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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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
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Great British Car Journey
Boasting a collection of 150+ modern British classics, Great British Car Journey tells the story of the rise and fall of the British motoring…
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels at Bike & Boot
A new Leisure Hotel brand for the 21st century - welcoming walkers, dog owners, cyclists and adventurers to the Peak District
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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The National Stone Centre
Telling the story of stone; the National Stone Centre (NSC) is a 40 acre site on the edge of the Peak District featuring 330 million year old…
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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…
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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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Chesterfield Children's Festival
A free weekend of family fun at Queen's Park in Chesterfield
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Chatsworth Country Fair
Featuring grand ring displays in the air and on land, demos from celebrity chefs, plus family entertainment. Featuring grand ring displays in the air…
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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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Buxton Fringe Festival
Welcome to the Buxton Festival Fringe, one of the largest open-access arts festivals in the country..
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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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Father's Day Special - 2 for £30 Adult Admission…
Until 31st July 2026, get TWO museum admission tickets for £30 and enjoy a day out like no other!
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…
Family Friendly Itineraries
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A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
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.
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: Things to do in Chesterfield
There's so much to see and do near this iconic Derbyshire market town, famed for its crooked spire.
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