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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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Middle Farm Holiday Cottages

We have 2 self catering holiday cottages - Maigold Cottage and Albertine Barn. They are situated in a rural hamlet of Brushfield, in the heart of the…


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Wingfield Manor

The vast and immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house arranged round a pair of courtyards.


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QUAD Cinema

Art Gallery QUAD is a gallery, cinema, cafe bar and workshop where there is always lots to see and do.


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Sharley Park 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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Easter Egg-stravaganza! at Matlock Farm Park

Come on down for some egg-citing, memory making fun at Matlock Farm Park this Easter time! ‘


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The Mystery of the Golden Eggs at The Heights of…

Join us for Easter this year with a cracking new trail, the mystery of the golden eggs


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Easter Adventure at Bolsover Castle

Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Bolsover Castle this Easter holiday.


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Hop along the Easter Buddies Trail at The…

Get ready for an egg-stra special Easter adventure at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park throughout the school holidays!


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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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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10% discount for couples offer for The Orchards!

Warm and spacious cottage surrounded by meadows and bluebell woods. Fabulous views and walks from the door. Close to the picturesque village of Ilam.


Family Friendly Trails

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High Peak Trail

A 17.5 mile walking, cycling and horse-riding route.


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…


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.


Family Friendly Itineraries

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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…


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.


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