Ilam Park: Christmas: Community Stars Trail
Embark on a festive adventure into nature and discover Christmas spirit is around every corner!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
This year our Christmas trail celebrates our local community groups doing wonderful work in area. Explore the park spotting giant stars, each creatively decorated using sustainable materials by one of our local groups. Pick up a trail activity sheet for FREE, and find all about our wonderful community stars!
Whether you're exploring woodland paths, searching for stars or taking part in seasonal games, there's something for everyone to enjoy. This special Christmas trail is a chance for families to slow down, connect with nature and learn about their community. Breathe in the fresh winter air, celebrate the wonder of the festive season and experience the joy of discovering Ilam Park in a whole new way.
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The basics
- Accessibility
The trail will be set along our accessible path
- Meeting point
Meet us at the Welcome hut to find out more.
- Suitability for children
All families welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm it gets chilly!
- Other
Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ, please follow the brown signs for Ilam Park. Car park at Ilam Park is free for NT members, for non-members the charge is £6 for 4 hours and £8 for all day. Please bring the correct change for the machine or you can pay for your car parking in the tea room. We have very limited mobile phone signal in the area, although you can join our National Trust free wifi available in the stableyard.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Autumn: Stranger Folk Halloween Trail App
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Ilam Park: Winter: Breakfast with Santa
Make a magical memory this festive season with our Breakfast with Father Christmas event.
Ilam Park: 2027 Guided Walks: Free Regular Relaxed Rambles
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: 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.