2025 seems to be whizzing by in a blur, in a few short weeks we’ll be half way through the year already.
While some of us have just about gotten used to writing 2025 (sneaks a glance in the mirror), the relentless march of time continues.
This is why we feel it is important more than ever, to make memories count.
Here are some fabulous places where you can take the little ones for a day out in Derby, wider Derbyshire, and the Peak District.
From city centre treasures such as the ever fabulous Museum of Making, to ‘Little Switzerland’ (if you know, you know), dive into our list of 25 top things to do with your kids before they grow up!
13. Mam Tor
Mam Tor otherwise poetically known as 'Shivering Mountain' is a giant hill near Castleton. Measuring 517 metre in height, Mam Tor is also one of the Peak District's most famous walks. | Submitted
14. Pickford’s House, Derby
Learning about history can be great fun, just head to Pickford's House to experience an afternoon like no other. Hidden amongst the historic buildings of Derby’s Friar Gate sits the House, the professional showcase and family home of Georgian architect Joseph Pickford. Illustrating aspects of domestic life from the 18th to the 20th centuries, Pickford’s House shows the contrast between the master and the servant, and the grandeur of Georgian architecture. | Google
15. Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Derby Museum and Art Gallery on The Strand has a noteworthy Joseph Wright collection. The striking gallery is home to the collection of international importance. Delve into worlds of archaeology, ceramics and more, right here in the heart of Derby city centre. | Ria Ghei
16. Ladybower reservoir
Enjoy the delights of Ladybower Reservoir, a uniquely shaped Y-formation and the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley. | NW Dean