It’s cold out there! Make sure you read our winter walking tips if you’re heading out into the hills.
Here are the latest articles and reviews, plus updated holiday guides for Peak District Kids.
- Peak District February half term 2026: what’s on
Please note that not all attractions and local businesses have announced their February half term event details for 2026. As soon as events are announced, they are added to this… - Haddon Grove REVIEW: family friendly holiday cottages in the Peak District, with a pool
“Now this is the way to finish a walk!” exclaimed my 7 year old as he jumped into the pool and emerged in a floating star shape with a big… - Safe winter walking tips for families
Peak District Kids is all about inspiring and providing families the resources to go out exploring the National Park in all weathers. We love seeing all your posts shared on… - Twixmas in the Peak District 2025/2026: things to do in the Christmas holidays
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… - Peak Rail Santa Specials REVIEW: Derbyshire’s festive family steam-train adventure
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… - Dolomite Training REVIEW: outdoor family activity day including abseiling and caving
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… - Matlock Farm Park REVIEW
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…. - Ilam to Dovedale Stepping Stones walk (circular, 7km)
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… - Pumpkin picking at PUMPKIN CORNER, near Ashbourne (2025)
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… - Where to meet Santa in the Peak District 2025
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…
