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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Matlock Farm Park
Come on down to Matlock Farm Park, the ideal place for families to visit to enjoy the fresh air and have fun with our friendly animals.
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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Sandybrook Lodges
Sandybrook Lodges provide luxury self catering lodges (some with hot tubs) on our 5 star holiday park. With just 53 lodges Sandybrook is a small…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Shopping at Tagg Lane Dairy
Come visit our Luxury ice cream & coffee bar in the heart of the Peak District, just outside of the beautiful village of Monyash and a stone's throw…
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Gulliver’s Kingdom Resort – Themed Accommodation
Gulliver’s Kingdom Resort is home to a fabulous selection of self-contained family accommodation. You’ll be staying just steps away from Gulliver’s…
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Naze View Farm Alpaca Experience
Enjoy the wonderful views of the Peak District Hills and Combes Reservoir and make a new alpaca friend or two in this hands on experience suitable…
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Farditch Farm Caravan Site
A warm welcome awaits you at Farditch Farm Caravan Park, just a 10-minute drive from Bakewell and Buxton. Situated in a beautiful location near the…
Family Friendly Events
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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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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…
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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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Fun Dog Show at Torr Vale Mill
A fun, family-friendly dog show is coming to Torr Vale Mill, New Mills.
Family Friendly Offers
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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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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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Mothers Day Offer – Rolls Royce + Prosecco at…
For mothers day we are offering something extrememly special for your mum
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Midweek Special Offer at Old Station House B&B
Stay 3 Nights Midweek (Tues-Thurs) in 2026 For £249 Per Room Including Breakfast
Family Friendly Trails
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Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge Walk
This beautiful walk starts and ends in the peaceful Longshaw Estate, owned and managed by the National Trust.
Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
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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