Ilam Park: Winter: Festive Fun Day
Join us for a festive day of fun for all the family this December at Ilam Park.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Experience the magic of Christmas amidst the picturesque Ilam Park. Our festive fun day is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Come along to enjoy: - Delicious treats from the Manifold Tearoom - Breakfast with Father Christmas event (prebook only 9am-10:30) - Get involved with our drop in kids crafts (10:45 - 14:30) - Play festive games - Take part in our Christmas trail: Operation Save the Sleigh! £2.50 per child (10:45 - 14:30) - Watch or compete in our Santa Paws family dog show (13:30) - Browse our second hand bookshop - Meet Father Christmas and tell him what you'd like for Christmas - Take festive photos in our photo frames
Entry is FREE for everyone, parking for National Trust members is also free, parking for non-National Trust members is charged at £6 for 4hrs and £8 for all day. Card payments can be made in our second hand bookshop.
The perfect opportunity to start feeling festive, bring your friends and family and make magical memories with us at Ilam Park.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
All families welcome.
- Meeting point
Join us in the stableyard.
- What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm and dress festively! We'll do our best to keep you warm with fun filled activities and hot drinks available in the Manifold Tearoom however our activities are outside.
- Accessibility
The stableyard is accessible however to access the Manifold Tearoom there is a small slope and 5 small steps with railings to get inside.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Mole Hole installation by Bruce Asbestos
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: Guided Walk: along the River Manifold and back
A six-mile walk starting with a riverside walk, then crossing Coldwall Bridge and climbing up to the village of Thorpe and on to Hamston Hill before visiting Dovedale and finally enjoying the views on the return to Ilam Park.
Ilam Park: Guided Walk: Geology and Archaeology in the landscape
Ever wondered about how this magnificent landscape was created? want to learn more about the people who first called it home, and how you can spot their marks on the landscape? This is the walk for you!