Peak District and Derbyshire

Explore the wind-swept peaks and far-reaching views of the first National Park or visit the wider county of Derbyshire for historic houses, fragrant gardens and wild countryside adventures.

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A family of visitors walk down a grassy path through the Pleasure Grounds towards the south front of the house at Calke Abbey on a summer's day

Place

Calke Abbey

The un-stately home and country estate

The East view of Hardwick from the East Court

Place

Kedleston Hall

18th-century mansion with Adam interiors, colonial history and vast parkland

A child walking along a fallen tree holding an adult's hand with another child playing on a tree in the background

Place

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

A view over the Italian gardens at Ilam Park looking out to the hills of the White Peak with Thorpe Cloud in the distance

Place

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

The White Peak, including Ilam Park, Dovedale, and Hamps and Manifold Valleys

Walkers on the path up to Kinder Scout, Edale, Derbyshire

Place

Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak

Heather-clad moors of Kinder, to the gritstone tors of Derwent Edge

View of Lyme Hall and the Italian Garden at Lyme, Cheshire

Place

Lyme

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

A view of the water tower, positioned on a slight grassy hill with a large tree to the left at Staunton Harold

Place

Staunton Harold

Countryside space with wildflower meadows, woodland walks and open water

A view of a bench between the trees surrounded by grass and overlooking the reservoir at Foremark

Place

Foremark

Nature reserve with woodland walks, grass heathland and open water

A lamb and ewe in the foreground with people walking up a hill in the White Peak area of the Peak District

Walking in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Visitors enjoying a picnic on a fallen tree on the family trail at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Derbyshire

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

Magnolia in flower in early spring with the house in the background at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Gardens in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A grand, classical stone mansion with a domed roof and curving staircase leading to a pillared front

Houses and buildings in the Peak District and Derbyshire

View from the top of Kinder Downfall in the Peak District, Derbyshire

Countryside and woodland in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A couple and their dog walking on a flagstone path among gentle green hills on a grey, drizzly day

Dog-friendly places in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A group of people walking on a path with views of the peak district moors in the background and drystone walls alongside the path

Outdoor activities in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A group of three people in winter coats sit at a table with hot drinks, behind them are shelves of blue and white china and large metal plates

Places to eat in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Get outdoors and enjoy some of the most spectacular walks in the country

Two hills in the background and rolling green fields with grazing sheep in the foreground on a sunny winter day

Trail

Ilam Park to Wetton circular walk

A scenic walk from Ilam Hall and Park that goes via the River Manifold and River Hamps, taking in stunning views of limestone rock formations on the way.

A steep sided mountain with a valley below in low early evening light. Two walkers in silhouette are just about discernible on the top of the mountain.

Trail

Mam Tor circular walk

This circular walk from Mam Tor in the Peak District takes in some of the most dramatic scenery in the Edale Valley.

See all the walks near you

Discover the best walking routes around the Peak District and Derbyshire for walkers of all abilities, from peaks and lakeside paths to expanses of moorland.

There are a number of performances and cinema screenings taking place across Derbyshire this summer. Plan your perfect summer show today.

4 people with instruments perform on a stage

The Secret Diary of Henry VIII at Ilam Park

Join us on 4 August at Ilam Park for laugh out loud family entertainment. Experience the life and drama of the Tudor Court in front of the spectacular backdrop of Thorpe Cloud.

Comedy of Errors at Kedleston Hall

Three Inch Fools theatre company perform Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors against the backdrop of Kedleston Hall and Parkland.

An audience watches a movie in an outdoor garden

Adventure cinema at Calke Abbey

Experience four nights of open-air film screenings in the grounds of Calke Abbey this summer: Thursday 8 August: Grease Sing-A-Long Friday 9 August: Top Gun Saturday 10 August: Mamma Mia Sunday 11 August: Back To The Future

One male and female performer from the Hand Made Theatre in costume holding a prop bird

Theatre and workshops at the Children's Country House

Join us at the Children's Country House for theatre performances and workshops in the new Woodland Theatre.

Visitors at an open-air cinema event on the grounds at Hardwick, Derbyshire.

Summer Nights Film Festival at The Children's Country House at Sudbury

Join us for screenings of Barbie (16 August) and Wonka (17 August) at The Children's Country House at Sudbury.

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.

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

Explore the Peak District and Derbyshire with your family, including outdoor play areas and a country house designed specially for younger visitors.

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Family exploring the gardens at Hardwick, Derbyshire

Events in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Join in a host of seasonal adventures and events for all ages at places near you. Find out what's on and what’s coming soon.

A photo of a volunteer dressed in a hooded coat and wearing gloves looking at a sphagnum moss plug with volunteers working in the background

Volunteering in the Peak District and Derbyshire

There are lots of ways to get involved and make a difference as a volunteer in the Peak District and Derbyshire, from conserving nature to telling the stories of historic houses and estates.

Two children walking down the stone steps outside the south front at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.

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Supporter groups in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Find out about the supporter groups you can join in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Choose from the Peak District Centre, Mudlarks NTV Group, East Midlands NTV Group, Sheffield Association, South Derbyshire NTV Group and the Derby & District Members’ Group.

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Sustainable travel in the Peak District and Derbyshire

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in the Peak District & Derbyshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

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Event

Orienteering at Kedleston Hall

Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire

Available daily, explore more of the parkland at Kedleston with a family friendly orienteering course. Using a map, choose your own route to find your way.