Family Days Out in Derbyshire

Driving or walking over the magnificent moors and past the rugged peaks of the Peak district is part of any family day out in Derbyshire. Add in the wealth of picturesque spa towns like Matlock or Buxton, stately homes like the magnificent Chatsworth, Haddon Hall in Bakewell or Hardwick Hall in Chesterfield and the child friendly museums and important industrial centres like Derby and you have the right ingredients to appeal to all family members whatever their ages.

Recommended family days out in Derbyshire

Gulliver's Kingdom, Derbyshire

	Even the very smallest member of your family will feel really grown up here, in fact like Gulliver when he first woke up in Liliput! Wander through six miniature lands from the Alpine joys of Little Switzerland to the Palais Royale with a whole host or rides just waiting to be enjo...
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Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

	One of the oldest Country Houses in England has been owned by the same family since the 1500's, and is a good choice for a family outing. Its lovely gardens are great to walk around and the Hall itself, which has been the setting for countless TV and film dramas, is of great interest...
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Peak Cavern, Derbyshire

	Stalagmites and stalactites - do you remember which is which? Whichever way they point, they are always impressive and they are displayed at their best by the effective fibre-optic lighting throughout this natural cave system. Your family will enjoy the riverside walk to the ca...
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Donington Grand Prix Collection, Derbyshire

	There is nothing quite like that growl as gears change at 150 mph on a corner in a Grand Prix Circuit. If you and the kids enjoy watching the races on the TV then you'll enjoy this tour around the World's largest collection of Grand Prix cars. You'll never get closer to them - unless t...
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Derby Museum of Industry & History, Derbyshire

	There's no trouble at this mill, quite the contrary, this former silk mill has transformed itself into a fascinating museum for the whole family. The history of Derby's rich industrial heritage, from silk weaving to the development of Rolls-Royce aero engines is on display here and part...
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