Ilam Park: February: The Joy of Birdwatching
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.
- Booking not needed
Discover the joy of birdwatching on this fun, self-led family trail through Ilam Park and Dovedale. Pick up a pair of cardboard binoculars for just £3 at the start, then set off to spot birds, listen to their songs, and connect with the nature around you. Along the way, learn fascinating bird facts and enjoy simple activities designed to help you slow down, look closely, and appreciate the wildlife that calls this special landscape home. Perfect for budding explorers of all ages! Pick up your trail sheet from the bookshop for £3 to start your adventure!
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| per trail sheet | £3.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 01335 350503
- Accessibility
Our trails routes are always placed along our accessible path, we also have step free access to the bookshop and toilets. We have baby changing in all our toilets. We also have a changing place on site for those with additional needs, this can be accessed with a radar key.
- Meeting point
Join us in the bookshop to pick up a trail sheet for £3
- Suitability for children
All ages welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm, it can be chilly in February and unfortunately for us we don't have lovely fluffy feathers!
- Other
Ilam Park is open to all visitors, if you are a member of the National Trust you can park for free. If you are not a member of the National Trust you may join up on site or pay for parking in the bookshop (£6 for up to 4 hours and £8 for all day)
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Little Explorers Club
Step into the countryside with your little one at Ilam Park’s free monthly preschool nature club. Each session is set in the Coach House, with gentle adventures into nature, hands‑on seasonal crafts, and cosy story time.
Ilam Park: Free Regular Relaxed Ramble
Join us for a free gentle walk in the countryside, enjoy a gentle pace and all the benefits of getting outside in nature. Coffee and tea included at the end of the walk.
Ilam Park: Autumn: Stranger Folk Halloween Trail App
Join the Old Crone for a spooky exploration of Ilam Park, where strange folk have been causing mischief. Only your team can help put things right through magical activities.
Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail
Step into the past this Halloween and embark on a spellbinding Journey Through Time Trail at Ilam Park.