Things to Do in High Peak Derbyshire

⭐ 4.7 3.6 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Lyme Park

Explore this magnificent Cheshire estate featuring a stunning mansion famous as Mr Darcy's Pemberley, plus extensive parkland roamed by deer, scenic walking trails and beautiful formal gardens perfect for family days out.

⭐ 4.3 5 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District

This remote moorland pool near Hayfield offers adventurous families a challenging hike through Peak District wilderness, though the rugged terrain makes it unsuitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or dogs.

⭐ 4.9 5.1 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Ridge Climbing Centre

Scale vertical challenges and test your aim at this Marple adventure hub where youngsters can tackle climbing walls and try indoor archery in a fun, active environment.

⭐ 4.8 5.1 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Rough n Tumble

This energetic indoor play venue at Goyt Mill keeps children active with soft play equipment and includes an onsite restaurant, though visitors should note limited facilities.

⭐ 4.5 5.2 mi away

Farm Parks

The Garden House Marple

Meet friendly farm animals and enjoy indoor-outdoor play zones at this delightful free attraction featuring a hands-on petting area, picnic spaces and onsite café—perfect for little ones.

⭐ 4.5 5.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

The Pavilion Gardens

A welcoming park where families can enjoy picnics on the grass, explore playground areas, and grab refreshments at the onsite restaurant, with full facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing.

🎟️Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Buxton Mystery Treasure Trail 6 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Buxton Mystery Treasure Trail

Gather your family sleuths to rescue the missing Mr Bubbles on this detective-themed trail around Buxton's historic square. Perfect for budding investigators who love puzzles and outdoor adventures.

⭐ 4.5 6.1 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery

Discover local heritage and creative collections at this welcoming Terrace Road gallery, complete with accessible facilities and nearby parking. Perfect for families exploring Buxton's cultural treasures together.

⭐ 4.2 6.3 mi away

Garden Centres & Home

Brookside Garden Centre

Browse plants and gardening supplies while the kids enjoy a family-friendly space with onsite dining, ample parking, and full accessibility including baby changing facilities.

⭐ 4.7 6.3 mi away

Railways & Transport

Brookside Miniature Railway

Take a delightful miniature train journey through the grounds before exploring fascinating displays of historic railway artifacts and collectibles at this charming Poynton attraction.

⭐ 4.6 6.3 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Etherow Country Park

Nestled in Compstall, this scenic country park offers lakeside strolls and woodland paths perfect for families, with accessible routes for pushchairs and wheelchairs plus welcome facilities for refreshments.

⭐ 4.2 6.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Little Rascals Buxton

This accessible soft play venue on Buxton's Tongue Lane Industrial Estate keeps energetic youngsters entertained with onsite parking, baby-changing rooms and snacks available to purchase.

⭐ 4.8 6.4 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Go Ape Buxton

Soar through the treetops of beautiful Derbyshire on thrilling ziplines, rope bridges and aerial challenges perfect for adventurous families with older children seeking an adrenaline-fuelled day out.

⭐ 4.8 6.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Pure Imagination Play Centre

A fully accessible indoor play venue welcoming families with young children, complete with baby changing facilities and wheelchair-friendly areas throughout including accessible toilets.

⭐ 4.6 6.7 mi away

Caves & Mines

Blue-John Cavern and Mine

Venture underground to discover stunning crystallised chambers and the rare Blue John stone still mined here, with guided tours revealing spectacular geological formations including dramatic waterfall features.

⭐ 5.0 6.8 mi away

Virtual Reality Experiences

Havoc VR - Adlington

Step into cutting-edge virtual reality adventures at this Adlington gaming venue, where fully accessible facilities welcome families with pushchairs and wheelchair users to explore immersive digital worlds.

⭐ 4.1 6.8 mi away

Horse Riding

Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre

Experience the joy of horse riding at this friendly equestrian centre offering lessons and activities for families, with onsite parking and refreshments available to keep young riders energised throughout their visit.

⭐ 4.9 6.9 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak

Take your family on rugged walking and cycling trails through the dramatic moorland scenery of the Dark Peak, starting from the picturesque village of Edale in the Hope Valley.

⭐ 4.7 7 mi away

Caves & Mines

Treak Cliff Cavern

Explore spectacular underground chambers filled with ancient rock formations and rare Blue John stone at this family-friendly Castleton cave system, though note access involves steps unsuitable for wheelchairs.

⭐ 4.6 7 mi away

Horse Riding

Glen Jakes Riding School

Saddle up for equestrian fun at this Offerton riding school, where young adventurers can learn horsemanship skills with expert instruction and enjoy a bite at the on-site restaurant afterwards.

⭐ 4.4 7.2 mi away

Caves & Mines

Speedwell Cavern

Descend into this historic Castleton mine where an unforgettable boat journey takes you through flooded tunnels to discover an enormous underground lake hidden deep below the Derbyshire peaks.

