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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Matlock Farm Park
Come on down to Matlock Farm Park, the ideal place for families to visit to enjoy the fresh air and have fun with our friendly animals.
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Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park
Discover a beautiful family-run theme park that is perfect for younger children. We have over 60 rides and attractions including play areas…
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The Peacock at Owler Bar
Reward the miles, celebrate the milestones, and tuck into the best farm-to-fork pub food Sheffield has to offer.
Open today: 11:00am - 10:00pm
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Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park – Themed…
Stay at Yorkshire’s newest theme park resort and you’ll be seconds away from all the rides and attractions. Be part of the action, simply choose your…
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The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop is located in the heart of the market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park.
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Chatsworth Kitchen
Nestled in the village of Rowsley on the edge of the Peak District, Chatsworth Kitchen celebrates quality, seasonal dishes sourced from the estate…
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Drive Dad's Car
A Classic Driving Experience Like No Other - The Ultimate Trip Down Memory Lane
Family Friendly Events
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February Half-Term at Thornbridge
Wrap up and head outdoors! Explore 10 acres of gardens as spring starts to peek through 🌸
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Hopton Hall Snowdrop Gardens
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Hopton Hall's renowned Snowdrop Walk.
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February Half Term at Hardwick
Linking to Elizabethan festivities celebrating St Valentine, a date in the calendar we still celebrate today
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Half-Term in Chatsworth Farmyard
Bring your young ones along to the farmyard and adventure playground this half term, where they can meet our friendly animals and burn off some…
Family Friendly Offers
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Winter Offer at Buxton Crescent Experience!
Visit Peak District readers can get 15% off tickets to the Buxton Crescent Experience !
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Summer Half Term – Kids Go FREE– Kids Go FREE at…
At Half Term we let the Kids in for FREE!
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Mothers Day Offer – Rolls Royce + Prosecco at…
For mothers day we are offering something extrememly special for your mum
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…
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.
Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton
This 4 mile walk in the hills around Castleton is perfect for adventurous kids and their adults
Family Friendly Itineraries
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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.
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.
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