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.
Featured Family Friendly Businesses
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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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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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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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Monameeth Bungalow
Monameeth Bungalow offers luxury self-catering accommodation. Situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, located in the centre of the…
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The Old Hall Hotel
Historic hotel across the leafy Square from the Opera House and Pavilion Gardens. A very special place to eat. Restaurant open daily. Wine Bar open…
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Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa
A luxury hotel and spa in Sheffield. Kenwood Hall Hotel, is easily accessible from the M1. The hotel combines a convenient location and idyllic…
Family Friendly Events
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Chatsworth International Horse Trials
A three-day event of thrilling world-class equestrian sport, combined with entertainment for all the family.
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Chatsworth Family Festival
Unleash creativity and let imaginations run wild at our inaugural family festival in the Chatsworth Garden.
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Dino Week at The National Forest Adventure Farm
Come face to face with the T-rex, take on the Velociraptor to rescue the giant dinosaur eggs, and try your hand at taming the ferocious beasts as…
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Belper Arts Trail
Join the fun as we celebrate our 11th year of providing annual exhibiting space for artists. Our artists will be housed in many varied locations…
Family Friendly Trails
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Ladybower Reservoir Cycle Route
This scenic family-friendly cycling route takes you around part of Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District's Upper Derwent Valley.
Walk through the Derwent Valley Mills World…
A delightful 6 mile or 8 mile walk through some of the key places within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
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: 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…
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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