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Ilam Park
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Ilam Park is cared for by the National Trust and offers space to play and explore, woodland walks and far reaching views towards Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud. The visitor centre, toilets, shop and tea-room are open daily throughout the year. Ilam Park welcomes dogs on leads all year round. Pay and display car park on site - Free parking for National Trust members.
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13 within 5 kms
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Haddon Restaurant
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The Dog & Partridge Country Inn Restaurant
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The Old Dog
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The Okeover Arms
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Pollys
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Coach and Horses Inn
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Coach & Horses
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Herbert's Fine English Tearooms
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10 within 5 kms
Peak Pilgrimage
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Church of the Holy Cross
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Dovedale National Nature Reserve
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Dovedale Stepping Stones
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2.1 kmScenic Walking Areas
Tissington Trail and High Peak Trail
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4.7 kmBiking Trails
Tissington Hall
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4.7 kmHistoric Sites
Thorpe Cloud
34
2.2 kmLookouts
Wolfscote Dale
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2.2 kmScenic Walking Areas
St Mary's Church
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4.7 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
St Peter's Church
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145
Average
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Rob121618
West Malling, UK321 contributions
Great for a walk to Dovedale
Jun 2021
Lovely National Trust park and great for a shortish walk to Dovedale (and probably a little quieter than Dovedale). Lots of space for picnics and the village is very quaint!
Written 13 June 2021
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mfeakin
bramhall170 contributions
Lovely walking area
May 2021
Ice cream at the cafe was tasteless slightly icy and very expensive!! Great walk from the stepping stones , one available avoiding the cattle
Written 21 May 2021
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John B
Cambridge, UK192 contributions
A great surprise
May 2021 • Couples
Amazing views, easy parking, lovely walks and close to Ashbourne Town and all it's facilities. Ability to walk to the famous Stepping Stone from there.
Written 2 May 2021
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Stoke-on-Trent, UK5 contributions
lovely place
Apr 2021
very beautiful place to walk although I would say can get quit busy so I recommend going early but apart from that I couldn't fault it
Written 21 April 2021
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Ed
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK83 contributions
A must visit when in the area
Apr 2021 • Friends
Ilam Park is very simple National Trust site but well worth a visit if in the area. Good clean toilets and a simple cafe serving drinks and light snacks. The 1 mile circular walk around the grounds is gentle and pleasant.

We also walked to Dovedale and the stepping stones. This is around 1.5 miles with a few steps and stiles but the walk is not too difficult.
Written 19 April 2021
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Hils
Sleaford, UK71 contributions
Day trip
Apr 2021 • Family
Visited whilst staying locally. So glad we did it was absolutely beautiful my daughter got to do a little trail which she loved. The staff we met were very friendly. The scenery and gardens really are worth the visit so pleased we went.
Written 13 April 2021
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Alun Kirklees
Leek, UK5 contributions
The best National Trust site!
Feb 2021
My favourite National Trust Site! Absolutely perfect as always! Loved our walk, being in nature and coffee from the grab and go! Can't wait for the tea room to be open again- it's not quite the same!
Written 12 April 2021
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Pritiprits
Leicester, UK20 contributions
The country outdoors
Aug 2020 • Family
Visited Ilam park in Ashbourne, Derbyshire for outing with children, and it has great outdoors to explore with beautiful country feel surrounding, Ilam Hall was also beautiful to see, a great picnic stop with children and stunning outdoor beauty
Written 10 January 2021
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Pritiprits
Leicester, UK6 contributions
Stunning views with beautiful surroundings
Aug 2020 • Family
Visited this beautiful place in the stunning outdoors of ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Beautiful countryside outdoors, with ample fresh air, was also able to see ilam hall, and its surrounds. A great place to visit and explore on own or as a family.
Written 10 January 2021
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nikPlymouth
plymouth36 contributions
Lovely place
Jan 2021 • Couples
Absolutely beautiful place. Wish I had researched before I went though as the carpark machine was cash only and didn’t realise that you could pay by card if go into the cafe (still open for takeaway) We ended up driving for another half an hour looking for somewhere else to park, found one spot about half a mile away but can imagine it’s nearly impossible in the summer months. Still it was a beautiful walk down to the park anyway.

Also highly recommend the vegan cauliflower pasty from the cafe, best vegan pasty I’ve had and I’m Cornish so that says a lot!
Written 2 January 2021
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