Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop
Wed 19 Aug · 11:00
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak
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The 'Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop' is a drop-in craft workshop taking place on 5 August 2026 at Ilam Park in Buxton, which is free to attend. The workshop will explore the theme of finding surprising things in skips. Participants can bring their own book or borrow one from the second-hand bookshop.
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve ever found in a skip? A shoe stuffed with sweets? A stash of rare comics? A forgotten work of art?
Now imagine peering into a skip and discovering something even more unexpected: a tiny, magical garden quietly flourishing on top of the rubble.
As part of Earthly Delights—the National Trust’s new immersive installation celebrating 200 years of Ilam Hall—you’re invited to create your own miniature “skip garden,” exploring themes of growth, renewal and the beauty that emerges in unlikely places. This hands‑on craft activity is perfect for all ages. Drop in, decorate, build and plant your own pocket‑sized skip using our simple template. Then take it home and watch your tiny garden grow
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Partly cloudy · 14°C
Feels like 14°C · Chance of rain 65% · Wind 16 km/h
Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.
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Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop takes place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 11:00.
Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop is held at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak in Buxton (Ilam, Ashbourne, Staffordshire).
Entry to Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop is free.
Tickets for Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop
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The 'Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop' is a drop-in craft workshop taking place on 5 August 2026 at Ilam Park in Buxton, which is free to attend. The workshop will explore the theme of finding surprising things in skips. Participants can bring their own book or borrow one from the second-hand bookshop.
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What’s the most surprising thing you’ve ever found in a skip? A shoe stuffed with sweets? A stash of rare comics? A forgotten work of art?
Now imagine peering into a skip and discovering something even more unexpected: a tiny, magical garden quietly flourishing on top of the rubble.
As part of Earthly Delights—the National Trust’s new immersive installation celebrating 200 years of Ilam Hall—you’re invited to create your own miniature “skip garden,” exploring themes of growth, renewal and the beauty that emerges in unlikely places. This hands‑on craft activity is perfect for all ages. Drop in, decorate, build and plant your own pocket‑sized skip using our simple template. Then take it home and watch your tiny garden grow
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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White PeakIlam, Ashbourne, Staffordshire
Hamps Valley, Buxton
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When is Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop?
Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop takes place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop taking place?
Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop is held at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak in Buxton (Ilam, Ashbourne, Staffordshire).
How much are tickets for Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop?
Entry to Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop is free.
How do I get tickets for Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop?
Tickets for Ilam Park: Earthly Delights: Drop in craft workshop can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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