Family Chatsworth Selfie

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.

Search

Business

Hayfield Camping Pods

The 3 wooden glamping units are located at our Hayfield Club Site in the Peak District National Park. Made from locally sourced timber, each are…


Featured

Business

Losehill House Hotel & Spa

Losehill House is the perfect blend of luxurious facilities in the glorious surroundings of the Hope Valley in the Peak District, with stunning views…


Business

Hall Farm Holidays

Three barn conversions in the village of Hollington, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Homemade cake, eggs and milk from the local farm await your arrival,…


Business

Tickled Trout at Barlow

The  award winning Ticked Trout is a Deliciously Derbyshire gastropub located on the edge of the Peak District.


Family Friendly Events

Search

Featured

Events

Hardwick Wintertide at Hardwick Hall

Share a special winter with the family at Hardwick Wintertide this year, chase lights and shadows around the hall as you tour by lantern light.


Featured

Events

Christmas in the Garden at Chatsworth

Enjoy an interactive light and sound trail around the garden from dusk. Pre-booking is essential for all visits. Includes parking.


Featured

Events

Festive Village Santa Experience! at Matlock Farm…

Santa, Mrs Claus and the cheeky elves will be bringing delights and surprises from the North Pole to thoroughly entertain you as you make your way…


Events

Christmas at Chatsworth

Discover the ‘Palace of Advent’ this Christmas. Tickets include entry to the house, garden and farmyard (visits 4 – 26 November also include entry to…


Family Friendly Offers

Search

Special Offer

Half Price November at Matlock Farm Park

Visit Matlock Farm Park between 1-30 November to receive a whopping 50% discount!


Special Offer

Steak Sensation for Two | Friday & Saturday

Featuring 16oz Walton Lodge steak, side dishes, and a bottle red wine, all for just £50.


Special Offer

£10 Kick-off Combo | Chesterfield FC Game Day

Walton Lodge Pork Sandwich alongside either a refreshing Pint of Draught Beer or a Small Glass of House Wine for just £10.


Family Friendly Trails

Search

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.


Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge Walk

This beautiful walk starts and ends in the peaceful Longshaw Estate, owned and managed by the National Trust.


Walking trail - Howden Reservoir

If you’re after a relaxing walk which allows you to soak up some of the Peak District’s natural beauty, without climbing a single hill, the walk to…


Family Friendly Itineraries

Search

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…


Sign up to our newsletter

Receive the latest news, special offers, ideas and inspiration straight to your inbox by signing up to the Visit Peak District & Derbyshire e-newsletter.

18074061679080232