Ilam Park: Nature Journals
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!
- Booking not needed
Unleash your family's inner nature explorers and artists at Ilam Park! For just £3 per person, collect one of our beautifully designed Nature Journals and embark on an adventure through the stunning parkland. Let the beauty of nature inspire you – from the rustling leaves to the vibrant wildflowers. Then, pop into the Stables Bookshop to our creative station filled with fun art supplies and inspiring ideas! Personalise your journal, capture your discoveries in it and make it unique! After your visit take your Nature Journal home and continue to fill its pages with your family's special moments in nature, creating a treasured keepsake for years to come.
These journals can be enjoyed by all the family from tiny tots to not so grown ups. Nature is for everyone and so is nature journaling.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| per Nature Journal | £3.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01335 350503
- Suitability
All families welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet us at the Welcome Hut and we'll direct you to the bookshop where you pick up you Nature Journal.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather, whether that's sunhats and suncream or wellies and umbrellas, there's plenty of nature to explore whatever the weather!
- 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
Dovedale: Nature Journals
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!
Dovedale National Nature Reserve: Great Big Green Week Litter Pick
It's Great Big Green week again and we're celebrating with a great big litter pick! There is no greener place than the beautiful White Peak to celebrate Green Week!
Ilam Park: Guided Walk: Seasonal Social Walk
Join us for a guided social walk, get to know the White Peak a little better and grow your confidence walking in a friendly group setting.
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.