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at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Ilam Park: Bird Ringing Demonstration 

Get up early and get up close with some of our feathered friends. Learn about bird ringing and the native birds of Ilam Park.

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14 Feb 2026
at 07:00 to 10:30

Dovedale: February Dovedale Big Bird Count 

Fly down to National Nature Reserve and see how many birds you can discover this February half term.

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14 Feb to 21 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 7 other dates or times

Ilam Park: February Bird Box Detectives trail 

Grab you detective hat and your binoculars! It's time to explore Ilam Park and solve the puzzles to discover the beautiful birds that live here.

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14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

Dovedale Big Litter Pick 

Join us for a few hours at Dovedale and get your steps in, picking litter along the valley so the National Nature Reserve remains a great place for nature and people alike.

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18 Feb to 5 May 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 2 other dates or times

Dovedale,Milldale: February Learn About the Birds Pop Up 

Meet us in Milldale this February half term, to see what birds we can spot along the river, in the trees and soaring in the sky.

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21 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30

Ilam Park: Free Regular Relaxed Ramble 

Join us for a free gentle walk in the countryside, enjoy a gentle pace and all the benefits of getting outside in nature. Coffee and tea included at the end of the walk.

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4 Mar to 7 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 7 other dates or times

Ilam Park: 2026 Guided Walks: 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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7 Mar to 11 Jul 2026
at 09:30 to 15:30+ 1 other date or time

Ilam Park: Spring Highlight: Easter Adventures back in time! 

To kick off our 200 years of Ilam Hall celebrations, travel back in time to play, create and build on our fun filled Easter trail!

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28 Mar to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 15 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Viking and Saxon Shields Drop in Craft 

Be inspired by the history of Ilam Park and drop by between 10:30 - 14:30 to make your own shield.

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30 Mar 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30

Dovedale: Design your own binoculars drop in craft 

Be inspired by the landscape and decorate your own wonderful pair of binoculars ready to explore Dovedale and spot wildlife. Drop by between 10:30 - 14:30 to get involved.

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1 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30

Dovedale: Spring Highlight: Easter Adventures at Dovedale 

Celebrate Easter at Dovedale this year with a trail with a giant difference! Hunt down 10 giant eggs along the valley and learn about nature along the way.

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3 Apr to 5 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 2 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Family Guided Walk: Geology, Archaeology and 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 your family!

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9 Apr to 29 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 14:30+ 3 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Clay Drop In Workshop 

Drop by between 10:30 - 14:30 to make your own clay creation inspired by Ilam Park. Create your own dream mini Hall, does it have turrets? Does it have a tower? You decide!

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9 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30

Ilam Park: 2026 Canihike with Nose and Paws Active 

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

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12 Apr to 7 Jun 2026
at 09:30 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Ilam Park: Dawn Chorus Ranger Walk 

Join us for an early morning walk and be guided around Ilam Park with our Ranger team to hear the incredible dawn chorus.

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26 Apr 2026
at 06:00 to 09:00

Ilam Park: 2026 Guided Walks: Discover the History of Ilam Park 

Take in the beauty of the valley, as our experienced guide leads you on a journey through the rich and captivating history of Ilam Park.

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10 May to 27 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Ilam Park: 2026 Guided Walks: Literary Legends of the White Peak 

Discover the White Peak's literary secrets Explore the landscapes that inspired Jane Austen, Wordsworth, Byron, and more. Join our guided walk from Ilam Park and uncover the connections between these iconic authors and the Peak District.

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16 May 2026
at 10:00 to 14:30

Ilam Park: May Half Term Nature Journaling 

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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23 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 8 other dates or times

Dovedale: May Half Term Nature Journaling 

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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23 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 8 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Father's Day Bird Box Workshop 

Celebrate Father's day this year by making memories and bird boxes out in the sunshine with our wonderful Ranger team!

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21 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 2 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Summer Theatre: As You Like It by the Handlebards 

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards will be performing a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.

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18 Jul 2026
at 18:00 to 20:00