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Ilam Park
Ilam Moor Lane
Ilam
Staffordshire
DE6 2AZ
Tel: 01335 350503
About
Flanked by the river Manifold, Hinckley woods and the rounded hills of Thorpe Cloud, Ilam Park is an enchanting oasis of tranquillity. Remove yourself from the rugged landscape of the countryside as you are immersed in the formal grandeur of the manicured landscape.
Ilam Park, located at the southern end of the Manifold Valley; consists of Ilam Hall (Youth Hostel) and the National Trust managed garden, ancient semi-natural woodland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and open parkland with well preserved 'ridge and furrow' from medieval agriculture. There are large areas of grassland around the visitors' car park and the Hal,l where visitors can enjoy the peace and quiet of this beautiful setting.
Dovedale National Nature Reserve boasts ancient ravine woodland, wildflowers, limestone crags and a variety of wildlife.
The White Peak countryside has numerous pathways and bridleways to explore across to Dovedale, the Manifold Valley, Ecton Mine, Stanton Moor Edge, Miller's Dale, Ravenstor and High Wheeldon.
Manifold Tea Room: Traditional tea room serving hot and cold food. Range of drinks, snacks and light lunches including home-made specials available. Also children's menu.
NT Gift Shop: National Trust shop selling a range of branded gifts, cards, maps, walks leaflets and books.
Second-hand bookshop: Second-hand bookshop located within the stableyard area at Ilam Park. Wide selection of pre-loved books, with some indoor seating and is dog friendly.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
4½ml North West of Ashbourne. Bus services - Glovers 443 from Ashbourne, Thur and Sat only, with connections from Derby; otherwise Bowers 442 Buxton-Ashbourne, alight Thorpe, 2ml. Cycling - National Cycle Route 68 2ml.Ordnance survey reference 119:SK132507 Accessible by Public Transport.
TripAdvisor
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
Site Features
- National Trust Property
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
