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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Treak Cliff Cavern
Visit an underground wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home of the unique mineral Blue John stone
Open today: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Edale Gathering
The Gathering opened in 2016 and has been 5* rated on Tripadvisor ever since. Located at the top of Edale valley on a private farm.
Open today: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Chatsworth Farm Shop and Café
Fresh, quality produce from the Chatsworth Estate, tenant farms, Derbyshire suppliers and small food producers.
Open today: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Midland Railway-Butterley
Step back in time at Midland Railway – Butterley. Ride heritage trains on a historic railway and enjoy a great family day out. Discover museums,…
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Cuckney House
Nestled within Sherwood Forest on the Welbeck estate, Cuckney House is a Grade II listed 18th-century country manor house offering self-catering…
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…
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The Old Sun Inn
The Old Sun Inn is a 17th-century converted coaching inn with stone floor and oak panelling.
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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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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
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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)
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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10% off entry prices when travelling to us on the…
Leave the car at home and hop aboard your trusty X17 bus to get 10% off ‘on the door’ full priced adult, child and concession general day entry…
Family Friendly Trails
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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…
A Stroll along Cromford Canal
A walk along the old canal tow path on the five mile stretch through the Derwent Valley between Ambergate and Cromford passing through the village of…
Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge Walk
This beautiful walk starts and ends in the peaceful Longshaw Estate, owned and managed by the National Trust.
The Phoenix Greenways
Whether you come for the day, a weekend or a longer stay, there is plenty for the family to do, visit and explore. A network of traffic free walking…
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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