Ilam Park: Family Trail Run
Give a family trail run a go this summer at Ilam Park. Led by our Leader in Running Fitness, this relaxed 3.5km explores Ilam's trails along the River Manifold and across the parkland.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Give family trail running a go with Ilam Park's Summer of Play! This relaxed, relatively flat route follows the snaking river path for 2.5km before returning to the stableyard via the parkland. Our experienced Leader in Run Fitness will lead a warm up and guide you through some of the challenges of trail running. family runners do not need any previous trail running experience but need to be able to run 3.5km with breaks.
Bring running trainers with a bottle of water.
Your guide is a qualified Leader in Running Fitness specialising in trail running. There will be breaks along the route. The route follows uneven ground.
Please only book if you are certain you can make this event as capacity is limited.
This year's Summer of Play is proudly sponsored by Starling Bank,
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Event suitable for adults and children 10+
- Meeting point
Meet us at the Welcome Hut.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather, and make sure you've got comfy running shoes.
- Accessibility
The route will run down to the river, along the Manifold valley and then back up across the parkland. The route will go up slopes however there will be breaks and pauses in the run.
- 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: 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.
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!