Days Out Peak District

Chatsworth
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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates. The house, garden, farmyard, adventure playground, gift shops and restaurant are open every day until 23 December 2007. We offer something for everyone to enjoy, from famous works of art, young animals and the spectacular fountains in the garden to the finest shopping,...
Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground
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Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground
Welcome to our home, set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground. Experience a taste of Chatsworth in our shops, restaurants and award winning Farm shop, or explore our beautiful 1000 acre park. The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a...
Haddon Hall
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Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years and never fails to enchant. Set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park, parts of the house date from the 12th century, sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens, and overlooking the River Wye. Haddon Hall is CLOSED to the public in January, February, March...
Jolly Pots Craft Studio
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Jolly Pots Craft Studio
Jolly Pots is a craft studio and gift shop situated in the beautiful market town of Bakewell. It's the perfect place to shop, get creative or to host a craft party or event. We do pottery painting, wood painting and paper model painting. Our giftware is a large range of hand crafted items from all over the world mostly coming from South East...
Baked Well Pottery Painting
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Baked Well Pottery Painting
At Baked Well Pottery Painting we provide a relaxing yet inspired environment in the heart of Bakewell, the ancient capital of the Peak District, where you can come and enjoy creating your own hand-painted ceramic item and other crafts. Admission: We charge a £2 studio fee plus which ever items you choose to decorate. Most items...
Bakewell Recreation Ground
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Bakewell Recreation Ground
The Recreation Ground provides fun and enjoyment for people of all ages. It is set in 5.25 hectares of land, and has great outdoor sporting facilities. Fringing the town centre, the Recreation Ground is easily accessible from Bakewell's car parks, including the large car park on the other side of theRiver Wye (footbridge access) at the...
The Bakewell Treasure Trail
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The Bakewell Treasure Trail
Can you solve the clues and find out where the jewels are hidden? Bakewell is a lovely Peak District market town famous for its puddings! The Trail will take you through Bakewell’s most scenic and historic areas including Castle Street, Bath Street and Bath Gardens and the impressive All Saints Church with its collection of Saxon Crosses....
ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW
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ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW
The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Within an earthen bank and ditch, a circle of some 50 white limestone slabs, all now fallen, surrounds a central stone ‘cove’ – a feature found only in major sacred sites. Nearby is...
The Eyam Treasure Trail
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The Eyam Treasure Trail
The Trail itself takes you past the Eyam museum as well as some small shops and tearooms. The route takes in most, if not all of the historically important aspects of the village. This Trail is especially suitable for young children with a thirst for historical knowledge - and grown ups will learn a thing or two as well. Admission: ...
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool - Hope Valley
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Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool - Hope Valley
This unique outdoor heated swimming pool, which is owned and managed by Hathersage Parish Council, is set in a lawned enclosure with a covered veranda to one side. It gives users the opportunity to swim in the open air, amidst the glorious Peak District scenery and in beautiful warm water, which is heated to 84°F / 29°C. Regular users...
Peak Llamas
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Peak Llamas
Stanley Moor Farm is nestled in the heart of the Peak District and has been our home since 2004. We’ve steadily built up our collection of animals, starting with a few hens and a couple of orphan lambs, and we’re now sharing our life with over 80 pets – oh, and 3 children! Admission: The Chatsworth Trek (A): ...
Blue John Cavern - Castleton
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Blue John Cavern - Castleton
The Blue John cavern at Castleton is world famous. It is home to eight of the fourteen known varieties of Blue John Stone, a beautiful and ornamental fluor-spar. The mineral has been mined here for centuries and continues to be so in the winter months. The traditional methods of turning Blue John are still used, and the skill of our craftsmen...
Speedwell Cavern
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Speedwell Cavern
Enter the inner world of the underground cave system in the heart of the Peak District National Park and absorb the atmosphere as a watery silence echoes all around you. Set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass, high above the village of Castleton, Speedwell Cavern takes you on an incredible underground boat journey. Descend the 105 steps...
Peveril Castle
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Peveril Castle
Perched high above the pretty village of Castleton, the castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District. Founded soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066 by William Peverel, one of King William’s most trusted knights, it played an important role in guarding the Peak Forest area. When ‘Castle Peak’ (as it was known in the...
