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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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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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Lane Head Barns

There are two luxury cottages at Lane Head Barns. One is accessible and sleeps 10, the other is a romantic hideaway for two. Both have been converted…


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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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Hayfield Camping Pods

The 3 wooden glamping units are located at our Hayfield Club Site in the Peak District National Park. Made from locally sourced timber, each are…


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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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Easter Eggstravaganza at The National Forest…

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


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Good Friday -The Snow Sisters! at Matlock Farm…

Time to channel your inner Anna and Elsa and join in with the fantastic Snow Sisters’ Singalong shows!!


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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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.


Tissington Trail

A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction


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…


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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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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