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A child explores the outdoors with their family in autumn
Autumn adventures can connect all ages with the outdoors. | © National Trust / Chris Lacey

Family-friendly places to visit in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Make memories with your family in the special places we care for in the Peak District and Derbyshire, whatever the weather. There's plenty to explore, from cycle trails and organised activities to a country house designed specially for younger visitors.

Come out and play at these places around the Peak District & Derbyshire.

Family walk through a decorated Christmas arch outside
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Family fun at Kedleston 

Spend time with family and explore the rolling landscape and miles of unspoilt woodland.

Family cycling in parkland at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire in autumn.
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Calke Abbey 

Find inspiration for family days out at Calke Abbey, with natural play trails, cycle hire at Calke Explore, and family activities to keep the kids entertained all year round.

South-west end of Sudbury Hall in autumn Derbyshire
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The Children’s Country House at Sudbury 

The Children’s Country House Museum and Gardens are open every weekend and during school holidays, for a fun day out with history.

Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Closed now
Visitors in the garden in autumn at Lyme Park, Cheshire
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Activities for families at Lyme 

From running, skipping and jumping around Crow Wood play area and dressing up in period costume inside the house, to spotting red deer in the park, there’s something for everyone at Lyme.

West elevation of Hardwick Hall during Hardwick Wintertide
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Hardwick 

Tick off some of your '50 Things' at Hardwick or pick up an activity sheet or spotter's guide to help you make the most of your time in the great outdoors.

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
Wooden bridge crossing a rocky stream in autumn woodland
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Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors 

Discover the wildflower-rich meadows and ancient woodlands of Longshaw. Pick up an orienteering course or follow a trail to discover wildlife as you explore.

near Sheffield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
The Garden Terrace and Thorpe Cloud seen in the distance at Ilam Park, Derbyshire
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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak 

Make the most of the great outdoors with the family by exploring the limestone hills of the White Peak.

Ashbourne, Staffordshire

Fully open today
A blue and purple sky reflected in a large expanse of water with a small silhouetted jetty jutting into the water on the bottom left and a silhouetted twiggy tree branch in the top left. In the distance are snow-capped hills, bathing in morning sunlight.

Discover more in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Historic houses, arts and crafts cottages and the spectacular Peak District make up this varied part of the Midlands.