Peak Cavern - Devils Arse - Castleton
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Peak Cavern - Devils Arse - Castleton
Unravel the mysteries of the Devil’s Arse and step into the unique world of Peak Cavern. Unusual rock formations, the eerie sound of running water and echoes of a bygone age await you. Set in the middle of the picturesque Peak District, deep into the cliff is the Cavern’s imposing entrance chamber – the largest natural cave...
Treak Cliff Cavern
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Treak Cliff Cavern
Treak Cliff Cavern is an underground wonderland of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. It is also Home to Blue John Stone, a rare form of Fluorite with beautiful colours. Popular as an ornamental stone and mined for 300 years, one of the largest pieces ever found is still in situ called ‘The Pillar’. The Blue John...
The Pavilion Gardens
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The Pavilion Gardens
Pavilion Gardens is a wonderful historic venue situated in the heart of Buxton. Nestled within 23 acres of beautiful gardens, we are a natural hub for the many tourists that visit the town and a popular destination for members of the local community. As a family friendly destination, we pride ourselves on offering every visitor a thoroughly...
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
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Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
There's always something new to see in our changing programme of exhibitions and new things to experience in our events and workshops. Our latest venture, Collections in the Landscape, is transforming the way visitors can access the collections, both in the museum and online. To find out more or get involved visit our dedicated project. ...
Little Rascals - Buxton
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Little Rascals - Buxton
Established in 2010, we offer dedicated play areas for babies,toddlers and juniors 0-10 years. You can relax and enjoy our speciality coffees and award winning biscuits or enjoy a snack from our menu.  
GO APE Buxton - Derbyshire
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GO APE Buxton - Derbyshire
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK.  The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
Poole's Cavern
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Poole's Cavern
Poole's Cavern is open to visitors in all weather! Take a Journey beneath the earth with our expert guides, explore the vast limestone caverns and see how crystal stalactites and stalagmites have lined the chambers over millions of years. All beautifully illuminated with paved walkways and handrails throughout Back above ground explore the...
Chestnut Centre - Otter Haven & Owl Sanctuary
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Chestnut Centre - Otter Haven & Owl Sanctuary
Welcome to the Chestnut Centre Conservation & Wildlife Park: Our Conservation and Wildlife Park, located in scenic Peak District National Park of Derbyshire, is set in 50 acres of landscaped grounds and is home, not only to a unique collection of birds and animals, but to many wild birds and mammals. As you walk about the Wildlife Park...
Abbeydale Miniature Railway
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Abbeydale Miniature Railway
We are a not-for-profit model engineering society and our staff are volunteers. All revenue goes to maintaining the railway and the club's facilities, or is donated to charity. We do not charge for entry. Tickets are £1.50 per person per ride 'all classes'. Trains only run 1pm to 5pm on dates shown below. We will not be open on Bank...
Gullivers Kingdom - Matlock Bath
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Gullivers Kingdom - Matlock Bath
From the moment you enter Gulliver's you enter another world where your imagination can roam free. Gulliver's Matlock Bath is nestled in a stunning hillside location where much of the magic comes from the amazing scenery and views. You can get away from it all and enter a world of wonder and fantasy, where anything is possible and your imagination...
The Heights of Abraham
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The Heights of Abraham
Welcome to one of the Peak District’s oldest and most popular days out, an attraction where stunning natural beauty is matched by human achievement and the historic blends seamlessly with the futuristic. Since first opening its gates to visitors in 1780 the Heights of Abraham has remained one of the Peak District’s most popular...
Matlock Bath Aquarium
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Matlock Bath Aquarium
Fascinating and fun for all the family. The former Victorian consulting rooms are now home to the Aquarium containing a selection of British and Tropical freshwater species. From Piranhas to Terrapins and many interesting fish from different regions of the world including the...
Temple Mine - Matlock Bath
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Temple Mine - Matlock Bath
Visit Temple Mine which was acquired by the ancient custom of 'Nicking'. The mine has been worked since 1922 for fluorite and lead ore and shows a variety of mining methods have been used. Temple Mine is a working 1920s lead and fluorspar mine, just across the road from the Museum. A guide will take you around the mine, providing an authentic...
Hall Leys Park
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Hall Leys Park
This superb District Council park in the heart of Matlock celebrated its centenary year in 2011. In 2014 Hall Leys Park gained its seventhconsecutive Green Flag award from the Keep Britain Tidy Group, making it officially one of the best parks in  the whole of the UK. Admission:  Free to visit.    Opening Times: ...
