All parents need a little time to themselves to recharge batteries. Admittedly these opportunities are few and far between, but when they do arise, you want to make the most of it, and what better way to achieve that than a visit to one of the Peak District’s spa days? Losehill Spa is actually the…
Those child-free dates can be few and far between for the majority of parents. So when they do happen, you want to make the most of them! Whilst a Peak District pub walk makes for a great date day, now and again a sprinkling of luxury is deserved, and this is when a Peak District…
The main reason a family ventures to the Peak District is to enjoy the great outdoors. With an extensive network of footpaths and trails that cover the National Park, there are some fantastic family walks, with boulders to climb, farm animals to meet, and epic views to take in from the dramatic escarpments. We have…
Hartington Hills is formerly known at Upper Hurst Farm. The name change came after a devastating fire in 2024 and our review pre-dates this. There have been many updates to the campsite with the rebuild after the fire and the Peak District Kids team hope to be back soon to update this review. Hartington Hills,…
Thor’s Cave is an iconic natural cavern perched on the side of the Manifold Valley. Don’t forget to pack your torch on this Peak District walk as the kids will love climbing and exploring deep into the dark chamber at the back of the cave (and gloves are a good idea for scrambling). Please note…
YHA Castleton Losehill Hall is a YHA with a difference, one which combines all the YHA features you’d expect (affordability, relaxed, welcoming of muddy boots), with some unexpected bonuses (recently renovated Gothic mansion, extensive grounds, family-friendly play area). Factor in the location, adjacent to both the popular village of Castleton and many classic Peak District…
YHA Hathersage is temporarily closed. Hathersage YHA might be one of the smaller YHAs in the Peak District, without the facilities you’ll find at YHA Castleton Losehill for example, but it still makes for an enjoyable overnight stay, right in the heart of the Peak District in one of the area’s most popular villages. We…
Longshaw Estate is a beautiful expanse of parkland, moors and ancient woodland. You’ll find yourself wanting to return again and again with so many different routes to try out. It’s great for kids with dens to play in, tree stumps to jump on, logs to balance on, and plenty of open space for them to…
This is a gentle, circular Ladybower Reservoir walk and pram friendly. Indeed, the well-surfaced paths all the way round make it perfect for families looking for a longer Peak District walk with a pram or buggy. Check out our Ladybower cycle route if you are looking to do the loop on bikes, as the it’s…
The circular Curbar Edge walk, which also takes in Froggatt Edge and White Edge, is a classic Peak District walk offering epic views, a trig point to bag, and a half-way pub stop. It’s one of our longer Peak District family walks, but kids will love the clambering on the boulders, which we save for…