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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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Quarry House

A detached 2 bedroom self catering cottage with pretty garden and lawns. Dog friendly.


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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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Cow Close Farm by Wild & Other

Restful, eco-friendly holiday cottages in a picturesque Derbyshire village, set in 20 acres of beautiful countryside.


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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…


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Derbyshire County Show

A highlight event with fun for the whole family, held at The Showground in Elvaston. Including a food fayre, craft and retail marquee, livestock…


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Ashbourne Festival

A celebration of some of local, national and international street theatre, musicians, comedians, artists and writers.


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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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Buxton Georgian Festival

Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust is proud to announce the return of the Buxton Georgian Festival, which will transform the historic heart of the town…


Family Friendly Offers

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Special Offer

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!


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Dad's go Free at Bluebell Dairy

We have a special Father's Day treat this year! 🐮


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Park, Play and Make Summer Memories at Tatton…

Spend long summer days at Tatton Park and enjoy better value than ever with the return of their summer park and play pass


Family Friendly Trails

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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.


Manifold Way

A favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.


Heights of Abraham to Matlock Walk

Take this short walk from the Peak District Mining Museum at Matlock Bath to Matlock via the Heights of Abraham and Masson Hill.


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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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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