That awkward time between Christmas and New Year can be an odd one. You’re stuffed from Christmas, genuinely have no idea what day it is, but you’ve still got to keep the kids entertained and store some energy for the obligatory New Year celebrations. This is often a time when families look to do a…
The Peak Rail Santa Special is a festive heritage steam-train ride, running every December from Rowsley South Station near Matlock and one of the most popular Christmas family outings in the region. Children can meet Santa on board and everyone can enjoy a wintery journey through the Derbyshire countryside. What to expect from Peak Rail…
Dolomite Training is a Peak District based activity provider offering experiences for a wide variety of groups, including young people and families. Read on for our review. Dolomite Training provided Peak District Kids with a complimentary activity day for the purpose of this honest review. The experiences offered by Dolomite Training really make the most…
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…
Located in Staffordshire, this easy-going, Ilam to Dovedale walk is one of the prettiest river walks in the Peak District. Starting from the grand 17th-century Ilam Park National Trust, this walk leads you down to Dovedale Stepping Stones along a footpath boasting stunning views of Bunster Hill and Thorpe Cloud, and then loops around the…
After being closed last year due to a poor growing season, Pumpkin Corner is back for 2025! Open every Saturday and Sunday throughout October (10am to 4pm). If you’re based in the South of the Peak District over the spooky season, then Pumpkin Corner, just 3 miles from Ashbourne, is the place to go for…
This page is updated regularly as Santa’s visits are announced by his elves. If you would like to feature a relevant Peak District Christmas event that is not listed, please email us. We’re very lucky that the big man himself, Father Christmas, makes a special effort to visit children in the Peak District on the…
This page is updated regularly as events are announced. If you would like to feature a relevant Peak District Christmas event that is not listed, please email us. Christmas is a magical time wherever you are in the UK. But a Peak District Christmas is very special. The quaint little villages decorated in festive cheer…
Peak District Christmas markets are the perfect way to kick off the festive season in the UK’s oldest National Park. Browse local artisan crafts and sip mulled wine as you sway along or tap your toe to local musicians playing Good King Wenceslas. Here in the Peak District, the Christmas Market season kicks off at…
Looking for some spooktacular fun this coming Peak District October half term? There are some fangtastic events taking place around the National Park and we’ve rounded them all up for you here. Autumn is such a wonderful time of year anyway in the Peak District with long walks amongst Mother Nature’s rusty hues and hot…
