Things to Do in Derby This Weekend with Kids

Enjoy free outdoor recreation at this family-friendly memorial park with playgrounds, open spaces, and facilities suitable for all ages.

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

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

Explore a family-friendly park featuring play areas, walking trails, a café, and diverse wildlife habitats with free entry for all ages.

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

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

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

Explore stunning limestone valleys, scenic walking trails, and picturesque parkland in the heart of the Peak District.

Climb, swing and crawl through Derby's leading indoor climbing centre with over 600 square metres of graded walls, bouldering, and adventure activities for all ages.

Climb 19 colorful indoor walls with 3 difficulty levels, soft play, and a café—fun for ages 2 and up through adults.

Conquer thrilling rope courses, ziplining, and bouncing nets 6 meters above ground at this adventure-packed treetop experience in Markeaton Park.

Explore a historic country house with dedicated children's activities and exhibits in the Peak District.

Explore a 220-year-old iron blast furnace with interactive exhibits, scenic canal boat trips, and 36 acres of parkland perfect for families.

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

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

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

Explore 321 acres of parkland, woodland and formal historical gardens surrounding a stunning castle in Derbyshire.

Explore an impressive 18th-century stately home set within extensive grounds, perfect for families seeking history and outdoor adventure.

Browse 100,000 new, used and antiquarian books across 12 rooms, then relax in the vegetarian cafe with indoor and outdoor seating.

Experience thrilling outdoor adventures including tractor driving, archery, axe throwing, and immersive role-play activities across a sprawling countryside venue.