The Gathering

There are heaps of great walks around here, from a short half-hour flat trail for kids to longer walks through woods or up slopes onto the moors (handily, many of them pass the pub on the way back…). You can also head further afield to places like Mam Tor (five minutes’ drive), Kinder Scout (20 minutes) and the Monsal Trail from Bakewell (half an hour). Castleton (15 minutes) is definitely worth some of your time – it’s home to four show caves that all have slightly different vibes. Peak Cavern is the only wholly natural one, with Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern created through mining. Each one is spectacular in its own way – ask on site to find out which one they recommend you visiting. For other family days out, learn about the ‘plague village’ at Eyam Museum (half an hour), meet cute animals at Mayfield Alpacas Farm & Animal Sanctuary (40 minutes) or visit Chatsworth (40 minutes) to explore the grand house, wander the extensive grounds and have fun at the adventure playground.