Matlock Farm Park
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Places to Go
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Enjoy the countryside and fun, interactive experiences with friendly animals. Lots of animals to see and feed, and smaller, cuddly animals to pet. See the new ‘Wallaby Encounter’, plus sheep races and pony rides. There is a variety of play equipment, go-karts, a café and shop. A riding school is also at the farm park (pre-booking essential). Children’s birthday party packages available. Seasonal events throughout the year. Open all year. Jaggers Lane near Tow Dales Matlock DE4 5LH. tel 01246 590200 www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
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Pooles Cavern and Buxton Country Park Enjoy spectacular scenery below and above ground at Poole’s Cavern and Buxton Country Park. Explore the limestone caverns with their expert guides, see the ancient crystal stalactites, then stroll through beautiful woodland trails to a panoramic Peak District hilltop viewpoint. Café, shop, visitor centre, picnic areas and seasonal events. Open all year. Green Lane Buxton SK17 9DH Tel 01298 26978 www.poolescavern.co.uk
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Experience fun and adventure in 50 acres of the beautiful Peak District National Park. Discover the fascinating nature trail and historic deer park, with over 16 species of Owls, as well as Deer, Polecats, Harvest Mice, Scottish wildcat, red fox, otters and Pine Martens. High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0QS http://www.chestnutcentre.co.uk
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Denby Pottery Visitor Centre Get creative - Paint a pot studio for kids with a choice of shapes starting from as little as £1.75 to paint and take home. Craftroom experience session suitable for the whole family to learn about and make a Denby pot. Factory tours, factory shop, cookery demonstrations and restaurant. Children’s ‘paint a pot’ party packages available. Seasonal events and activities. Open all year. Denby Derbyshire DE5 8NX Tel 01773 740799 www.denby.co.uk
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Donington Park Racing From March through to October there are many weekend racing events and festivals for the whole family to enjoy. Track events include motorcycles, superbikes, sidecars, touring, saloon, GT and formula cars, trucks, funcup endurance cars and historic racing cars. With family activities, trade stands and all day action on track, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Children are usually free – see website for age limits. Ticket hotline 0844 873 7343. For more information and to join the little racers club visit www.donington-park.co.uk
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Sudbury Hall and the National Museum of Childhood Embark in 17th Century craftsmanship at Sudbury Hall and reminisce in the childhood collection full of toys and games at the National Museum of Childhood, you can also discover the hidden woodland area a perfect way to let off some steam after a Sudbury Hall tour. Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HT http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall-and-museum-of-childhood
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There’s always something to do and discover at Kedleston Hall with all-year round events so make sure to bring your family along. You can join in with fascinating wildlife spotting as well as the many other activities planned. Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall
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Calke Abbey has 600 acres of land with plenty of fun to be had including getting creative in the Squirts Stable, you also receive a tracker pack full of activities to get the best out of the nature trails, not to mention the Geocaching treasure hunting game. Ticknell, Derby, DE73 7LE http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey
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Derby Museums run educational and learning programmes and hold events and exhibitions with the purpose of sharing knowledge and inspiring creativity. They hold unique collections inspiring children to explore aspects of history. |
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Prepare for a fun-filled day at Planet Happy with lots of activities and games as well as regular events to keep your children busy throughout the day, and you can also take a break and enjoy their delicious menu. Ripley, Derbyshire
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Highfields Happy Hens is an open farm set located in a beautiful countryside where you can enjoy a lovely leisurely walk and your children can also have fun in the play area. Children will get the best hands-on experience to farming like no other. Etwall, Derbyshire, DE65 6LS http://www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk
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Don’t miss a valuable day out at Bolsover Castle where kids can learn about history and have fun together with the chance to take part in hobby horse jousting to storytelling to storytelling Roman soldiers. Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
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Freddy’s Play Kingdom is an exciting family run Soft Play Centre with a huge amount of experience in Early Childhood studies to know the best to offer children. Bring your children along for a very active fun-filled day. Spondon, Derby, DE21 7NL http://www.freddysplaykingdom.co.uk
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New Derby Arena Primarily for sports and physical activity, it boasts an exciting range of facilities:
It also offers a venue for cultural events such as the Christmas panto. Located on Derby’s Pride Park next to the iPro Stadium. DE24 8JB www.derbyarena.uk.com Email: derbyarena@derby.gov.uk Tel: 01332 640011
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