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at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

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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: Summer: Yoga at Ilam Park 

Join Gavin for guided outdoor yoga classes, connecting with the beautiful landscape and the nature that surrounds Ilam Hall.

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on
8 Jul to 29 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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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
13 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
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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: Bruce Asbestos’s Mole Hole Installation 

Ilam Park is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the acclaimed contemporary artist Bruce Asbestos, bringing a vibrant and imaginative new artwork inspired by our stunning landscape.

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on
19 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
+ 50 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Go on a Mole Mission 

Go on a Mole Mission and explore Ilam Park and see where Pepperpot the Mole has been popping up. Uncover fun mole facts along the way—it’s free and full of surprises!

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on
19 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 50 other dates or times
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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: Canihike 

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

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on
20 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
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Ilam Park: Kids Creative Nature Writing run by the YHA 

Drop in and get creative! Write a wonderful story about your adventures or the perfect nature poem.

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on
21 Jul to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 14:30
+ 6 other dates or times
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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
21 Jul to 20 Oct 2025
at
10:45 to 12:30
+ 3 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
+ 11 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 Trail Run 

Give a family trail run a go this summer at Ilam Park. Led by our Leader in Running Fitness, this relaxed 3.5km explores Ilam's trails along the River Manifold and across the parkland.

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on
1 Aug to 2 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Silent Disco 

Get ready to dance like no one’s watching—and no one’s listening either! Join us for an unforgettable Silent Disco at Ilam Park, where music meets nature!

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on
6 Aug to 8 Aug 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Kids Circus Workshop 

Learn to fly through the air, suspend your body and learn some great new skills out in the beautiful outdoor setting of Ilam Park!

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on
9 Aug to 6 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 10:30
+ 5 other dates or times