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Christmas at Ilam Park
Experience the magic of Ilam Park this Christmas. Whether you're looking for family fun with events and activities or a bracing winter walk in beautiful parkland, create special time with loved ones this festive season.
Festive events and activities
Operation Save the Sleigh Trail - fun for all the family
1 December - 4 January
Join us for an exciting family adventure. Father Christmas is in a festive fix - he's locked the magical Reindeer Flying Food in a chest and forgotten the code! Now it’s up to you and your team to crack the clues hidden around the parkland. Solve puzzles, gather the secret numbers, and race back to the Welcome Team to unlock the chest!
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Breakfast with Father Christmas
Various dates from 7 December.
Make a magical memory this festive season with our Breakfast with Father Christmas.
A morning of festive joy with food, craft activities and special gifts given to the children. Enjoy a traditional English breakfast in the Manifold Tea Room and then a delightful Storytime and crafts, with none other than Father Christmas himself! Sit back, relax, and listen, or join in for some fun audience participation.
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Festive Fun Day
22 December
Ilam Park offers the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit with your loved ones, at a special Festive Fun Day.
Come along to enjoy all sorts of experiences. Delicious treats are being served in the Manifold Tearoom, play festive games, try kids' crafts, watch or take part in the Santa Paws dog show, take festive photos or simply enjoy the atmosphere. FREE entry for everyone.
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Santa Paws
22 December
Santa Paws is coming to town!
We're celebrating the season with a fun dog show, where pooches of all shapes, sizes, and talents are welcome to step into the ring and have a go at our doggy assault course and parade around for rosettes!
Dressing up is encouraged for you and your furry friend, so put on your best Christmas jumpers and dig out the jingle bells- we may even have a special visit from Father Christmas himself!
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Winter Walks
Whether it's a stroll by the River Manifold, a wander through ancient ravine woodlands or a hike over the limestone hills, the White Peak offers some bracing and beautiful winter walks. Discover quiet landscapes and cool, crisp air to leave you feeling inspired and energised. Ilam Park makes an ideal base to start and end your walk; pick up a takeaway hot drink to keep you warm as you explore, and finish up in the cosy Manifold tea-room for a warming lunch or cake.
Eating and drinking at Ilam Park this Christmas
Grab a cosy spot inside the beautiful, traditional Manifold tea-room and enjoy some specially cooked festive treats! We'll be serving warming seasonal meals, sandwiches and a selection of cake. Gluten and dairy-free options are available.
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Things to do at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak
Explore the great outdoors at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak. Enjoy a walk, find a spectacular view, or spot fossils in the limestone.
Ilam Park to Dovedale Stepping Stones trail
Explore the White Peak with a walk from Ilam Park to the stepping stones at Dovedale.
