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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Pepperpot the mole will be taking up residence at Ilam Park in the form of a large and captivating sculpture. This unique artwork promises to be a focal point for visitors of all ages, inviting exploration and sparking curiosity within the beautiful surroundings. 19 July - 2 Nov
To further immerse you in Pepperpot's world and encourage a playful engagement with the landscape, we've created an exciting Pepperpot the Mole Trail. This engaging trail encourages visitors to hunt high and low, discover hidden corners of the park, and learn fascinating snippets along the way, making it a perfect activity for families. 19 July - 7 Sept
Adding to the artistic fun, we are delighted to offer 10 free drop-in kids' craft workshops throughout the summer held in our riverside bell tent. Children will have the opportunity to unleash their own creativity, taking inspiration from Pepperpot and the surrounding natural environment to create their own artistic masterpieces. These workshops offer a fantastic chance for hands-on fun and artistic exploration in a beautiful setting – all for free. Tues & Thurs, 29 July - 28 Aug This exciting project, featuring the charming Pepperpot the Mole sculpture, the engaging trail, and the free kids' craft workshops, has been made possible thanks to the generous funding from Arts Council England. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Bruce Asbestos’s work in a whole new way! Check out our website for further details of the drop in workshops.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01335 350503
- Suitability
All families welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet us at the Welcome Hut to find your way.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather, that might mean sunhats and sun cream or wellies and umbrellas. Let's embrace the British weather and enjoy it whatever it throws at us.
- 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.
- Other
Ilam Park is open to everyone and there is no admission charge. There is only a charge for car parking £6 for 4 hours and £8 all day, National Trust members and blue badge holders park for free. The Manifold Tearoom (upstairs) and Coach House Kiosk (downstairs) are open throughout the summer holidays, serving a range of delicious food, drinks and all important ice creams! Please note we do not allow BBQs, fires or cooking of any kind on site. We do welcome picnics but ask that you take all your litter home with you or use the bins provided.
Upcoming events
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!
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!
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!
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