Peak Rail
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Peak Rail
Peak Rail welcomes you in 2016 to journey back to a bygone age and experience the thrill of steam and diesel on our preserved railway, operating between Rowsley South and Matlock Platform 2 (Matlock Riverside only during January and February 2016) for a distance of 4 miles and open to the public throughout the year. Admission:2015 Prices: ...
Curious About The Matlocks
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Curious About The Matlocks
Matlock on the edge of the Peak District National Park, developed as a spa town after thermal springs were discovered in the 19th century - marvel at its magnificent Hydro and stroll in its delightful gardens. Matlock Bath is a unique village nestling alongside the River Derwent in a steep and beautiful gorge. Climb the Heights of Abraham on a...
Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills
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Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills
Sir Richard Arkwright’s 1783 Masson Mills at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England, are the finest surviving and best preserved example of an Arkwright cotton mill. Working textile museum illustrating Arkwright’s legacy. Shopping village, restaurant, conference centre and onsite parking facilities. Admission: Self guiding, no need...
Peak District Lead Mining Museum
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Peak District Lead Mining Museum
The Museum houses thousands of items, relics of the lost lead industry, which are explained and interpreted in an imaginative and thought-provoking exhibition. These include hundreds of rock and mineral specimens from around the world. Interactive exhibits and climbing tunnels, provide something for the young and the young at heart. ...
The Play Mill - Matlock
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The Play Mill - Matlock
With many years of experience as childminders, Di and Jane provide a safe and exciting place for children to play. There is plenty of free parking and and we regularly have visitors from Chesterfield, Derby, Buxton and Ashbourne. Our food kiosk at Black Rocks is now open weekends only, weather permitting. It  has a 5 star Food Hygiene...
Toys of Yesteryear
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Toys of Yesteryear
TOYS of YESTERYEAR is a fantastic collection of Vintage Toys from around the turn of the century (1900) to the mid 1970's. It takes you back to your childhood days and helps you to re-live your childhood memories. We have over 6000 toys on display. Some of them can be seen working. These working models include Meccano, Hornby, Steiff,...
Rapid Horizons
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Rapid Horizons
Rapid Horizons specialise in white water adventure activities. White water rafting being our main passion we also provide a range of exciting river adventure experiences. Admission: Tubing £25 per person Rafting and Kayaking £29 per person    Opening Times: Check online calendar for dates and times, booking...
NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE
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NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE
A small early Bronze Age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday. It is part of a complex of prehistoric circles and standing stones on Stanton Moor. PRICES ENTRY TITLE WITHOUT GIFT AID WITH GIFT AID Member - Join now Free          ...
HOB HURST'S HOUSE
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HOB HURST'S HOUSE
A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch and outer bank.  It was named after a local goblin. PRICES ENTRY TITLE    WITHOUT GIFT AID     WITH GIFT AID Member - Join now  Free                          Free Adult  ...
Millhouses Park
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Millhouses Park
Millhouses Park can be found roughly 3 mils south west of Sheffield city centre, and offers 13 hectares of Green Flag Award wining parkland, with a large play park, water play, a lake, skate park, riverside walk, and much more! It is open daily throughout the year, and free to visit. There is a great ‘adventure style’ playground...
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Works was once the largest water-powered industrial site on the River Sheaf: a dedicated place of highly skilled metal working from 1697 to 1933 where scythes and other edge tools were made. Almost all of the industrial processes were carried out on this very site, from making the steel to grinding the blades. Their new exhibition gives...
Ecclesall Woods
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Ecclesall Woods
Ecclesall Woods are the largest semi natural woodland in South Yorkshire and are popular due to range of wildlife, plus the archaeological and historic features. It is a wonderful place to go for a family walk, with over 15km (about 9.5 miles) of bridleways and paths to explore. There is also an ‘Easy Going' trail for those who are less able...
Mayfield Alpacas - Sheffield
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Mayfield Alpacas - Sheffield
Situated to the North of Ringinglow Village, on the outskirts of Sheffield, Mayfield Alpacas is the centre of excellence for the UK Alpaca industry. Our selective breeding programme concentrates exclusively on the finest quality Peruvian Alpaca stock. Extending for over 45 acres within the beautiful Mayfield Valley, Mayfield Alpacas is a popular...
