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Things To See & Do

From countryside walks and scenic trails to award-winning attractions and quaint country villages, there are endless things to do in the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Things To See & Do in the Peak District & Derbyshire

If you're looking for great days out and the best things to do in the Peak District and Derbyshire, look no further. From stately homes and historic castles to show caverns, world-class heritage sites, distilleries and high-wire adventures, we have a host of unmissable attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

Get here by bus. Hop on, hop off the open-top Peak Sightseer bus service. Running at weekends until 24th December.

The Peak District and Derbyshire is of course well-known for its natural beauty, and no visit here is complete without spending some time in the great outdoors. Explore Britain's original National Park and discover beautiful cycling trails and walking routes for all abilities, or have a go with a hands-on experience such as climbing, caving and horse-riding. Find more great things to see and do in the Peak District and Derbyshire below.

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Matlock Farm Park

Step into a day of fresh air, fun, and unforgettable family memories at Matlock Farm Park where the countryside comes alive with hands-on adventure!


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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


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Chesterfield Canal – Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

The Chesterfield Canal is a beautiful waterway, an oasis of calm in the busy market town.


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Dolomite Training

An outdoor adventure activity provider in the Peak District.


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Heights of Abraham

Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.


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Quackers Café at Thornbridge Estate

Free to park, you can sit and enjoy a breakfast sandwich, coffee and cake, or a spot of light lunch in Quackers Cafe.


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Go Ape Buxton

The UK's number one forest adventure in the heart of the Peak District. Located on the edge of this beautiful spa town, our high ropes experience at…


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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…


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Pomegranate Theatre

The Pomegranate Theatre is currently closed for renovation.


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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…

Expect stunning views, starry skies, cosy comforts and peaceful grown-up glamping on our Peak District farm near Ashbourne and Bakewell, with…


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Middleton Top Cycle Hire – High Peak Trail

The cycle hire centre is temporarily closed while we undertake routine assessments. Discover the wonderful High Peak Trail with excellent cycle hire…


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High Peak Junction Visitor Centre – Cromford Canal

Discover some of the oldest surviving railway workshops in the world, from the former Cromford and High Peak Railway and step back in time with the…


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