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Summer Highlight: 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 (admission applies)

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. 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 and inquisitive minds. 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. 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.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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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.

Contact info

White Peak Estate Office

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