Lock Keeper Brewers Fayre - Chesterfield
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Lock Keeper Brewers Fayre - Chesterfield
Situated on the Chesterfield Canal, the Lock Keeper is just across the road from Chesterfield Football Club & close to Tapton Lock Vistors Centre & Hardwick Hall & Gardens. We serve up a cracking menu of delicious pub classics - all at great value prices & served with a smile by our friendly team! Fun for all and all for fun! Our...
Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery
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Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery
Chesterfield's rich historical heritage is explored in the town's museum and art gallery. Taking the story of Chesterfield as its theme, the museum shows how the town has become the place it is today. The museum tells the story of Chesterfield from its origins as a Roman fort to the present day. It is located in the Stephenson Memorial Hall,...
Queens Park Sports Centre
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Queens Park Sports Centre
Queen's Park Sports Centre offers the largest range of sporting and recreational opportunities under one roof in the area. If your aim is to improve your fitness, learn a new sport, come to a class or just come for a relaxing swim then the centre  has what you are looking for. The centre is centrally located in Queen's Park, easily...
Chesterfield Bowl
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Chesterfield Bowl
Chesterfield Bowl is a well-established 16 lane Ten Pin Bowling Centre on the edge of Chesterfield town centre. The bowl offers a relaxed atmosphere, which is perfect for all occasions. Chesterfield Bowl is proud of its friendly staff and its family environment, where you can enjoy yourselves time and time again.
The Painted Teapot
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The Painted Teapot
We are a pottery painting and Decopatch studio in Dronfield in between Sheffield and Chesterfield.We offer several fun activities such as pottery painting, decopatch,  babies hand or footprints, birthday parties and adult evenings. Admission: Studio fee of £3 per person painting of decopatching and then the cost of your pots...
Kooca Indoor Play
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Kooca Indoor Play
Chesterfield’s Premier Children’s Soft Play, Entertainment, Party and Dessert Venue. Our Main Room features a large custom built soft play frame designed and constructed for Kooca in 2021 by the award winning company; Play Creations. Our play frame is feature packed encouraging Cognitive Development and Growth in our young...
WACKY WAREHOUSE Dronfield The Chequers - Coal Aston
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Dronfield The Chequers - Coal Aston
WACKY WAREHOUSE (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 9pm. Saturday & Sunday 11.30am - 9pm. Last admissions are 30 minutes before closing. TOTS TIME    Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3pm. CHILDREN'S PARTIES    Available from  £6.99 per child - ring for full...
Play Arena - Heeley
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Play Arena - Heeley
The Play Arena is an exciting family entertainment centre with a wide range of attractions offering activities and entertainment which will appeal to the whole family, from babies to adults, whatever the weather. At 18,000 square feet the venue is the largest in Sheffield. The Play Arena houses both indoor and outdoor play equipment, much of it...
The Climbing Works - Sheffield
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The Climbing Works - Sheffield
The Climbing Works is an indoor bouldering wall - bouldering is climbing without the need for ropes or harnesses. Find out more about bouldering here. Opened at the start of December 2006 in Sheffield, UK. Over 1000m² of indoor climbing surface in a 10,000sq ft building 8-10 graded circuits, each consisting of 40 colour-coded boulder...
Budding Picassos Ceramic Cafe
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Budding Picassos Ceramic Cafe
Budding Picassos Ceramic Cafe is a paint your own pottery studio based in Sheffield. Our premises are welcoming bright and airy and our pottery mad staff are friendly and helpful. We have over a hundred different pottery pieces to choose from including mugs, plates, teapots, money banks and trinket boxes. Once you have chosen your pot you paint,...
Graves Park Animal Farm - Sheffield
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Graves Park Animal Farm - Sheffield
Graves Park Animal Farm provides a popular home to some of the rarest breeds of farm animals in the country. You can get up close and personal with Tamworth pigs; Highland cattle and Jacob sheep, plus goats, donkeys,waterfowl and many more. Opening Times The Animal Farm is open every day between 9.00am and 4.00pm (except Christmas Day). Entry is...
The Jungle -  Chesterfield
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The Jungle - Chesterfield
Open 7 days, 9.30am-6.30pm Largest play frame around Superb ball shower, 4 slides Parent and toddler sessions 3 fantastic party rooms New 60 + dedicated car park General Admission: (Under 11s only) For 2 hours play £4.95 Under 5s (Term-time only) Weekdays 9:30am - 3:00pm £3.50 Parent & Toddler (Under 5s only sessions)...
