Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail
Sat 24 Oct · 10:30
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak
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Ilam Park hosts the October Half Term Journey Through Time Trail in Dovedale and the White Peak near Buxton. This family event allows visitors to explore the park while travelling through history and costs nothing to attend.
Explore the park while travelling through millions of years of history. From ancient landscapes and prehistoric creatures to historic events gone by, every step along the trail takes visitors further on an adventure through time.
Visitors will receive a trail sheet packed with clues, questions and challenges to solve along the route. Imagine taking one step and leaping ten years into the past!
£3 per trail
Each trail gets a prize.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail is held at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak in Buxton (Ilam, Ashbourne, Staffordshire).
Entry to Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail 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.
Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail
Editorial Summary
Ilam Park hosts the October Half Term Journey Through Time Trail in Dovedale and the White Peak near Buxton. This family event allows visitors to explore the park while travelling through history and costs nothing to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Explore the park while travelling through millions of years of history. From ancient landscapes and prehistoric creatures to historic events gone by, every step along the trail takes visitors further on an adventure through time.
Visitors will receive a trail sheet packed with clues, questions and challenges to solve along the route. Imagine taking one step and leaping ten years into the past!
£3 per trail
Each trail gets a prize.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White PeakIlam, Ashbourne, Staffordshire
Hamps Valley, Buxton
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When is Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail?
Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Where is Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail taking place?
Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail is held at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak in Buxton (Ilam, Ashbourne, Staffordshire).
How much are tickets for Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail?
Entry to Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail?
Tickets for Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail 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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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 31 October 2026
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