These are 21 of the best spots across the area for family days out – is there anywhere else we need to add to our list?
17. The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Sudbury
The Children's Country House was crowned as the Visitor Attraction of the Year at the 2024 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards. It is ideal to visit with the family over the summer holidays. Photo: Google
18. Gulliver's Kingdom, Matlock Bath
Gulliver's Kingdom is another place to add to your list of Derbyshire family destinations for the summer break. Photo: Brian Eyre
19. Bolsover Castle
Bolsover Castle has a number of great events running throughout the summer holidays. Photo: Brian Eyre
20. Admire Britain’s only known example of ice age cave art at Creswell Crags
The remarkable ancient limestone caves at Creswell Crags are filled with history, including the only known example of ice age cave art in the country - which has been dated at around 13,000 years old. Photo: Brian Eyre