Planet Pot - Sheffield
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Planet Pot - Sheffield
We are positively potty about pottery. If you love arts and crafts as much as we do then you have come to the right place. Here you will find the materials, facilities and know-how to create something unique and personal to you. Whether you want to paint a mug yourself or have our super talented team create a special gift like personalised wedding...
Endcliffe Park
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Endcliffe Park
Endcliffe Park, located 2 miles southwest of Sheffield city centre, is a 15 hectare city park built to commemorate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria, that has a river, stepping stones, 2 ponds full of ducks and waterfowl, statues and sculptures, woodlands, floral features, and a cafe. It is open daily throughout the year and is free to visit. There...
Crich Tramway Village - Matlock
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Crich Tramway Village - Matlock
Voted East Midlands ‘Best Day Out’ by viewers of BBC East Midlands Today, Crich Tramway Village has developed into one of Derbyshire's most unique family attractions. Trams run to and fro down a cobbled street past the former Derby Assembly rooms before passing under the Bowes-Lyon Bridge and climbing a mile and a half of track that...
Matlock Farm Park
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Matlock Farm Park
Matlock Farm Park is set in part of a 600 acre working farm with pony trekking, loads of animals to see and interact with and all in all providing a great day out with variety activities for all the family. Here at Matlock Farm Park, we are open all year round and hope to give you a wonderful visit in the fresh air and tranquility of the...
Steeple Grange Light Railway
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Steeple Grange Light Railway
Established in 1985, the Steeple Grange Light Railway is an 18-inch gauge line near Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It is built on the trackbed of a branch of the old Cromford and High Peak Railway, now the High Peak Trail. Motive power is provided by ex-industrial diesel, battery-electric and petrol locomotives, and passengers are carried in an old...
Matlock Bath Treasure Trail
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Matlock Bath Treasure Trail
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or a fun day out with the kids in Matlock Bath? Then why not try the Matlock Bath Treasure Trail; a fun and imaginative way to explore. As you follow the route, can you solve the clues to eliminate the suspects to discover whodunnit? Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights!...
Playtime Sheffield
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Playtime Sheffield
Children's play centre in Heeley, Sheffield Our centre includes slides, a maze, ball pools and an indoor bouncy castle. Providing indoor play areas complete with soft play equipment, Playtime is a children's play centre in Sheffield, suitable for children up to 7 years of age. Complete with indoor play equipment from slides to a bouncy castle,...
Our Cow Molly
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Our Cow Molly
We are, a working dairy farm and produce our own ice cream using milk and cream fresh from our cows. We're open for visitors 11-6 Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, and every day in the school holidays. We are located in a small village called Dungworth in Sheffield which is just outside the peak district and is classified as an area of...
Weston Park Museum - Sheffield
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Weston Park Museum - Sheffield
Weston Park you can explore the world and its past, from millions of years ago to the present day. Children and adults will love the animated new displays, specially designed to delight even our littlest explorers. From Egyptian Mummies, to a traditional butchers shop. From Snowy the polar bear, to living ants and bees. The citys amazing...
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
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Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Sheffield Botanical Gardens cover 19 acres and were first opened in 1836. Originally designed by Robert Marnock in the Gardenesque style, the site now has fifteen different garden areas featuring collections of plants from all over the world, including Mediterranean, Asian, American prairie-style, woodland and rock-and-water plantings. The...
Heeley City Farm - Sheffield
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Heeley City Farm - Sheffield
Welcome to Heeley City Farm - a friendly farm and environmental visitor centre in Heeley, in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We're open every day from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm (4.30 pm in the winter) and admission is FREE! Meet our friendly animals, play in our under 8's Playground enjoy our Farm Café serving healthy, farm-cooked...
Just for Kids - Heeley
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Just for Kids - Heeley
~Just for Kids is an indoor play area covering age ranges are from 1 to 12 year olds. There's a cafe for adults to sit and view their kids / toddlers and a soft play are for babies. For older kids over 4 years there's tube slides, ope nets & walk ways, roller blading, bouncy castles, tunnels & mazes you go through so they can get as...
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
Barrow Hill Roundhouse was built in 1870 as a maintenance centre for steam locomotives. Engines were repaired, watered, coaled and turned around here. This required a turntable with lines of track called 'spurs' set around it. The name roundhouse originates from the conical roof that these buildings used to have. In the 1860's the roundhouses...
