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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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Scotsman's Pack Inn

The Scotsman's Pack is located in the beautiful gritstone village of Hathersage in the Peak District National Park.


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Cromford Mills

Explore the history of Cromford Mills and discover the captivating story of how the Derwent Valley changed the world in the 18th Century with the…


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Ernest’s Retreat

Situated 4 miles west of Chesterfield on the edge of the Peak District, we have an enviable location great for walkers and sightseers. We're a family…


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Buxton Visitor Centre and Buxton Crescent…

Welcome to Buxton’s Visitor Centre at the Pump Room, providing you with information on great places to visit and experiences to enjoy in our town and…


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Cable Car 40th Birthday Party at The Heights of…

Come and enjoy a birthday party like no other! It's 40 years since the original cable cars were installed at the Heights!


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Circus Cortex presents 'Masquerade' at Bakewell

Join us for a mesmerising 'Masquerade' extravaganza, Fun for all the family!!


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Cheadle Moon

Cheadle Moon: Museum of the Moon Exhibition


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Easter Eggstravaganza at The National Forest…

Join us for ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ at the National Forest Adventure Farm!


Family Friendly Offers

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Special Offer

30% off food* at The Maynard

Dine away the January Blues with 30% off food* at The Maynard


Family Friendly Trails

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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…


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…


Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge Walk

This beautiful walk starts and ends in the peaceful Longshaw Estate, owned and managed by the National Trust.


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.


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…


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