Ilam Park Summer: Festival of Archaeology
Become an Ilam Archaeologist and get involved over the 2 weeks hunting for history and taking part in our craft events.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
- Pick up a trail sheet to go history hunting across the parkland can you find all the pieces of the puzzle and solve of the mystery of Ilam Park's History? £2 suggested donation. Pick up your sheet from the Welcome Hut any time over the 2 weeks.
-Get creative in the Stables Second Hand Bookshop and do your best colouring in any time over the 2 weeks.
-Make your own Roman Pot Drop into the stable yard on Tuesday 23rd of July to get your hands mucky. Inspired by some of the Roman pottery we've found locally, have a go at making a small hand pot with air drying clay. £3 suggested donation. Drop in 11am - 2pm
-Design your own Viking Shield Drop into the stable yard on Wednesday 31st of July and create something exciting. Vikings settled in Mercia in medieval times and had villages and left remains all over the Peak District. Have a go at designing your own shield to take away to battle! £3 suggested donation. Drop in 11am -2pm
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01335 350503
- Suitability
All families welcome.
- Meeting point
Activities will run from the stable yard.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather, that might mean sunhats or raincoats.
- Accessibility
The route to the stable yard is fully accessible.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Summer: Yoga at Ilam Park
Join Gavin for guided outdoor yoga classes, connecting with the beautiful landscape and the nature that surrounds Ilam Hall.
Ilam Park Summer: Canihike
Join us for an exciting new kind of event with your four legged friend!
Ilam Park Summer Highlight: Summer of Play: Animalympics
Start warming up and get ready because this summer Ilam Park will host the Animal Olympics!
Ilam Park: Monday Mini Acorns
Join us for a new and exciting monthly event at Ilam Park. Designed for tiny tots aged 2-5, a creative and nature based activity morning.