Discover a range of family-friendly country cottages, barn conversions, farmhouses, and lodges set on working farms in Derbyshire. Many of these rural retreats are equipped with child-friendly features such as cots, highchairs, and stairgates, outdoor play areas, and a variety of toys and games to keep little ones entertained. Children will also delight in exploring the surrounding farmland, meeting the animals, and getting a taste of rural life.
Derbyshire offers a wealth of family-friendly attractions. Highlights include the National Tramway Museum, an open-air attraction where visitors can step back in time and ride vintage trams through recreated period streets and into the surrounding countryside. There are also engaging exhibitions exploring the history of tramway development, along with a woodland walk and sculpture trail to enjoy.
For those seeking adventure, the Heights of Abraham provides a memorable experience. Visitors can take a cable car ride across the Derwent Valley to the summit of Masson Hill, to be rewarded with stunning panoramic views. The site is also home to underground Victorian show caverns, where impressive geological formations are brought to life through dramatic sound and light displays, while little ones will enjoy the immersive Wombles walk-through attraction.
Families with younger children will love Gulliver’s Kingdom, a theme park designed especially for toddlers and primary school-aged visitors. It has a variety of rides, including log flumes, roller coasters, a drop tower, and dodgems. There’s also plenty more to explore, from a toy museum and dinosaur world to an adventure village, pirate ship, and animal barn with friendly farm animals.
Nature lovers should make time for Foremark, a beautiful National Trust reserve with a mix of grass heathland, woodland, and a scenic reservoir. The area is rich in wildlife, with hundreds of species of moths and birds, as well as a small herd of wild ponies. Children are well catered for too, with an adventure play area, hands-on activities, and plenty of picturesque spots perfect for a family picnic
Add to this a charming market towns and villages, historic houses and gardens, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Peak District, and you have all the ingredients for an unforgettable family holiday.
