The facilities at Vicarage Farm are suitable for all ages and include a games room with table tennis, pool and children’s snooker, as well as an under 5 corner complete with Wendy House.  Wimbledon fans will love the tennis court and lawned gardens lead up to a children’s play area with swings and slide.

Family attractions within a 10m radius include the underground show caverns of Castleton, Donkey Sanctuary, and a chance to meet the otters and owls at the Chestnut Centre. Have an evening out at Buxton's recently renovated Opera House, especially during Buxton Festival in July - it doesn't matter what you see - the auditorium is always the star. Don’t miss the Bakewell Show - first week of August.  Go Ape is a must for teenagers.

Chatsworth House is one of the most recognisable buildings in the country.  What may be less well known is that it offers acres of landscaped gardens as well as a fantastic childrens’ farmyard and adventure playground.  Check the busy events diary for Chatsworth - the country fair, angling fair, horse trials, car rallies and outdoor concerts. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

Ride the Tissington Trail with ease. No hills or cars to worry about with little ones. Bikes can be rented by the hour at the former railway stations. 

Picture yourself on a boat on a river - underground(!) at the Speedwell Cavern or visit one of the other show Caverns such as Peak Cavern  www.devilsarse.com  or Blue John Cavern www.bluejohn-cavern.co.uk. The mineral Blue John is unique to this area, so why not take home a unique piece of jewellery as a momento of your visit?

The Heights of Abraham is also popular particularly with families www.heightsofabraham.com

The reservoirs of Ladybower, Howden and Derwent offer stunning scenery and miles of gentle walks and cycle rides along their banks.