Highfield Adventure Playground
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Highfield Adventure Playground
Highfield Adventure Playground is a fantastic afternoon out for all the family, suitable for kids aged from 0 to 13. It is always staffed when open. Kids will love the FAST zip wire and the HUGE tower and tunnel slide. There are bits and pieces around to play with like tyres and reels, a water pump for wet and muddy play and plenty of sand to dig...
Fired Arts Craft Café - Sheffield
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Fired Arts Craft Café - Sheffield
If you’re looking for an experience that’s decidedly different, utterly absorbing and totally creative you’ve come to the right place. Paint a pot, make a mosaic or decorate using Decopatch ... if you fancy getting all creative and crafty, we can help, whether you’re aged two, or ninety two! Fun Stuff: Pot painting ...
Hardwick Hall
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Hardwick Hall
One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses     Spectacular Tudor treasure house     Built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most powerful and wealthy woman     Outstanding 16th and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries     Fine historic...
HARDWICK OLD HALL
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HARDWICK OLD HALL
Discover the stately ruins of the birthplace of Bess of Hardwick, one of the richest and most remarkable women of Elizabethan England.  Ascend through four floors to enjoy spectacular views over the Derbyshire countryside and Hardwick New Hall.  Take your time and admire the spectacular decorative plasterwork on your way up.   ...
SUTTON SCARSDALE HALL
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SUTTON SCARSDALE HALL
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Revolution House
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Revolution House
In 1688, three local noblemen, the Earl of Devonshire, the Earl of Danby and Mr John D'Arcy met at Whittington disguised as a hunting party, to begin planning their part in the overthrow of James II. A rainstorm sent them seeking shelter to the Cock and Pynot alehouse. Now known as Revolution House, it is a free public museum. There is a display...
Norfolk Heritage Park
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Norfolk Heritage Park
Norfolk Heritage Park has 30 Hectares of Green Flag Award Winning Victorian Park with playgrounds for under 8s and over 8s, lots of sports pitches, and the Centre in The Park with a Cafe. It is open throughout the year and free to visit. The Under 8s playground offers climbing, sliding and swinging while there is a separate more adventurous...
Skate Central of Sheffield
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Skate Central of Sheffield
Skate Central is open all year round for public skaing and private hire. We pride ourselves on being the best value recreational sporting activity in he City. If you do not own a pair of skates, you can hire a pair of skates for the sum of £2 and you can choose to hire either inline skates or the more traditional quad skate. ROLLER...
The Edge Climbing Centre
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The Edge Climbing Centre
The Edge Climbing Centre With over 150 marked routes The Edge, offers a unique indoor climbing experience. Rockstars: Climbing For Ages 7 to 13 2 hours of fully supervised climbing, including all climbing equipment and refreshments. An ideal way to get children interested in an adventure sport and a great and exciting way to exercise. All...
Graves Art Gallery - Sheffield
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Graves Art Gallery - Sheffield
Welcome to the Graves Gallery - The Graves Gallery is the home of Sheffield’s visual art collection. Situated above the Central Library, away from the noise and traffic of the city centre, the Gallery is a peaceful haven for visitors to enjoy the city’s art and a programme of temporary exhibitions. Famous names on show at the Graves...
National Emergency Services Museum - Sheffield
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National Emergency Services Museum - Sheffield
National Emergency Services Museum is the worlds larges joint 999 museum showing an insight into all of our Emergency Services through hands-on learning with history. With 30+ vehicles on site, 3 floors of exhibits to explore, discover and learn including real Victorian Police Cells (including smells!) there really is something for everyone. The...
Kelham Island Museum
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Kelham Island Museum
Kelham Island Museum was opened in 1982 to house the objects, pictures and archive material representing Sheffield's industrial story. Located in one of the city's oldest industrial districts, the Museum stands on a man-made island over 900 years old. Come inside and explore the new look Museum amidst the sights and sounds of industrial...
Foundry Climbing
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Foundry Climbing
Foundry Climbing offers over 200 routes, 70% of which are from F5a to F7a. Over 1,100 sqm of climbing walls. Regular clubs for children and adults offering instruction in indoor climbing. These include Spider Club (aged 7 to 11 years), Young Climbers Club (aged 11 to 17 years), Adult Club (aged 18 years and over). One-off taster sessions are...
