Castleton/Buxton mini break with kids. Anyone been?

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Looking for a few days away over summer in the Peak District, like the look of Buxton and Castleton due to things in the local areas - caves, Peveril
castle, Chee Dale stones etc. Kids are young teen and primary age.

Has anyone been? Any other things to be aware of and would you recommend it for a short family break?

Husband took kiddo in the camper van over Easter time. Basically caves, pub teas and repeat
But that suits them

I am not a fan of Buxton tbh. Though thecaves there are amazing.

Now Castleton is great - more caves (excellent caves!), great walks, good base to go to Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Monsal Trail, Hathersage lido (book!)

Both are close to each other, buxton is a bigger town, nice architecture, but Castleton is beautiful and id prob recommend there, of the two. So much to do in the area.

I live relatively close to both. (so have done Day trips)

Both are nice places and there is plenty to keep you busy in this beautiful part of the world.

Bakewell and Chatsworth

I live in Castleton - it's prettier than Buxton (and smaller), it can get very crowded in the summer but there's lots for kids to do if they like caves, walks, playing in the river etc.