Dog-friendly days out in the Peak District

Buxton

The Pavilion Gardens

★ 4.6 (9,030)

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.

Ashbourne

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

★ 4.7 (4,471)

Discover stunning White Peak countryside perfect for family adventures, with scenic trails through Ilam Park and iconic Dovedale valley. Dog-friendly with dining options and picnic areas available.

Huddersfield

Yummy Yorkshire

★ 4.6 (2,546)

Visit this family-friendly farm near Huddersfield for handmade ice cream and tasty meals while enjoying panoramic countryside vistas, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Glossop

Manor Park

★ 4.6 (1,668)

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.

Bakewell

Chatsworth

★ 4.7 (1,221)

Explore this magnificent Derbyshire estate where grand historic interiors meet children's play areas and a working farmyard, all set within stunning parkland. Fully accessible with wheelchair hire available for just £1.

Hope Valley

Peak Cavern

★ 4.8 (947)

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.

Bakewell

Bakewell Recreation Ground

★ 4.5 (1,077)

This 5-hectare green space on Haddon Road offers families plenty of room for outdoor fun, from summer kite-flying to cycling adventures, with parking and toilets on site.

Matlock

Hall Leys Park

★ 4.6 (764)

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.

Ashbourne

Carsington Water

★ 4.7 (650)

This scenic reservoir near Ashbourne offers families picturesque walking trails, picnic spots and waterside dining, with excellent facilities including accessible amenities throughout.

Barnsley

Cannon Hall Museum, Park And Gardens

★ 4.8 (453)

This historic country estate in Cawthorne combines museum exhibits with beautiful landscaped grounds, offering families a day out with onsite dining and facilities including baby changing areas.

Matlock

Deception Escape Rooms

★ 4.8 (231)

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

Matlock

Peak Rail

★ 4.4 (329)

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.

Matlock

bonkers illumination golf

★ 4.7 (173)

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.

Sheffield

Eastern Moors

★ 4.9 (7)

Explore wild moorland landscapes perfect for family walks and picnics, with convenient onsite parking at Curbar Gap making this natural playground easily accessible for outdoor adventures.

Kirkby Stephen

Pennine Bridleway National Trail

This scenic long-distance route through the Pennines offers families an adventurous bridleway experience ideal for horse riding, cycling and walking amid stunning Cumbrian countryside.