Peak District

Activities

There are so many exciting activities that you can take part in whilst you are on holiday in the Derbyshire Peak District.

There are a number of adventure sports to enjoy in the Peak District such as climbing, caving and abseiling as well as activities such as quad biking, clay shooting or watersports.

We also offer a range of sporting activities onsite for you to enjoy with friends and family.

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Get the adrenaline pumping with one of these fantastic activities!

Lady abseiling

Adventure Sports

Enjoy rock climbing, abseiling, caving or team building. Providers include Acclimbatize, Dolomite Training, Truth & Trust Adventures and Peaks and Paddles.  

    Brackenfield Alpacas

    Brackenfield

    Spend two hours in the beautiful countryside with Brackenfield Alpacas and learn all about these beautiful creatures, take them for a walk and help feed them lunch!

      Gentleman with perazzi gun and ear defenders clay shooting

      Clay Shooting

      Clay Shooting is a great activity for groups. The local shooting ground in Tansley is owned by GBR coach Joe Neville and offers individual and group lessons. Tel: 01629 582859

        People sat on a leather sofa who have had fun in the escape rooms

        Deception Rooms

        Located in the centre of Matlock, the Deception Rooms are great fun for groups of friends. Your team will be required to problem solve and work together to see if you can escape before your time runs out.

          Goat walking/yoga

          Darley Dale

          Enjoy goat walks and petting sessions suitable for all ages at Red House Stables. They also have goat yoga sessions. Advanced booking is required

            Lady about to shoot an arrow at an archery target

            Go Active

            Onsite we can tailor make a range of activities for your groups including Archery, Crossbow and Bodyzorbing. Find out more about Go Active. 

              Young girl coming along a zip wire smiling

              Go Ape!

              Go Ape Experience high wire crossings, free-fall Tarzan Swings and Go Ape’s iconic ziplines. Perfect for older families, couples and friend groups. Located at Buxton.  Ask at Reception for a 15% discount code. 

                Fishing Lake

                Fishing

                Press Manor Fisheries near Ashover provide a peaceful and relaxing setting from which to enjoy a day out fishing. 

                  Golf Course

                  Golf

                  We have several golf courses and driving ranges nearby including Matlock, Stanage and Chesterfield. Ask at reception for our special Green Fee offers.

                    Peak Sightseer

                    Various

                    Jump aborad a double decker open top bus and enjoy spectacular views of the Peak District. Jump aboard at various locations including Chatsworth and Bakewell. Take a ride to Castleton or Monsal Head and enjoy spectacular views. Runs from May to October. See website for details. 

                    Quad biking at Wild Park Derbyshire

                    Quad Biking & Paintballing

                    Wild Park Derbyshire in Brailsford near Ashbourne offers a range of group activities including Paint Balling, Quad Biking, Archery, Laser Tag and Rifle Shooting.

                      Kayaking

                      Water Sports

                      Enjoy canoeing, kayaking or tubing along the River and canals in Matlock or sailing at Carsington Reservoir. Providers include Peaks & Paddles and Rapid Horizons