Dovedale National Nature Reserve

General information

Welcome to the official Facebook page for the National Trust - Ilam Park.
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A bit about the place:

Ilam Park is nestled in the limestone hills of the Peak District, 5 miles north west of Ashbourne.
Visitor facilities include the Manifold Tearoom, National Trust Shop, a Visitor Centre open daily and toilets. There is a pay and display car park open all year round (free for National Trust members).
Dogs on leads are welcome all year round at Ilam Park. We ask that dogs are kept on leads for the safety of our sheep and lambs that graze the park and also for the comfort of other visitors and those enjoying quiet picnics by the river.

There is a bunkhouse (sleeps 16) and a caravan site at Ilam Park, as well as a YHA hostel located in the main hall building.

Summer Opening Times:

Manifold Tearoom - 10.30am to 5pm daily
National Trust Shop - 11am to 5pm daily
Visitor Centre - 9am to 5pm daily
Car park - always open