Go underground the hills of Castleton on a boat trip, ride in an open-air tram at Crich or walk the high wire in Buxton.Go underground the hills of Castleton on a boat trip, ride in an open-air tram at Crich or walk the high wire in Buxton.
Go underground the hills of Castleton on a boat trip, ride in an open-air tram at Crich or walk the high wire in Buxton.

Great family days out in Derbyshire for summer holiday fun

Families looking forward to the summer holidays have plenty of attractions in Derbyshire to keep them entertained.
By Gay Bolton
Published 2nd Jul 2021, 11:06 BST

Enjoy thrilling rides at a theme park, zip through trees on a high wire, pet farm animals at a stately home or go deep inside a cave.

Here’s our guide to some of the best places to have a fun-filled adventure this summer.

Check out the Sky Adventure Trail which challenges families to navigate two levels of rope, bridge and beam course. There’s even a ‘dare you walk the plank?’ feature. To book go to www.leisurecentre.com/campaigns/sky-trail

5. West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton

Check out the Sky Adventure Trail which challenges families to navigate two levels of rope, bridge and beam course. There’s even a ‘dare you walk the plank?’ feature. To book go to www.leisurecentre.com/campaigns/sky-trail Photo: Submitted

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Fly through the trees on one of the tallest Go Ape courses in the country which is 1200ft high and boasts one of the biggest Tarzan swings and a host of zip wires. To book your place go to https://goape.co.uk/locations/buxton

6. Go Ape, Buxton

Fly through the trees on one of the tallest Go Ape courses in the country which is 1200ft high and boasts one of the biggest Tarzan swings and a host of zip wires. To book your place go to https://goape.co.uk/locations/buxton Photo: Submitted

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Goats, pigs, donkeys, meerkats and wallabies are among the animals who star at this popular family attraction. Professor Paul Temple's Punch and Judy Show visits on July 23 and 30, August 6, 13, 20 and 27, The BIG Bubbleman on July 25, there's a Superhero Weekend on August 7 and 8 and the Peak District Highland Games on August 29. Go to www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

7. Matlock Farm Park

Goats, pigs, donkeys, meerkats and wallabies are among the animals who star at this popular family attraction. Professor Paul Temple's Punch and Judy Show visits on July 23 and 30, August 6, 13, 20 and 27, The BIG Bubbleman on July 25, there's a Superhero Weekend on August 7 and 8 and the Peak District Highland Games on August 29. Go to www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Photo: Submitted

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Ride in an open-air tram, look at old Morris Minor cars on July 13 or MGB sports cars on August 1 or help to create a giant LEGO picture on August 9 and 10. Turn back time at the Memories of the Home Front weekend on August 14 and 15 which offers children's bootcamps and Forties-style singers. Go to www.tramway.co.uk

8. Crich Tramway Village

Ride in an open-air tram, look at old Morris Minor cars on July 13 or MGB sports cars on August 1 or help to create a giant LEGO picture on August 9 and 10. Turn back time at the Memories of the Home Front weekend on August 14 and 15 which offers children's bootcamps and Forties-style singers. Go to www.tramway.co.uk Photo: Submitted

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