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Things to Do in Ashover

27 attractions and days out

Matlock Farm Park ⭐ 4.5 2 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Matlock Farm Park

Experience hands-on encounters with friendly farm animals while exploring peaceful countryside at this family-friendly attraction near Two Dales, featuring full pushchair access and baby facilities.

Steeple Grange Light Railway ⭐ 4.6 2.8 mi away

Railways & Transport

Steeple Grange Light Railway

Take a delightful miniature train ride through Derbyshire countryside at this accessible narrow-gauge railway, with parking, refreshments and facilities on-site at Steeplehouse Station.

Deception Escape Rooms ⭐ 4.8 3.3 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Deception Escape Rooms

Solve puzzles and crack codes together at this Matlock venue offering immersive escape room adventures perfect for families with children aged 11 and up.

Jilbee Land Play Centre ⭐ 4.7 3.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Jilbee Land Play Centre

Let little ones burn off energy at this Clay Cross indoor adventure playground featuring soft play equipment and inflatables, plus an onsite café and baby-friendly facilities.

Ashbourne Recreation Ground ⭐ 5.0 3.4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Ashbourne Recreation Ground

This spacious recreation ground on Cokayne Avenue offers families sports pitches, play equipment and peaceful garden areas, plus an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your visit.

Hall Leys Park ⭐ 4.6 3.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Hall Leys Park

This charming Matlock green space offers year-round entertainment with picnic areas, onsite dining, accessible facilities and plenty to explore for families seeking outdoor fun together.

Arc Leisure ⭐ 4.2 3.8 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Arc Leisure

A fully accessible activity centre on Bakewell Road offering family fun with onsite dining, ample parking and excellent facilities including baby changing areas and accessible toilets throughout.

The Hub at Gladstone ⭐ 4.7 3.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Hub at Gladstone

This welcoming Clay Cross community venue delights little ones with sensory activities, story sessions and infant massage classes, plus an onsite restaurant and accessible facilities for all families.

Matlock Bath Treasure Trail ⭐ 4.6 4 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Matlock Bath Treasure Trail

Solve clues and discover hidden gems around this picturesque Derbyshire village on an exciting family treasure hunt that welcomes picnics and wheelchair users.

Rapid Horizons Matlock ⭐ 5.0 4.2 mi away

Watersports

Rapid Horizons Matlock

Navigate thrilling white-water rapids in Matlock for an action-packed aquatic adventure the whole family will love, with an onsite restaurant to refuel between runs.

Lea Green Centre ⭐ 4.5 4.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Lea Green Centre

An accessible activity centre on Main Road in Lea with onsite restaurant, wheelchair-friendly facilities and parking, perfect for family days out though baby changing isn't available.

Curious About The Matlocks ⭐ 4.3 4.3 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Curious About The Matlocks

Explore this intriguing attraction based at Matlock Bath's historic railway station, featuring an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your visit to the scenic Peak District.

Chesterfield Bowl ⭐ 4.4 4.4 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Chesterfield Bowl

Strike up family fun at this accessible ten-pin bowling venue on Storforth Lane, featuring onsite parking, baby changing rooms and wheelchair-friendly facilities for visitors of all ages.

The Heights of Abraham ⭐ 4.5 4.4 mi away

Caves & Mines

The Heights of Abraham

Take a cable car ride to this hilltop attraction where families can discover ancient caves, enjoy woodland walks and spectacular views over Derwent Valley, plus dining and play facilities.

bonkers illumination golf ⭐ 4.6 4.5 mi away

Adventure Golf

bonkers illumination golf

Experience glow-in-the-dark crazy golf fun for all the family at this accessible venue, complete with dining options, baby facilities and a warm welcome for both pushchairs and four-legged friends.

U Paint It Pots ⭐ 4.4 4.5 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

U Paint It Pots

Unleash your family's creativity at this Brampton ceramic café where everyone can design and decorate their own pottery masterpiece to take home, with refreshments available on-site.

Matlock Bath Aquarium ⭐ 4.3 4.5 mi away

Aquariums & Sea Life Centres

Matlock Bath Aquarium

Seven different experiences await at this North Parade venue, featuring aquatic life plus an impressive European hologram exhibition and extensive fossil displays under one roof.

Peak District Lead Mining Museum ⭐ 4.7 4.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Peak District Lead Mining Museum

Discover the fascinating heritage of Derbyshire's lead mining industry through engaging exhibits at Matlock Bath's Grand Pavilion, with wheelchair access, onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds.

Temple Mine ⭐ 4.9 4.6 mi away

Caves & Mines

Temple Mine

Venture underground into a genuine 20th-century working mine at Matlock Bath, where hard-hatted guided tours reveal hidden mineral treasures in atmospheric subterranean passages.

Queen's Park Sports Centre ⭐ 4.3 4.7 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Queen's Park Sports Centre

This community sports venue on Boythorpe Road features an onsite restaurant and welcomes picnickers, though families should note limited accessibility and no baby changing provision.

Nerf Zone Matlock Bath ⭐ 4.3 4.8 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Nerf Zone Matlock Bath

Perfect your shooting skills in the practice area before diving into action-packed Nerf battles at this exciting arena located within Gulliver's Kingdom theme park.

Gulliver's Kingdom ⭐ 4.3 4.8 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Gulliver's Kingdom

This family-focused adventure park in Matlock Bath caters perfectly for younger children with exciting rides including a lengthy log flume and the popular Toy Land area, plus full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Cineworld Chesterfield ⭐ 4.0 4.9 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Chesterfield

Catch the latest films in comfort at this modern cinema on Alma Leisure Park, offering wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks for a complete family movie experience.

Queen's Park Chesterfield ⭐ 4.3 4.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Queen's Park Chesterfield

This Chesterfield green space on Boythorpe Road welcomes families year-round with picnic areas, onsite dining, parking and accessible paths, making it an ideal spot for outdoor adventures with children.

Peak Rail ⭐ 4.4 4.9 mi away

Railways & Transport

Peak Rail

Step aboard vintage trains pulled by magnificent steam and diesel locomotives through Derbyshire's stunning countryside on this heritage railway that welcomes families with full accessibility.

Tree Top Tumble ⭐ 4.6 5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Tree Top Tumble

This Derby Road soft play venue offers energetic indoor fun for little ones, complete with baby changing facilities, onsite dining and convenient parking, though accessibility is limited.

Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills ⭐ 4.1 5 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills

Step back in time at this historic textile mill on Derby Road, where Industrial Revolution heritage comes alive through fascinating exhibits. Onsite parking available, though facilities are limited.

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