What is Ilam Derbyshire famous for?

Ilam is best known as the location of the neo-Gothic Ilam Hall, a stately home built in the 1820s, partly demolished in the 1930s. It is now a youth hostel owned by the National Trust. It is set in large parklands that are open to visitors and is a Grade II* listed property, as Ilam Hall and Gardeners Cottage.

Do you have to pay to go to Ilam Park?

Ilam Park and Dovedale car parks are open and booking is not required. National Trust members park free. Our Stableyard ‘Grab and Go’ cafe is open, serving light refreshments 10:00 am to 4:00 pm every day. Face coverings are required for entering the Stableyard Grab and Go.

Is Dovedale free?

Dovedale is free to visit and you do not need to book online – you just pay for parking or walk from wherever you are walking from!

Why is Dovedale famous?

Dovedale is renowned for its beautiful rock formations, created by water, ice and wind erosion over the millennia. Some of the exposed limestone has formed magnificent structures, towering above the valley floor.

What is the history of Ilam Hall?

The first Ilam Hall that we know of was built in the Elizabethan period for the Port family. In 1809 the Ports sold Ilam to David Pike Watts, a wealthy brewer from London. When Watts died the Hall was inherited by his daughter Mary, who was married to Jesse Watts-Russell, an MP and High Sherriff of Staffordshire.

Who built Ilam Hall?

Jesse Watts Russell
Ilam Hall was built between 1821-26 by Jesse Watts Russell (b. 1786 – d. 1875), a wealthy industrialist who had inherited the estate with the original house from his father.

Is Ilam Park dog friendly?

Dogs on leads are always welcome at Ilam Park and Dovedale. You’ll find water bowls near the Stableyard Grab and Go and toilets at Ilam Park. There are numerous walk routes for exercising your dog and taking in the countryside views.

Is Dovedale worth visiting?

Dovedale is one of the places to visit when in the Peak district and it is easy to see why, even in late October. The riverside walk is very pleasant and, of course you have to walk over the stepping stones.

How long is the walk at Dovedale?

WALK HIGHLIGHTS: Dovedale Stepping Stones, Thorpe Cloud, paddling in the River Dove. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE: Without kids, this is a 1.5 hour walk, but with young kids it is closer to 2.5 hours (longer if it’s a sunny day and you want to picnic by the river and maybe have a paddle).

Are there waterfalls at Dovedale?

The Waterfalls and scenery were even on a wet March day good. No dislikes but beware of the many and numerous steps if you are not to fit.

Who lived Ilam Hall?

The estate was owned from the 16th century, for over 250 years, by the Port family. It was sold to David Pike Watts in 1809. On his death in 1816, the old hall was inherited by his daughter who had married Jesse Russell.

When was Ilam Hall built?

1821-26
Ilam Hall was built between 1821-26 by Jesse Watts Russell (b. 1786 – d. 1875), a wealthy industrialist who had inherited the estate with the original house from his father. The design was by John Shaw (b.