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Ilam Park: Clay Drop In Workshop

Drop by between 10:30 - 14:30 to make your own clay creation inspired by Ilam Park. Create your own dream mini Hall, does it have turrets? Does it have a tower? You decide!

  • Booking not needed

Pop in anytime between 10:30 and 14:30 and get hands‑on with a fun, imaginative clay‑making session inspired by the magic of Ilam Park. You’ll sculpt your very own mini Ilam Hall—and this time, you call the shots. Towering turrets, secret towers, wiggly windows, or a grand entrance fit for a hero… if you can dream it, you can shape it. A playful, creative drop‑in activity perfect for families, curious makers, and anyone who loves turning a lump of clay into something brilliant.

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

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £3.00

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.

Contact info

White Peak Estate Office

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.

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on
14 Feb 2026
at 07:00 to 10:30

Dovedale: February Dovedale Big Bird Count 

Fly down to National Nature Reserve and see how many birds you can discover this February half term.

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on
14 Feb to 21 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 7 other dates or times

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.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

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.

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on
18 Feb to 5 May 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 2 other dates or times