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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Chatsworth Farm Shop and Café
Fresh, quality produce from the Chatsworth Estate, tenant farms, Derbyshire suppliers and small food producers.
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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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Great British Car Journey
Boasting a collection of 150+ modern British classics, Great British Car Journey tells the story of the rise and fall of the British motoring…
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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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Treak Cliff Cavern
Visit an underground wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home of the unique mineral Blue John stone
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Hall Cottage Baslow
A beautiful period cottage in Baslow, within walking distance of Chatsworth House and the local pub! With all the creature comforts you will need to…
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Go Ape Buxton
The UK's number one forest adventure in the heart of the Peak District. Located on the edge of this beautiful spa town, our high ropes experience at…
Family Friendly Events
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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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Japan Fest Welcomes Asia at Cromford Mills
Enter a celebration of Asian culture with “Japan Fast Welcomes Asia” Free Event
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Chatsworth Family Festival
Unleash creativity and let imaginations run wild at our inaugural family festival in the Chatsworth Garden.
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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Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
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.
Walking trail - Howden Reservoir
If you’re after a relaxing walk which allows you to soak up some of the Peak District’s natural beauty, without climbing a single hill, the walk to…
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.
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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