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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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Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park – Themed…

Stay at Yorkshire’s newest theme park resort and you’ll be seconds away from all the rides and attractions. Be part of the action, simply choose your…


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Peak Sightseer open top bus

Soak up the scenery from this open top bus service and visit some of the Peak District’s most popular destinations with stops at Castleton,…


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Sheffield Cable Waterski and Aqua Park

The largest cable and aqua park in the North of England.


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Hartington Hills

Hartington Hills, formerly Upper Hurst Farm, is a premium touring and camping site with a variety of glamping and holiday accommodation in the heart…


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Bakewell Country Festival

A great family day out combining a mix of traditional agricultural elements, family activities, entertainment, food, drink, shopping and more.


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Buxton Fringe Festival

Welcome to the Buxton Festival Fringe, one of the largest open-access arts festivals in the country..


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Hopton Hall Summer Opening of the Walled Garden…

Enjoy the beauty of our Walled Garden and watch artists at work during July's Month of Art


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DPS Model Railway Show at The Roundhouse

Returning for a third year, the DPS Model Railway Show 2026! (The Deltic Preservation Society Limited)


Family Friendly Offers

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Kids Go Half Price This Summer at The Heights of…

Enjoy 'high' savings at the Heights of Abraham this summer- when you book 7 days in advance, kids go half price!


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Half price Kids this Summer at Peak Wildlife Park

This Summer child entry tickets are HALF PRICE* – making it the perfect time to plan an unforgettable family day out!


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SAVE 15% off at Go Ape Buxton

15% off Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton


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Father's Day Special - 2 for £30 Adult Admission…

Until 31st July 2026, get TWO museum admission tickets for £30 and enjoy a day out like no other!


Family Friendly Trails

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Monsal Trail

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


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.


Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton

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


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.


Family Friendly Itineraries

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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.


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.


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