Ilam Park: Viking and Saxon Shields Drop in Craft
Be inspired by the history of Ilam Park and drop by between 10:30 - 14:30 to make your own shield.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Get ready to dive into Ilam Park’s colourful past and channel your inner hero. Swing by anytime between 10:30 and 14:30 for a fun, drop‑in crafting adventure where you can design your very own cardboard shield. Whether you’re defending your kingdom or just decorating your bedroom wall, you’ll head home with a masterpiece that’s uniquely yours. Cost: £3 per shield A light‑hearted, hands‑on activity perfect for families, perfect for anyone who loves a good craft session.
This event, like all our events is open to members of the National Trust and non-members. Money raised from our events goes back into looking after the White Peak.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
All children welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet us in the stableyard.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather and wear clothes you don't mind getting clay on.
- Accessibility
There is step free access to the stableyard.
- Other
Drop in between 10:30 and 14:30, no booking required.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Bird Ringing Demonstration
Get up early and get up close with some of our feathered friends. Learn about bird ringing and the native birds of Ilam Park.
Dovedale: February Dovedale Big Bird Count
Fly down to National Nature Reserve and see how many birds you can discover this February half term.
Ilam Park: February Bird Box Detectives trail
Grab you detective hat and your binoculars! It's time to explore Ilam Park and solve the puzzles to discover the beautiful birds that live here.
Dovedale Big Litter Pick
Join us for a few hours at Dovedale and get your steps in, picking litter along the valley so the National Nature Reserve remains a great place for nature and people alike.