



20+ Outdoor Activities in Derby for Families
Derby has brilliant outdoor spaces for families — from playgrounds and parks to farms, nature reserves and adventure attractions.
City Parks(4)

Whaley Bridge Memorial Park
★4.5Enjoy free outdoor recreation at this family-friendly memorial park with playgrounds, open spaces, and facilities suitable for all ages.

Darley Park
★4.7Explore Derby's historic riverside park with beautiful gardens, woodland walks, and family-friendly outdoor spaces perfect for a relaxing day out.

Cliffe Park
★4.6Explore Dronfield's community parks and open spaces, perfect for families seeking free outdoor recreation with amenities for all ages.

Holmebrook Valley Park
★4.6Explore a family-friendly park featuring play areas, walking trails, a café, and diverse wildlife habitats with free entry for all ages.
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Country Parks(4)

Three Shires Head
★4.7Explore a scenic countryside walk through the Goyt Valley with family-friendly routes, historical landmarks, and beautiful natural landscapes.

Linacre Reservoirs
★4.7Explore scenic reservoirs perfect for walking, wildlife spotting, and peaceful outdoor family days with free entry and dog-friendly access.

Bamford Edge
★4.9Explore a scenic Peak District landmark offering free outdoor access with stunning viewpoints, perfect for families with dogs and pushchairs of all ages.

Dovedale
★4.7Explore stunning limestone valleys, scenic walking trails, and picturesque parkland in the heart of the Peak District.
Museums(4)

Sudbury Hall National Trust Visitor Centre
★4.6Explore a historic country house with dedicated children's activities and exhibits in the Peak District.

Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park
★4.6Explore a 220-year-old iron blast furnace with interactive exhibits, scenic canal boat trips, and 36 acres of parkland perfect for families.

Bolsover Castle
★4.6Explore a dramatic hilltop castle with indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring a café and family-friendly amenities including pushchair access and dog-friendly grounds.

Pickford's House
★4.6Explore a Georgian architect's home turned museum, featuring a world-class toy theatre collection and period rooms.
Historic Houses(2)

National Trust - Kedleston Hall
★4.7Explore an impressive 18th-century stately home set within extensive grounds, perfect for families seeking history and outdoor adventure.

Chatsworth House
★4.7Explore a magnificent stately home set within expansive grounds, offering family-friendly attractions across indoor and outdoor spaces.
Playgrounds(2)

Stepping Stones, River Dove
★4.6Explore riverside pathways and play areas along the scenic River Dove, perfect for families seeking outdoor adventures with children and dogs.

Langold Country Park
★4.5Explore 300 acres of parkland with a splash park, play areas, fishing lake, woodlands and wildlife meadows perfect for families of all ages.
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