Pumpkin picking has become a big tradition for many families on the build up to Halloween (nicely timed with October half term), and we absolutely love it! Dressed in wellies, it’s guaranteed fun for littles one as they weave their wheelbarrow through the fields in search of that perfect pumpkin to then bring it home…
Chatsworth House is one of the grandest estates in the UK and the jewel of the Peak District. Set in expansive parkland where wild deer roam and backed by wooded hills, it’s been chosen as Britain’s favourite country house several times, and it’s an absolute must do if you’re looking for things to do in…
An open air swimming pool is perhaps one of the last things you would expect in a Peak District village. But thanks to a local business man and philanthropist, Mr George Lawrence, Hathersage has had it’s very own outdoor pool since the 1936, and it’s heated! With views of Stanage Edge, Hathersage Church and the surrounding…
Have you heard about Thornbridge Gardens and Café? Sat just off the Monsal Trail near Great Longstone, it has become one of the best Peak District activities for families with little ones. 12 acres of quirky and quintessentially English gardens surround the grand Thornbridge Hall, dotted with statues and temples, and bursting with colour. But…
Matlock Meadows is unfortunately closed to the public until further notice. As a result, the ice cream parlour is closed, and visitors can no longer access the play areas or see the farm animals. Just a five minute drive from Matlock, Matlock Meadows Farm is a really lovely place to stop into for a couple…
Are you nervous of bumping into cows on your Peak District walk? Here we share the best family walks in the Peak District where you are very unlikely to meet any cows. The Peak District National Park is 86% farmland, which is used mostly for grazing sheep or cattle. This means that there’s a good…
Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the tourist town of Matlock Bath (sometimes referred to as ‘Derbyshire-on-Sea‘) is Gulliver’s Kingdom Matlock. Whilst it may not live up to the expectations of Alton Towers‘ big, adrenaline rides, there’s a dated charm to this small park and it’s especially suited to primary aged kids. Featuring 19 rides,…
A visit to the Heights of Abraham, Matlock, is one of our favourite days out in the Peak District and a must for any family visiting Matlock. Your journey starts with a cable car ride across the Derwent Valley and up to a hilltop estate. But there’s a lot more than stunning views to admire…
The Peak District is the perfect destination for outdoor activities, but one of the absolute highlights must be rock climbing. If you’ve spent any time in the National Park, you’ll no doubt have seen various rocks, boulders and cliff-faces dotted with climbers, perhaps along Stanage Edge or Curbar Edge. Whilst we have some fantastic walks…
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 shaft spillways). With a diameter of 24 metres, these plugholes are very impressive in full flow when they allow the overflow of water in the…