Things to Do in Ashover
27 attractions and days out
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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