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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Edale Gathering
The Gathering opened in 2016 and has been 5* rated on Tripadvisor ever since. Located at the top of Edale valley on a private farm.
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Peak Wildlife Park
Set on the edge of the Staffordshire Peak District; Peak Wildlife Park offers a truly unique and immersive animal experience.
Open today: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Peak District National Park Ranger Guided Walks
Join one of our series of guided walks with official National Park Rangers exploring wildlife, heritage and much more.
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Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre
With a main swimming pool and a children's pool, a gym and sports hall and we also have squash courts and badminton courts.
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Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park is Derby’s most visited park and is one of the most popular attractions in the East Midlands
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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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Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festival at Peak Rail
Peak Rail Rowsley South Station and grounds, midway between Matlock and Bakewell becomes home once again to Road Transport for the day.
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Father's Day Weekend - Adults Go Free! at…
Celebrate Father's Day at Gulliver’s Kingdom. Adult tickets are FREE* throughout Father’s Day Weekend!
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Father’s Day Dad’s Go FREE! at Matlock Farm Park
Join us for a special Father’s Day event! Not only are we treating Dad to FREE ENTRY*, we are also holding a sports day too!
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Dads go free at Peak Wildlife Park
Treat Dad to a wild day out at Peak Wildlife Park this Father’s Day weekend!
Family Friendly Trails
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The Phoenix Greenways
Whether you come for the day, a weekend or a longer stay, there is plenty for the family to do, visit and explore. A network of traffic free walking…
Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton
This 4 mile walk in the hills around Castleton is perfect for adventurous kids and their adults
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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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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