The festive season is in full swing! Check out our Christmas guide for family-friendly festive events in and around the Peak District National Park.
Here are the latest articles and reviews, plus updated holiday guides for Peak District Kids.
- 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… - Peak District Christmas 2025: what’s on in and around the National Park
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… - 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 District Christmas Markets (dates and details for 2025)
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… - Peak District October half term 2025 and Halloween events
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… - MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS: top tips for your visit
Matlock Bath Illuminations 2025 runs every Saturday and Sunday from September 6th to October 26th, plus Friday 24th October. Matlock Bath Illuminations is a long standing tradition (since 1897) where…
