Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Important notice -

The White Peak countryside remains open for local people to exercise. The safety of our staff, volunteers & local communities remains our priority. We urge visitors to follow Gov rules & stay local. Visit gov.uk for the latest.

White Peak Estate, including Ilam Park, Dovedale and Hamps and Manifold Valleys

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Things to see and do

Walk through the wild garlic at Ilam Park

What to expect 

Our outdoor spaces remain open for local communities for their daily form of exercise. Please read this article to find everything you need to know about what is open and what to expect from your time spent in the White Peak. We strongly urge people to follow the latest national lockdown information from the government to help keep you and others safe.

Respect your environment - please keep your dog on a lead to protect lambs and wildlife from harm.

Look after the the places you love: Be Peak District Proud 

Before venturing to the Peak District countryside, there are some vitally important ways you can help to look after the places that you love. Be in the know before you go and discover how to be #peakdistrictproud...

Plan your walks across the Peak District and make the most of your day

Exploring the Peak District: Know before you go 

The Peak District National Park provides a stunning backdrop for an adventure in the great outdoors and you can make the most of your day out by planning ahead. Read on to discover things you need to know before setting off, our downloadable walk routes and top tips for a safe and successful day out in the Peaks.

A blue tit surveys the woods below

Noticing nature this spring 

Find time to reconnect with the nature on your doorstep or just around the corner, and discover all those uplifting signs of spring.

An on the go brew with a view

What refreshments are available?  

The Stableyard Grab & Go is open from 10am - 4pm daily, serving takeaway drinks and snacks. We’ve introduced safety measures including screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Knowing before you go helps to ensure you make the most of your time spent in the countryside

Make the most of your day: Frequently asked questions  

Help make the most of your day out exploring and ensure that your visit is kind to the countryside, by reading our frequently asked questions before you leave your home.

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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Our work

Contractors in Dovedale tackling ash dieback

Tackling ash dieback across the Peak District 

Find out how our rangers are tackling the threat of ash dieback in the Peak District and how they are helping the woodlands to recover and be more diverse.

Letting the River Dove flow naturally

Letting the River Dove flow in Dovedale 

Find out how we are improving the River Dove for fish, birds and invertebrates.

Ecton Engine House in the Peak District

Ecton Engine House  

Read about our work on what is thought to be the oldest mine-winding engine house in the world.

Stunning autumnal views towards Thorpe Cloud from Ilam Park

Inspirational Ilam 

Discover more about the plans we are developing to improve the visitor experience at Ilam Park.

Our new Changing Place at Ilam Park is now complete

A Changing Place 

Discover more about our Changing Place project, that is part of our ambitious plans to improve our facilities at Ilam Park; helping more people to make lasting memories at this beautiful place.

Visitors joined our staff and volunteers for the day and helped with our bulb planting

Zigzag bulbs 

Read on to discover more about our zigzag bulb planting at Ilam Park, as part of our Inspirational Ilam Project.

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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Join or give

Our lovely volunteers that helped to engage and inspire our visitors on the BE KINDER trail

Volunteering across the Peak District  

Discover more about how our volunteers are helping to support a variety of different departments, projects and teams across the Peak District.

Help look after the places you love and enjoy even more special places with National Trust membership

Experience more with National Trust membership 

Now more than ever, we all need access to nature, fresh air and open spaces. Become a member today and you can explore our outdoor places and park at most of our car parks free of charge. What's more, your membership will go towards looking after nature, beauty and history for generations to come.

The sheer joy of walking through woodlands rich in wildlife and trees

Peak District Appeal: Woods for the Future 

Find out more about how you can help support our Woods for the Future project so that our rangers and volunteers can continue to provide a haven for wildlife and a space for visitors to reconnect to nature.

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