Ilam Park Summer: Festival of Archaeology
Become an Ilam Archaeologist and get involved over the 2 weeks hunting for history and taking part in our craft events.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
- Pick up a trail sheet to go history hunting across the parkland can you find all the pieces of the puzzle and solve of the mystery of Ilam Park's History? £2 suggested donation. Pick up your sheet from the Welcome Hut any time over the 2 weeks.
-Get creative in the Stables Second Hand Bookshop and do your best colouring in any time over the 2 weeks.
-Make your own Roman Pot Drop into the stable yard on Tuesday 23rd of July to get your hands mucky. Inspired by some of the Roman pottery we've found locally, have a go at making a small hand pot with air drying clay. £3 suggested donation. Drop in 11am - 2pm
-Design your own Viking Shield Drop into the stable yard on Wednesday 31st of July and create something exciting. Vikings settled in Mercia in medieval times and had villages and left remains all over the Peak District. Have a go at designing your own shield to take away to battle! £3 suggested donation. Drop in 11am -2pm
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01335 350503
- Suitability
All families welcome.
- Meeting point
Activities will run from the stable yard.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather, that might mean sunhats or raincoats.
- Accessibility
The route to the stable yard is fully accessible.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park Summer Highlight: Summer of Play: Animalympics
Start warming up and get ready because this summer Ilam Park will host the Animalympics!
Ilam Park: Summer: Yoga at Ilam Park
Join Gavin for guided outdoor yoga classes, connecting with the beautiful landscape and the nature that surrounds Ilam Hall.
Ilam Park Summer: Guided Family Walk - Discover the Geology and History of Ilam
Walk through time as you look high and low learning about the ancient landscape and the people that came to live on it!
Ilam Park: Summer Highlight: Secret Diary of Henry VIII
Outdoor theatre with a tudor twist. Join us for a riotous fun and learn how to keep your head in the tudor court!