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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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Hardwick Hall

Home to one of the most influential women in the Elizabethan realm, Hardwick Hall is the culmination of the personality and ambition of its builder…


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Mount Cook Adventure Centre

A not-for-profit activity centre on the edge of the Peak District


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Speedwell Cavern

A fascinating boat ride through the workings of a 200-year-old lead mine in the heart of the Peak District National Park. It culminates in a…


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Quarry House

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


Family Friendly Events

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Teddy Bear's Picnic at the National Tramway Museum

See what our busy Teddy Bears are doing this year in our fabulous teddy bear trail


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Best Pumpkin Picking in Derby at Bluebell Dairy

The best day out for pumpkin picking in Derby this autumn!


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Matlock Bath Illuminations

Matlock Bath Illuminations is a fun-packed family event featuring a spectacular parade of illuminated and decorated boats along the River Derwent.


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Wirksworth Wizarding Day

Largest fan-organised event for Harry Potter fans in the UK


Family Friendly Offers

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SAVE 15% off at Go Ape Buxton

15% off Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton


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Pay once and visit The National Tramway Museum…

Explore tramway history and ride vintage trams where history comes to life.


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10% off entry prices when travelling to us on the…

Leave the car at home and hop aboard your trusty X17 bus to get 10% off ‘on the door’ full priced adult, child and concession general day entry…


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20% off Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Family Adventure Awaits – 20% Off! Take on Go Ape Treetop Challenge together. Valid for groups of 3–6. High-ropes fun, lower prices.


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…


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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.


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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…


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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.


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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