A nice place in the Peak District with kids for a few days?

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Any recommendations? We have one teen and one 5 year old. Plus a dog. Would like somewhere with nice walks but we won’t be doing any difficult hikes with the 5 year old in tow so some family friendly attractions would be good too. Thanks!

Try round Matlock Bath. Nice walks down the Cromford canal near to Bakewell and lovely walks Monday trail, through Chatsworth. Matlock Bath is a bit of seaside town by the river

Can the 5 year old ride a bike? Some nice off road cycling on eg Monsal trail and Tissington trail and I found mine were much better at a decent length cycle than a decent length walk in those days

I was going to suggest Matlock Bath. I live in Matlock, 5 minutes from Matlock Bath, and it’s a nice afternoon out with amusements, a mini golf, pubs, chippies, ice cream shops and parks as well as Gullivers Kingdom. Matlock has some nice shops too. You’re close to Bakewell too, which is nice to walk around. Both very dog friendly (with the exception exception of gullivers)! Both areas have lovely walks, including the Monsal Trail which can be joined at various parts around Bakewell.

Darwin Forest. Close to Matlock and Matlock Bath. It has a pool, soft play, sports pitch and lots of walks.
Matlock Bath is wonderful. Also would recommend the tram museum not too far away.

I stayed in Buxton just after lock down and it was one of the best hols I’ve been on.

love chatsworth house but only ever done the gardens, Bakewell is nice and Matlock too