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Ilam Park: Free Regular Relaxed Ramble

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.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join us on our free monthly walk on the first Wednesday of every month from March to October. Starting always at 10:00am from the Ilam Park Stable Yard. Each walk will take you at a gentle pace, for up to 2 hours, through the beautiful, surrounding countryside of the White Peak.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence walking independently, improve your health and fitness, or support your mental wellbeing, these regular friendly group walks could be just right for you.

The walks are a friendly and relaxed experience. Enjoy being out in nature and the proven benefits for both mental and physical health.

There will be free tea and filter coffee available in the Coach House, when we return to the Ilam Park Stable yard at the end of the walk.

There is no charge for these walks or and this event, like all our events, is open to both members of the National Trust and also to non-members.

Car Parking is included for our social walks, please visit the Welcome Hut on arrival to pick up your parking pass.

Times

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Route may involve some slopes and gentle hilly sections.

Meeting point

Meet in the stableyard, where you will also find directions our Manifold Tearoom and the toilets.

Suitability for children

Event suitable for adults.

What to bring and wear

Wear comfy shoes and come prepared for the weather, that might be sunhats or raincoats.

Other

There is no admission charge for entry to Ilam Park and for our guided walks your car parking is included in the price of the ticket.

Contact info

White Peak Estate Office

Upcoming events

Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Earthly Delights Art Installation 

A new and exciting art installation is coming this summer! Celebrating the 200 year anniversary of Ilam Hall, Earthly Delights intertwines the stories of the past and present with an hub of plantlife.

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18 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 17:30+ 50 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Summer of Play 

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!

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18 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 50 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Festival of Archaeology Weekend Dig 

Discover our hidden history buried in the ground at Ilam Park this Festival of Archaeology!

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18 Jul to 19 Jul 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Ilam Park: Summer Theatre: As You Like It by the Handlebards 

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards will be performing a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.

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18 Jul 2026
at 18:00 to 20:00