Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop
Visit the Earthly Delights installation, then drop in and get creative with us!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve ever found in a skip? A shoe stuffed with sweets? A stash of rare comics? A forgotten work of art?
Now imagine peering into a skip and discovering something even more unexpected: a tiny, magical garden quietly flourishing on top of the rubble.
As part of Earthly Delights—the National Trust’s new immersive installation celebrating 200 years of Ilam Hall—you’re invited to create your own miniature “skip garden,” exploring themes of growth, renewal and the beauty that emerges in unlikely places. This hands‑on craft activity is perfect for all ages. Drop in, decorate, build and plant your own pocket‑sized skip using our simple template. Then take it home and watch your tiny garden grow
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 07875330589
- Accessibility
We are proud to offer a circular accessible path (1 mile), a changing place, an accessible path, and step free access to our Coach House Kiosk and Stables Bookshop.
- Meeting point
Meet in the craft tent.
- Suitability for children
Everyone welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather, either sunhats or rain coats!
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Earthly Delights Art Installation
A new and exciting art installation is coming this summer! Celebrating the 200 year anniversary of Ilam Hall, Earthly Delights intertwines the stories of the past and present with an hub of plantlife.
Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Summer of Play
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!
Ilam Park: Drop in summer activities
Drop in for free to craft and play!
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!