There’s plenty of fun-filled adventure for families in Derbyshire over the school half-term holiday.
From patting farm animals to learning about hedgehogs to netting plastic ducks, we’re sure our suggestions will keep little ones and their grown-ups amused throughout the week.
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Ride the zip wire near Wirksworth, meet farmyard animals at Chatsworth or learn all about dinosaurs in Chesterfield, clockwise from top. Photo: Submitted
2. Bolsover Castle
An outdoor explorer quest, from February 19-27, gives families a chance to roam around the grounds and gardents to find games and activities inspired by lords, soldiers and galloping horses. Adult ticket £13.90, child (5-17 years) £8.40. Book online at www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolsover-castle Photo: Robert Smith
3. Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath
Take in the views of the wonderful countryside from a cable car, see how many UK butterflies you can spot hiding in the trees on a new trail and look at the five new willow sculptures across the hilltop estate. The attraction is open from February 11 to 27, 2022. Adult ticket (over 16) costs £22, child (5-15 years), £15. Go to www.heightsofabraham.com/ Photo: Submitted
4. Imperial Rooms, Matlock
Find out all about hedgehogs, complete with live creatures, at this indoor family event on February 21, which runs from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets £3. Booking essential, go to www. derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Photo: Pixabay