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Christmas at Ilam Park
Come together at Ilam Park this Christmas for festive family fun or a bracing winter walk. With a wide range of events and activities to choose from there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Ilam Park this festive season.
Festive events and activities
Ilam Park Christmas launch weekend
23 & 24 November
Your family Christmas starts at Ilam Park with with our launch weekend at the end of November. Enjoy music, delicious treats from the tearoom drop in kids crafts, festive games, the winter footprint trail, meet Father Christmas and wreath-making sessions as you start the festive season. You can even buy a sustainable Christmas tree, all in support of our conservation work.
Wreath Making at Ilam Park
23 November - 24 November
Get into the festive spirit and create a stunning wreath to adorn your door ready for Christmas. Use natural materials foraged from the park to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Christmas tree sales
23 November to 23 December (or until stocks last)
Get ready to deck the halls! Our annual Christmas tree sale is back, featuring a stunning selection of fresh, fragrant trees. Find the perfect one to bring Christmas cheer to your home. Every tree sold supports our conservation work.
Breakfast with Father Christmas
Various dates starting from 7 December
Enjoy a traditional English breakfast in the Manifold Tea Room with your family and meet our special guest, Father Christmas! There will be story time and gifts for the children too.
Needle felted bauble making workshop
14 and 15 December
Discover the therapeutic art of needle felting and craft a beautiful bauble for yourself or as a gift with the help of our knowledgeable and friendly tutors.
Festive walks and trails
Festive Footprints Trail
23 November to 31 January
Join us on a free self-guided adventure to uncover the hidden footprints of our winter wildlife. Track down all 10 down and see if you can identify the creatures that they belong to.
Santa Paws boxing day walk
26 December 2024
Join us for a Christmas Pooch Parade on Boxing Day walking around the park, enjoying the sights and sniff spots of winter and finding plenty of opportunities to paw-se for a photo!
Winter Walks
Whether it's a stroll by the River Manifold, a wander through ancient ravine woodlands or a hike over the limestone hills, the White Peak offers some bracing and beautiful winter walks. Discover quiet landscapes and cool, crisp air to leave you feeling inspired and energised. Ilam Park makes an ideal base to start and end your walk; pick up a takeaway hot drink to keep you warm as you explore, and finish up in the cosy Manifold tea-room for a warming lunch or cake.
Eating and drinking at Ilam Park this Christmas
Grab a cosy spot inside the Manifold tea-room, open every day from 10am - 4pm (except Christmas Day). We'll be serving warming seasonal meals, sandwiches and a selection of cake. Gluten and dairy-free options are available.
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