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at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

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Ilam Park: Nature Journals 

Escape into nature at Ilam Park this May half term and capture it all in your own nature journal! Sketch the stunning views, colour in wildflowers, and collect found treasures. We'll provide everything you need, just bring your imagination!

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 14:30
+ 8 other dates or times
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Dovedale: Nature Journals 

Slow down and discover nature in Dovedale National Nature Reserve this May half term and capture it all in your own nature journal! We'll provide everything you need, just bring your imagination!

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on
25 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 14:30
+ 7 other dates or times
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Dovedale National Nature Reserve: Great Big Green Week Litter Pick 

It's Great Big Green week again and we're celebrating with a great big litter pick! There is no greener place than the beautiful White Peak to celebrate Green Week!

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on
7 Jun to 15 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Guided Walk: Seasonal Social Walk 

Join us for a guided social walk, get to know the White Peak a little better and grow your confidence walking in a friendly group setting.

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on
8 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 14:30
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Ilam Park: Monday Mini Acorns 

Join us for a new and exciting monthly event at Ilam Park. Designed for tiny tots aged roughly 2-5, a creative and nature based activity morning.

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on
16 Jun to 20 Oct 2025
at
10:45 to 12:30
+ 4 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Make your own flower origami 

Drop in between 10am and 1pm and join our crafting volunteer team for a simple and beautiful craft

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on
19 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
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Ilam Park: Guided Walk: Geology and Archaeology in the landscape 

Ever wondered about how this magnificent landscape was created? want to learn more about the people who first called it home, and how you can spot their marks on the landscape? This is the walk for you!

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on
21 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
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Ilam Park: Guided Walk: Map Reading for Beginners 

Join us for the day and learn a skill that has been used to travel the world for thousands of years!

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on
22 Jun 2025
at
09:30 to 15:30
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Ilam Park: Canihike 

Join us for an exciting new kind of event with your four legged friend!

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on
22 Jun to 20 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Ilam Park: Guided Walk: Folktales of the White Peak 

Mysterious creatures, ghostly apparitions, spooky settings, the White Peak is full of folk tales. Come along to hear these tales told in their original setting.

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on
28 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
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Ilam Park: Midsummer Night's Dream 

Join us for Midsummer Night's Dream in the park, perfect for the whole family. Laugh along with mischievous sprites and tangled lovers in Shakespeare's delightful comedy under the open sky. Book your tickets now for an enchanting outdoor adventure!

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on
4 Jul 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
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Ilam Park: Guided Walk: Life and Death in the Valley 

A meander through the history of the people who lived in Ilam from the Saxons right through to present day. From the grand, to the religious and the everyday folks who were drawn to the beauty of this wonderful place.

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on
6 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 12:30
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Ilam Park: Concert in the Park 

Join us for music in the landscape, a wonderful afternoon of performances from Hemsworth Music Centre.

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on
13 Jul 2025
at
14:00 to 16:00
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Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Summer of Play 

Bigger and better than ever, Summer of play is back! Join in the festival feeling and explore the many exciting play opportunities for all ages, from tiny tots, to not so grown ups all for free!

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on
19 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 17:30
+ 50 other dates or times
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Annual Highlight: Summer at Ilam Park 

Nestled in the rolling hills, next to the pristine river Manifold, come and enjoy the beautiful Ilam Park this summer. We’re excited to be pulling out all the stops and filling the calendar with a wide range of wonderful events all for free!

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on
19 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 18:00
+ 50 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Festival of Archaeology 

Calling all young Archaeologists! come and get involved over the two weeks hunting for history and taking part in our craft events all for free as part of Summer of Play

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on
19 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 14:30
+ 15 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Family Dance in the landscape with ShakeOut! 

Join in a family dance session in the stunning landscape of Ilam Park with ShakeOut! - Inspired by folk music from lands near and far.

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on
27 Jul to 17 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Molehole Hidden Nature Craft Workshops 

Join us for 10 free drop-in kids' craft workshops, nestled within a charming riverside bell tent at Ilam Park! Inspired by the whimsical Pepperpot the Mole and the fascinating hidden wildlife that calls this landscape home.

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on
29 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 14:30
+ 9 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Family dance and music workshops with ShakeOut! and Kweku of Ghana 

Join a vibrant and fun family session of music and dance in th estunning grounds of Ilam Park with Kweku of Ghana, hosted by ShakeOut!

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on
3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 3 other dates or times