⭐ 4.6 7.4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Manor Park

This Glossop family destination features exciting play areas and a charming miniature railway, with on-site dining, full accessibility, and convenient facilities including parking and baby-changing rooms.

⭐ 4.2 7.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Whistle Stop Play Cafe

This indoor play venue on Surrey Street combines soft play activities for children with an onsite café serving meals and snacks, though families should note limited facilities.

⭐ 4.2 7.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Let Loose Soft Play

This Hazel Grove adventure centre features a massive climbing frame, go-karts, sports zone and disco area, plus a dedicated space for little ones with an onsite café serving refreshments.

⭐ 4.6 7.7 mi away

Caves & Mines

Peak Cavern

Venture into one of Britain's most spectacular natural cave systems in the heart of the Peak District, where guided tours reveal stunning underground formations and fascinating geology throughout the year.

⭐ 4.4 7.8 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Peveril Castle

Perched high above Castleton, this historic Norman fortress rewards visitors with stunning Peak District vistas and a fascinating glimpse into England's medieval past.

⭐ 4.3 7.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wild Things

Let your little ones bounce and climb to their heart's content at this indoor play venue on Headlands Road, complete with parking and an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks.

⭐ 4.8 8 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Pot Painting Shed

Pick your perfect piece from a huge selection of ceramics to decorate at this welcoming all-weather studio in Glossop, with facilities including parking, refreshments and full accessibility.

⭐ 3.3 8.3 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Active Tameside

Bounce into action at this exciting trampoline park featuring speedball, dodgeball and basketball zones that promise thrills for the whole family, complete with onsite parking and restaurant facilities.

⭐ 4.3 8.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Wood

Let the kids burn off energy at this indoor play centre on Stockport Road, featuring climbing frames and slides plus an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks for hungry families.

⭐ 4.8 8.3 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Happy Potter

Paint your own pottery masterpiece at this creative ceramic café in Bramhall, where families can craft personalised treasures in a relaxed, mess-free setting with wheelchair access and dining onsite.

⭐ 4.9 8.5 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Substation Macclesfield - Climbing Centre

Scale exciting walls and challenge yourself at this family-focused climbing venue in Macclesfield, complete with baby facilities, refreshments and a welcoming atmosphere for pushchairs and pups.

⭐ 4.7 8.6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Bramhall Park

This Stockport green space offers woodland walks, children's play areas and a pond for wildlife spotting, plus refreshments and picnic spots for a relaxing family outing.

⭐ 4.8 8.6 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport

Scale new heights at this indoor climbing centre housed in a historic mill building, where families can tackle challenging walls together. Light refreshments keep energy levels up during your vertical adventure.

⭐ 4.0 8.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre

Located on an industrial estate in Lower Bredbury, this indoor play venue features an onsite restaurant but lacks baby changing rooms and wheelchair access, with no outside food permitted.

⭐ 4.3 8.7 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Hyde Leisure Pool

Experience exciting aquatic fun with rapids rides and water cannons, plus a soothing jacuzzi for adults to unwind while kids play at this accessible family-friendly venue.

⭐ 4.7 8.8 mi away

Escape Room Challenges

moviESCAPE Stockport

Challenge your family to crack codes and solve puzzles together at this immersive escape room venue, where pushchairs are welcome but wheelchair access is limited.

⭐ 4.8 9 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Brooklyn Pottery

Unleash your creativity at this welcoming ceramic studio offering hands-on pottery experiences, delicious refreshments, and accessible facilities perfect for families with young children.

⭐ 4.7 9.3 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Staircase House

Journey through centuries of history at this fascinating townhouse in Stockport's market place, where period rooms showcase life from medieval times onwards. An onsite restaurant and baby facilities make it ideal for family visits.

⭐ 4.0 9.3 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Superbowl UK Macclesfield

Strike up family fun at this Macclesfield entertainment venue featuring bowling lanes, laser tag battles, arcade games and soft play, plus an onsite restaurant and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.7 9.3 mi away

Caves & Mines

Air Raid Shelters

Step back to World War Two as you venture through Stockport's underground tunnel network, where families sheltered during air raids, brought to life with atmospheric audio commentary.

⭐ 4.9 9.4 mi away

Virtual Reality Experiences

X-GenVR

Step into cutting-edge virtual reality experiences at this accessible VR venue, where families can explore immersive digital worlds together with wheelchair access, nearby parking and snack facilities.

⭐ 4.5 9.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Hat Works Museum of Hatting

Discover the fascinating story of Britain's hat-making heritage at this unique mill-based museum, complete with accessible facilities and picnic-friendly spaces for families to enjoy.

⭐ 4.7 9.5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

The Light Stockport

Experience big-screen cinema alongside ten-pin bowling and karaoke rooms under one roof at this all-weather entertainment hub, complete with dining options and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.