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.
Featured Family Friendly Businesses
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Ashford Mill
Ashford Mill is an award winning watermill on the River Wye at Ashford in the Water. A Grade 2 listed 3 bedroomed historic conversion. incredibly…
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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
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Chatsworth Kitchen
Nestled in the village of Rowsley on the edge of the Peak District, Chatsworth Kitchen celebrates quality, seasonal dishes sourced from the estate…
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Hope Valley
The Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the Peak District National Park, boasting some of the finest views and most picturesque villages in…
Foremark
Nestled in the rolling Derbyshire countryside is Foremark, a 280-acre nature reserve, comprised of woodland habitat, heathland, open countryside, and…
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Buxton Pottery Painting
We are a pottery painting studio/cafe in the heart of Buxton, offering a vast range of bisque pottery for you to NUTURE YOUR CREATIVITY.
Tittesworth Water
Situated near to Leek, on the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park, Tittesworth offers plenty of activities for those who enjoy the…
Family Friendly Events
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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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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Presents: A Celebration of…
Celebrating 200 years of the Railway with a star-studded line up of locomotives from the steam and diesel/electric eras.
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Breakfast with Santa at Renishaw Hall
Enjoy a delicious full English breakfast with Santa and his friends, take pictures, chat with Santa and receive a gift for the children.
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Biddulph Grange Garden's Festive Lights
Don't miss your chance to visit the garden after normal opening hours, illuminated by miles of vibrant Christmas lights
Family Friendly Offers
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Kids Eat Free 7 Days a Week at The Robin Hood…
Kids Eat Free at our welcoming family friendly pub!
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The Cupola 'Lords Lunch' £25
An indulgent lunch, comprising of 'The Cupola Club' flame griddled chicken breast, dry cured bacon, melted mature cheddar and mozzarella cheese &…
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Where’s Wallaby – Free sculpture trail this summer
Celebrating 10 years of Peak Wildlife Park with a mob of colourful, quirky wallaby sculptures
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15% Treetop Challenge Family Discount at Go Ape…
15% off Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton
Family Friendly Trails
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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.
Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
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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