- Top 10 things to do in Buxton with kids
Whilst the thermal spa town of Buxton doesn’t actually lie within the Peak District National Park boundary, it’s pretty much surrounded by it and worthy of a visit. Most tourists …
- Buxton Pottery Painting: pick and paint a work of art
Buxton Pottery Painting is such a special way to spend some quality time with family and friends, whilst also creating something completely unique! It certainly is a great addition to …
- Peak District summer holidays: what’s on guide for families
Please check official event websites for the most up-to-date information, as times, dates, and opening hours may change. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the …
- Peak District Mining Museum: everything you need to know
Located in the grand building that is Matlock Bath’s Pavilion, you will find this charming mining museum. It may get a little overlooked amongst all the action of the Matlock …
- Matlock Bath Aquarium: everything you need to know
To complete it’s seaside town status, landlocked Matlock Bath (often coined ‘Derbyshire-on-sea‘) has a small aquarium amongst the row of fish ‘n’ chippies and arcades along it’s ‘promenade’. Matlock Bath …
- National Stone Centre: the perfect day out for little geologists
Pan for gems, build a drystone wall, and hunt for fossils at The National Stone Centre, just outside the Peak District National Park, close to Matlock Bath. The National Stone …
- Steeple Grange Light Railway: riding the rails, whatever the weather
Discover a hidden gem in Derbyshire where narrow-gauge trains run through scenic limestone countryside. Steeple Grange Light Railway, tucked between the towns of Cromford and Wirksworth, may be slightly hidden …
- Peak District May half term: WHAT’S ON this Spring Bank Holiday
Be sure to check official event websites for the most up-to-date information before your visit, as times, dates, and opening hours may change. If you’re planning your family days out …
- Peak District Early May Bank Holiday Weekend: WHAT’S ON
The early May bank holiday is just around the corner and if you’re looking for family-friendly events taking place in and around the Peak District for the long weekend, then …
- Short Ilam Park walk: perfect for pushchairs and toddlers (1.7km)
A lovely, leisurely pram-friendly walk in the beautiful setting of Ilam Park and picturesque Dovedale. The walk starts by crossing the parkland and dropping down towards the River Manifold. It then …