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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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Cromford Mills

Explore the history of Cromford Mills and discover the captivating story of how the Derwent Valley changed the world in the 18th Century with the…


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Torr Vale Mill

Wonderful historic Grade II* listed building with on-site café, retail shops and holiday accommodation.


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Leek Antiques Market

In the market place is the popular Archer Fairs Vintage, Craft and Collectors Market with over 40 stalls selling a huge variety of antiques,…


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Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge Hotel

Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park, the historic Red Lion restaurant boasts a warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere…


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Easter at Chatsworth, Included with your garden…

Enjoy the garden, farmyard and adventure playground throughout the Easter school holidays.


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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 Egg-stravaganza Returns to Matlock Farm…

Families are invited to celebrate spring at Matlock Farm Park this Easter with the return of the popular Easter Egg-stravaganza.


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Derbyshire Makes Festival

Derbyshire Makes Festival returns in 2026 - bigger, bolder, and bursting with even more opportunities to get creative.


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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Mum's go Free at Peak Wildlife Park

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Peak Wildlife Park!


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Two Can Dine for £25.00 at The Merchant’s Yard…

Treat yourself and a guest to any 2 dishes from our 'Classic Mains' or 'Pizza' menus for just £25.00!


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Up to 20% off Spring and up to 10% off Summer! at…

Enjoy a wonderful lodge holiday at award winning Darwin Forest, ideally located between Matlock and Bakewell. Many lodges include a hot tub and/or…


Family Friendly Trails

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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.


Monsal Trail

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


Walk through the Derwent Valley Mills World…

A delightful 6 mile or 8 mile walk through some of the key places within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.


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…


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