The House Skatepark
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The House Skatepark
The House Skatepark is in an airy10,500 sq ft warehouse and offers a variety of street and pro style equipment ranging from friendly to fiendish to perfect and the whole park has a wooden floor to take the worst out of the inevitable. It should be noted that this is a mini wheel only park, so no bikes, even BMXs, but you are allowed to bring your...
Parkwood Karting
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Parkwood Karting
Turn off the driving games and bring your little speed freaks to Parkwood Karting for a dose of the real stuff! Junior karting has a supportive environment with great tuition so is ideal for children aged 8 years or older looking to get started in karting from very beginner or progress their racing skills if they're old hands already. All...
Medieval Mayhem
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Medieval Mayhem
We have Sheffield’s Tallest, Most Action-packed frame Unique features and 4 Amazing Slides! We serve delicious “locally” sourced and Home Cooked food We have free Superfast Wifi. We serve proper, Good Coffee! We are now open 7 days a week! Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30 – 6:00 Pricing: Age 4+ £5.95 ...
Ponds Forge - Sheffield
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Ponds Forge - Sheffield
Come and make a splash in the Surf City leisure pool. The best place in Sheffield for swimming and having fun with all the family! The 2 covered flumes scale from the top of the building, wind outside and land in their own splash pool. Sit up for a gentle ride or lay down for super speed! The main pool is great for swimming or just having fun in...
Millennium Gallery
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Millennium Gallery
Millennium Gallery should be your destination if you and the kids are interested in craft, art and design. The permanent metalwork collection is one of the finest in the whole world and contains beautiful items that have been collected from every continent. There are also various items that Sheffield is famous for, such as cutlery and tableware....
The Winter Garden
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The Winter Garden
The Winter Garden is a great place to stop for a peaceful time out in the heart of Sheffield and it's right beside the Millennium Gallery too so perfect for a dual visit! A pleasing chance to get back to nature in a very modern setting and for kids to stretch their legs. This striking glasshouse is actually large enough to hold 5,000 of the...
Quasar Sheffield
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Quasar Sheffield
Quasar Sheffield offers a terrific little laser tag arena, with glow in the dark features and other awesome visual and sound effects to make it really immersive! You can stalk your sister (and everyone else) through the semi darkness of the maze, armed with your trusty laser cannon and the knowledge that if anyone 'hits' you you've got several...
Kidz Krazy House - Hillsborough
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Kidz Krazy House - Hillsborough
Welcome to all our customers old and new, whether  you're after a relaxing cuppa with an up-to-date magazine to lose yourself in, or an energetic and interactive run, jump and slide around the centre with your child, this is the place to be! We are a children’s indoor play and activity centre, situated in the heart of the...
Fastlane Bowl
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Fastlane Bowl
Fastlane Bowl has everything for the family, whether it's bumper bars for the young ones (or old) so the ball doesn't go down the gutter or a pint for dad! We cater for all ages, children's parties or a night out for the parents and there friends. We also do all types of burgers if you're a bit peckish. Don't forget to ring first to book your...
Megakidz - Sheffield
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Megakidz - Sheffield
Megakidz Indoor Play Centre Soft Play 0-11 Years. Megabites Healthy Cafe Free Parking. Open Mon-Sat Childrens Parties & Party Host Parent & Toddler Group, 3 Days Opening Times: Monday-Friday 9am-2pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Prices: Weekdays £3.50 School holidays £3.99 Under 1’s go free. Wednesday Rhythm...
Curious About Sheffield
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Curious About Sheffield
Curious About Sheffield gives an entertaining glimpse into what makes this fascinating Yorkshire city what it is today. Resident or just visiting you’ll spot things you wouldn’t have otherwise noticed, and be constantly surprised by this famous Yorkshire city. Admission: £4.99 for a download, or £5.50 plus P and P for...
Madrenaline
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Madrenaline
Mad-Renaline Activity Centre: Combo Kidz fun activity day out with the kids! It's the school holidays and your little darlings are complaining about being bored: time to discover the best of kids' activities ever, Let the experts tire the teens out with a full on two hours packed to the brim with crazy outdoor activities. Admission: Child...
Lyme Park - Disley
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Lyme Park - Disley
On the edge of the Peak District, nestling within sweeping moorland, Lyme Park is a magnificent estate. Its wild remoteness and powerful beauty contrast with one of the most famous country-house images in England – the backdrop to where Darcy meets Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice . Discover a colourful family history – from rescuing...
