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Kids Days Out in Derbyshire and things to do

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We have lots of things to do for kids from exciting rope courses to zoos and child friendly museums. 
We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly,

Go Ape, Poole's Cavern, Buxton, SK17 9DH
Tel 0845 643 9215
www.goape.co.uk
Have a fun-filled three hours up in trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Poole's Cavern is a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave.

No

The Play Mill, Bonsall, Via Gellia Mills, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2AJ
Tel 01629 824777
www.playmill.co.uk

Indoor play for under 9's. Climbing frame, large sand pit, enclosed area for under 3's, various sized sit'n ride toys. Homecooked hot and cold food available all day.

Yes

 

Woodland Ways Ltd, 
courses at Catton Hall Estate
Tel 07843 064114

www.woodland-ways.co.uk 
Learn bushcraft and survival skills including fire lighting, game preparation & campfire cooking. Build your own woodland shelter and spend the night in it! Play tracking games and lots more. No
Spur Steak and Grill, Level 2 Westfield,  Derby  DE1 2PQ
Tel 01332 366383

www.westfield.com/derby
Relax and be spoilt at our free Mummy Mornings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month at 9.30am at Spur Steak & Grill at Westfield Derby. Yes
Little Monkeys, Darwin Forest Country Park
Darley Moor, Two Dales,  Matlock,  DE4 5LN
Tel 01629 736212
www.little-monkeys.co.uk

Indoor play and party venue. Adventure play frame, 4 lane Astra slide, double helix slide, soft play, sports pitch. Book your children's party. Fantastic home cooked food all day. Free parking Wheelchair accessible building and cafeteria

Chestnut Centre Otter Haven & Owl Sanctuary, Castleton Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak,  SK23 0QS, Tel 01298 814099
www.ottersandowls.co.uk/chestnutcentre

Otter sanctuary Set in 50 acres of grounds, with a nature trail of 1.25 miles. Enjoy seeing otters and owls in their natural surroundings.

No - very difficult in view of setting in steep valley

Donington Grand Prix Collection,
Donington Park,  Castle Donington,  
DE74 2RP 
Tel 01332 811027

www.donningtoncollection.com

Largest collection of McLaren racing cars on public display, along with many other makes and models. The only complete collection of Vanwalls anywhere in the world. Cafe. Yes - but no disabled toilets

Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover,

S44 6PR
Tel 01246 822844
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Seventeenth-century castle with regular childrens events.  Discovery Centre in the Stables, with audio-visual displays.  Special jousting events.

Yes - not keep

 

Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, DE4 3PD
Tel 01629 582365
Take a spectacular cable car ride and then explore the amazing Show caverns. Nature trail Limited access. Ring for details

Michael Elliott Trust Freshfields, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EE
Tel 01298 79775

A permanent home for rescued donkeys, and a place for children who have special needs to have a holiday for one to seven days.

Yes

Peveril Castle,  Market Place, Castleton,

Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WQ
Tel 01433 620613

Great views of the Peak District from the Castle, set high above the village of Castleton. Castleton is a lovely place to wander around with many shops and eating places.

No

The American Adventure, Ilkeston
Derbyshire, DE7 5SX 
Tel 0845 3302929

Over 100 attractions, with live shows and rides. A great day out for all the family. Yes
Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane , Nr Two Dales, Matlock, DE4 5LH
Tel 01246 590200
See lots of animals, adventure playground, Riding School and tearoom. School trips welcome. Yes

Gulliver’s Kingdom, Temple Walk, Matlock  Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PG
Tel 01629 580540

With over 30 attractions including, Roller coaster, Log flume, Chairlift, and much more.

Yes but because of terrain there are  difficult steep paths and roads in places

Matlock Bath Aquarium & Hologram Gallery, 110-114 North Parade
Matlock Bath, Matlock
Derbyshire, DE4 3NS 
Tel 01629 583624.

Aquarium containing a selection of British and Tropical freshwater species. From Piranhas to Terrapins and many interesting fish from different regions of the world including the beautiful Malawi Cichlids.

Partial access but help given to reach 1st floor.

 

 

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