‘Trigbagging’ (the challenge of visiting trig points) has become a thing for outdoor enthusiasts over the past few years. These trig points are concrete ‘triangulation pillars’ dotted around high points of the UK, which were used by the Ordnance Survey in order to determine the exact shape of the country (click here for more information about them). …
The Birchen Edge walk is one of our favourite Peak District pub walks as it starts and ends at the The Robin Hood Inn (where kids eat free Monday to Friday!) But there are also fantastic views once you get up to the escarpment, loads of climbing and scrambling opportunities, and there’s even a trig …
Alton Towers pulls out all the stops when it comes to Christmas with a unique Santa Grotto and authentic Christmas Markets. Throw in some classic Alton Towers rides and fantastic festive entertainment and theming, and it really is one of the best locations to celebrate Christmas in the UK, and we’re super lucky that it’s …
The Peak District National Park is very limited for places to paddle board. But if your are looking for a location more generically in Derbyshire for paddling boarding, Whaley Bridge, just outside the national park boundary near Buxton, is a good option. Another is Cromford Canal, near Matlock. But here, we’re going to chat about …
The Peak District National Park offers lots of opportunities for kids to scramble and climb boulders in the natural environment, with favourite family walks for this being Robin Hood’s Stride, Birchen Edge, and Higger Tor. But if you want to hone their techniques, and are perhaps looking for a rainy day activity, how about visiting …
Direct from Grindleford railway station, this classic Peak District family walk shows off the fantastic natural diversity of the National Park; from the magical mossy woodland of Padley Gorge, to the sweeping views of Surprise View and Mother Cap with boulders beckoning to be scrambled on. With so many natural play areas, this circular Grindleford …
With so many farms dotted around the Peak District, you’d be surprised to learn that one of the only places you can actually feed farm animals is Matlock Farm Park. Technically, Matlock Farm Park is situated just outside the National Park boundary, but it’s a fantastic day out if you’re visiting the Peak District or …
The magic height to get on all rides at Alton Towers is 140cm. If your thrill-seeking kids sit short of this and have outgrown Cbeebies (there’s a superb CBeebies Land at Alton Towers for younger visitors), you may be wondering if a trip to Alton Towers is worthwhile, or if you should wait until they’ve …
There aren’t that many Peak District glamping sites that cater for families, so when Peak District Kids was invited to check out the Ready Camp glamping tents at Crowden Camp & Caravanning Site, we jumped at the chance. Read on for Lizzie Sansam’s Ready Camp review. Having never ‘glamped’ before, I didn’t really know what …
If you’re looking for a unique indoor experience where kids can let their imaginations run free, then you’ll love The Play Village in Ashbourne, just outside of the South Peak District border. Completely different to soft play, this experience is centred around the magical art of role play. There are eight play pods set up …