 🌸🐣 Hop on over for two weeks of family fun at our Easter celebration! Join in the festivities and experience…
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Fun Dog Show at Torr Vale Mill
A fun, family-friendly dog show is coming to Torr Vale Mill, New Mills.
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The Ay Up Me Duck Trail
The Ay Up Me Duck Trail will run for 10 weeks, inviting residents and visitors to explore Amber Valley in a fun, creative and self-led way.
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Easter Bunny at The Midland Railway – Butterley
If you’re looking for a fun day out this Easter, then the Midland Railway – Butterley might just be the place you are looking for, testing your wits…
Family Friendly Offers
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Mothers Day weekend in March for all the family…
The whole family can enjoy a weekend in the Peak District. Enjoy the tranquility with ample space for 12 guests in two interconnecting cottages ( The…
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Winter Offer at Buxton Crescent Experience!
Visit Peak District readers can get 15% off tickets to the Buxton Crescent Experience !
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Travel by bus and save
Leave the car at home - many of our attractions offer discounts
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Fish Fridays at The Bulls Head Foolow
Golden fish & chips with a selected drink for £20.95
Family Friendly Trails
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Calke to Staunton Harold walking trail
Enjoy a leisurely walk from Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold, with views over the reservoir, arable fields and woodland.
A Stroll along Cromford Canal
A walk along the old canal tow path on the five mile stretch through the Derwent Valley between Ambergate and Cromford passing through the village of…
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…
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…
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
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