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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Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels
A new Leisure Hotel brand for the 21st century - welcoming walkers, dog owners, cyclists and adventurers to the Peak District
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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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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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The Water Mill
The Water Mill is a stunning Grade II, award-winning conversion, located on the edge of the Peak National Park.
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Church Farm Holiday Cottages
A warm and cosy welcome awaits you, all year round at Church Farm Holiday Cottages.
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Townhead Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
Townhead Farmhouse is a charming B&B with comfortable modern facilities. All rooms ensuite with heated tiled floors.
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Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
We are proud to offer a range of the finest home produced foods, with an inhouse butchery and bakery as well as our very popular cafe and shop.
Family Friendly Events
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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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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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Chatsworth Family Festival
Unleash creativity and let imaginations run wild at our inaugural family festival in the Chatsworth Garden.
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Japan Fest Welcomes Asia at Cromford Mills
Enter a celebration of Asian culture with “Japan Fast Welcomes Asia” Free Event
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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Heights of Abraham to Matlock Walk
Take this short walk from the Peak District Mining Museum at Matlock Bath to Matlock via the Heights of Abraham and Masson Hill.
Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton
This 4 mile walk in the hills around Castleton is perfect for adventurous kids and their adults
Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
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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