Are you planning a visit to the Peak District with kids? Whether you’re looking for family walks, traffic-free bike rides, pubs with playgrounds, family campsites, or the best paddling spots, everything you need to know about your family visit to the UK’s oldest National Park can be found here.
What’s on this Easter holidays in the Peak District
Easter is a magical time in the Peak District; spring is in the air, the buds are in bloom, it’s lambing season, and with the rise in temperatures and longer daylight hours, it’s a wonderful time to visit. Here we cover what’s on in the Peak District for families 2024.
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33 things to do in the Peak District with kids
Walks and bike rides are obviously top things to do in the Peak District, but there are also animal parks, canoeing, abseiling, wild swimming, cable cars, old trams, caverns… and lots LOTS more.
The Peak District Kids shop
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My Walks Log Book£9.85
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Peak District Kids snoods£11.95
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Peak District Kids iron-on patches£5.50
Download and print out our walking guides ready for your family walk. There are over 80 downloadable walk guides available, and these include all the main Peak District family walks, pram-friendly walks, and toddler walks.
Each printable download is just £1.50, whether it’s a short 1km stroll or an epic walk up Kinder Scout.
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Featuring 61 family walks in the Peak District, that have been tested by kids, for kids. All walking guides include step by step instructions with photos, map, and parking details, so no map reading is required.
The best buggy and pram friendly walks in the Peak District, with even footpaths and avoiding stiles. These are mostly circular routes, and all have been pram-tested.
Walking with a toddler involves a bucket load of patience from the parents, but if you start them hiking young, they will be hiking up Kinder Scout before your know it! Our toddlers and pre-schooler walks are all less than 3km, are relatively flat, and offer lots of variety.
Traffic-free family bike rides
Thanks to old railway tracks criss-crossing the National Park that have been transformed into gravel paths, there are a some fantastic traffic-free trails that make for some easy Peak District cycle routes for families. Plus, there are also some lovely routes around reservoirs, such as Ladybower.
Pubs and cafes with a play area
The majority of pubs and cafes in the Peak District are welcoming to families, and many have separate kids’ menus. But when there’s a kids play area? Well parents, it’s time to order in another drink.
Whilst we strive to encourage families to get out in all weather, some days you just want to shelter from the rain. Here we cover the best things to in and around the Peak District on a rainy day.
Visiting the Peak District with kids is all about enjoying the great outdoors, and what better way to do this than camping! There are some fantastic family campsites in the Peak District; from basic ones by a river where you just rock up and pitch your tent in a field without pre-booking, to more managed site that have shops, playgrounds and WIFI on site.
New on Peak District Kids
- Bamford pram-friendly walk to Ladybower Dam (circular, 6.7km)This pram-friendly Peak District walk leads you along the even footpath of Thornhill Trail to Ladybower Reservoir, where you can see the two large Ladybower Plug holes (technically known as …
- Milldale walk to Ilam Rock (pram-friendly, 4.5km)Dovedale is a very popular destination for walkers and most make a beeline for Dovedale Stepping Stones. But further up the valley lies the sleepy hamlet of Milldale where this …
- Go Ape Buxton REVIEW: tree top fun for kids aged 10+Go Ape is renowned across the UK as the ultimate high ropes adventure course and receives rave reviews from families who take on the challenge. But did you know that …
- Lumsdale Falls walk: explore the stunning waterfall near Matlock (circular, 3.3km)This short, circular Lumsdale Falls walk offers more than just a spectacular waterfall to see. There are peaceful ponds to relax by and the valley is oozing with history dating …
- Robin Hood’s Cave walk along Stanage Edge to Stanage Pole (6.9km)Hidden within the cliff face of Stanage Edge is Robin Hood’s Cave; a secret cave where the notorious Robin Hood and his merry men are believed to have taken shelter. …
- Bakewell pram-friendly walk along the Monsal Trail (circular, 3.8km)This easy-going, pram-friendly walk starts in Bakewell town centre by Weir Bridge and leads you up to the very start of the Monsal Trail and along to Bakewell station (disused), …