Lyme Park
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Lyme Park
Adventure playground and lots of children's events throughout the year at Lyme Park, House and Gardens. Vast medieval deer park, moorland and woodland estate to explore. Famous scene in 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995) where Darcy emerges from a lake was filmed here. A Tudor house transformed into a huge Italianate palace in the 18th...
Leaps and Bounds - Leek
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Leaps and Bounds - Leek
Leaps and Bounds Indoor Play Centre, is an exciting fun packed indoor adventure play and party centre for children up to 9 years old (height limit 4’9″). We offer a clean,  safe, friendly, and stimulating environment for children to play, let off steam, meet other children and at the same time, get great healthy exercise,...
The Little Rascals Club - Ashbourne
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The Little Rascals Club - Ashbourne
Open Monday to Friday, 10.30 am to 4 pm. £3.00 per session, under-ones free. Bouncy castle, climb and slide, tents and tunnels, cars and bikes, trampolines, dressing up, baby toys.  Activities include : - Bouncy Castle - Cars & Bikes - Tents & Tunnels - Little Tikes Climbing frame & slide - Trampolines -...
Lunar Lift-Off - Ashbourne
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Lunar Lift-Off - Ashbourne
Lunar Lift-off was created by a mother with the wants and needs of other mothers in mind! Come Play With Larry, Lottie and Lester the space dog. There are three separate play areas - babies, under and over 5's. As well as the play structure, there are various other toys for your child to enjoy - a train table, play kitchen, puzzles, books to...
Carsington Water
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Carsington Water
Carsington Sports and Leisure have been providing training courses for professionals and amateur enthusiasts for many years in water based activities. We offer training in a wide variety of disciplines, using a diverse fleet of modern equipment. The centre is a Royal Yachting Association (R.Y.A.) recognised training centre, and also a...
Carsington Sports and Leisure
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Carsington Sports and Leisure
We offer training in a wide variety of disciplines, using a diverse fleetof modern equipment. The centre is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognised training centre, and also delivers British Canoe Union (BCU)courses. This means that all equipment reaches a high standard, and that all training at the centre is conducted by qualified ...
Ashbourne Recreation Ground
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Ashbourne Recreation Ground
Derbyshire Dales District Council is delighted to manage and maintain  Ashbourne Recreation Ground and Memorial Gardens.The District Council provides facilities in this town centre haven for local bowls, cricket,  football and rugby clubs (contact details below) and a multi-use  games area for 5-a-side football, tennis and...
Sheffield Manor Lodge
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Sheffield Manor Lodge
Sheffield Manor Lodge is the last remains of what was once the Great Sheffield Deer Park. Today you can visit the Discovery Centre to find out how it has changed over its 600 year history and explore the ruins of the once grand Tudor mansion where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned for 14 years. Come on a Saturday tour and you may even run into...
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
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Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is near Leek in the North Staffordshire Peak District and our steam trains give a great family day out ideal for kids on train trip along Rudyard lake. The railway uses coal fired steam engines to pull all its trains.  Its one of the UK's finest heritage steam railways and is constantly developing new attractions...
Castaways Cove
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Castaways Cove
Here at Castaways Cove we are proud of our initiatives to welcome and include customers from all sectors of the community, working in close conjunction with Sheffield’s change for life program, promoting the wellbeing of all children.  Our current initiatives include a healthy options menu that was introduced to us recognised by...
Welcome to our Peak Districk page that gives you activities for the kids in this wonderful National Park for exciting days out with the family we have found you something for everyone to do whether its throughout the week or at the weekend!
You can find a lot of outdoor pursuit places to visit and great walks to endeavour but most of all its a pleasure to visit with its sightseeing tours and countryside to roam!

This is an ideal destination during holidays and school breaks to give the kids a break after ther studies have finished in the peak district.



Click on a link below to find days out in the Peak District there are loads of things to do in this region and national park:


Kids days out near Alfreton | Things to do near Belper | Fun days out near Bolsover  
Childrens attractions near Buxton | Kids entertainment near ChesterfieldActivities for toddlers near Derby
 Ideas for days out near Heanor Great days out near Ilkeston Stuff for kids near Long Eaton
Family fun near Matlock | Days out with the kids near Pinxton | Fun things to do near Ripley
Childrens attractions near Staveley | Kids attractions near Swadlincote
Things to do in the Peak District
Kids Days Out in the Peak District