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.
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Sandybrook Lodges
Sandybrook Lodges provide luxury self catering lodges (some with hot tubs) on our 5 star holiday park. With just 53 lodges Sandybrook is a small…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Discover Poole’s Cavern, Buxton’s Hidden Wonder. Take a Journey beneath the earth and uncover the amazing stories of the underground landscape
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Darwin Forest
Darwin Forest is an award winning 5 star lodge holiday park which is set in 47 acres of stunning woodland. The luxury lodges are perfect for spending…
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Rudyard Lake Railway
A narrow gauge railway running alongside Rudyard Lake, using the route of the old North Staffordshire Railway.
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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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Food at The Pilsley Inn
Pilsley is one of the Peak District’s prettiest villages, and home to the Pilsley Inn. Visit us for great food and award-winning ales. Or make the…
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Novotel Sheffield Centre Hotel
The Novotel Sheffield Centre hotel offers family-friendly rooms right in the heart of Sheffield, on-site parking and easily accessible from major…
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Bakewell Country Festival
A great family day out combining a mix of traditional agricultural elements, family activities, entertainment, food, drink, shopping and more.
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Buxton Fringe Festival
Welcome to the Buxton Festival Fringe, one of the largest open-access arts festivals in the country..
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DPS Model Railway Show at The Roundhouse
Returning for a third year, the DPS Model Railway Show 2026! (The Deltic Preservation Society Limited)
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Hopton Hall Summer Opening of the Walled Garden…
Enjoy the beauty of our Walled Garden and watch artists at work during July's Month of Art
Family Friendly Offers
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Half price Kids this Summer at Peak Wildlife Park
This Summer child entry tickets are HALF PRICE* – making it the perfect time to plan an unforgettable family day out!
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Kids Go Half Price This Summer at The Heights of…
Enjoy 'high' savings at the Heights of Abraham this summer- when you book 7 days in advance, kids go half price!
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Park, Play and Make Summer Memories at Tatton…
Spend long summer days at Tatton Park and enjoy better value than ever with the return of their summer park and play pass
Family Friendly Trails
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Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
Whaley Bridge Town Trail
Take the time to find out more about the history of the town and the surrounding area. See how Whaley Bridge’s industry developed.
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.
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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