Family-friendly things to do at Foremark

Image shows a child and mum playing with autumn leaves — Experience the awe of autumn at Foremark | © National Trust/Rod Kirkpatrick

From adventures in the playground to walks through the woodland, there’s plenty of ways to enjoy a great family day out at Foremark. Find out what family-friendly events are coming up and all the information you need to make the most of your visit.

Pitch up and play

With plenty of open space, load the car with your favourite games and enjoy an afternoon of family fun. What games will you bring?

For those seeking a bigger adventure, go wild in the playground and enjoy climbing, swinging, and spinning.

Child about to slide down a slide in the playground — Fun in the playground at Foremark | © National Trust/Rod Kirkpatrick

Get active

With a range of waymarked walks, cool down this summer on a walk through the woodland. The green walk is perfect for those with little legs or those seeking a shorter adventure.

Alternatively, bring along your bike and explore Foremark via two wheels along the bridleway.

Plan your route

Please be respectful of others

All paths at Foremark are multi-use, so please be mindful of other users and share with care.

Visitors with young children and a dog having refreshments at a picnic bench at Foremark, Derbyshire — Visitors enjoying a dog walk at Foremark | © National Trust \ Rod Kirkpatrick

Looking after Foremark

You can help us look after Foremark by:

Leaving BBQs at home – whether that’s with gas, coal, a camping stove or however you like to cook your burgers.

Taking any litter home with you.

Staying out of the water – for your own safety, there’s no water access for you or your four-legged friends. Blue green algae is present at Foremark, which can be fatal for dogs.

Keeping dogs on a lead around the visitor facilities, playground, near livestock, and along the Bridleway and nearby woodland.

Visiting with your dog