Local attractions

Halloween Half Term Fun

16th September 2024
Places to visit during October Half TermMany attractions are hosting Halloween events during the October half term holidays! (Please visit their website for opening times & tickets). Halloween Party at Little Monkeys Play Centre30th October 20 …Read More about Halloween Half Term Fun

Places to visit during February Half Term

8th January 2024
Places to visit during February Half TermPlease find below a list of places that are open during February Half Term for you to visit whilst on holiday. (Please visit their website for opening times & tickets)Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath &ndas …Read More about Places to visit during February Half Term
Selection of bright wellies on the steps of a lodge

Wet Day Wonders

22nd October 2023
The saying goes that, “There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing” and that analogy is certainly true in the Peak District! Even when the weather is bad, the Peak District is still breathtakingly beautiful, so we would still recommend …Read More about Wet Day Wonders
View from outside the manifold tea rooms

Enjoy a day out at a National Trust property in Derbyshire

11th July 2023
There are lots of National Trust Estates to visit in Derbyshire, including stately homes and breathtaking countryside.The White Peak Estate incorporates the stunning Ilam Park, Dovedale and the Manifold Valley. Ilam Park is ideal for families and d …Read More about Enjoy a day out at a National Trust property in Derbyshire
Child walking through rope tunnel at Chatsworth playground

Farmyard fun at Chatsworth

12th September 2020
In the week before our four year olds started school we decided to enjoy a day out at Chatsworth Adventure playground and farm yard. Chatsworth House is one of the most famous stately homes in the UK and in addition to the house, it boasts an adventure playgro …Read More about Farmyard fun at Chatsworth
Cable Cars at Matlock Bath

Fun day out at the Heights of Abraham

24th August 2020
The Heights of Abraham is a unique attraction a few miles from Darwin Forest. Who would expect to be able to ride a cable car to enjoy spectacular views in the heart of Derbyshire?The Heights of Abraham is in Matlock Bath, itself a tourist attraction for man …Read More about Fun day out at the Heights of Abraham