Well signed for the car parks. You can pay for 4 hours or all day parking. The machine only takes cash and doesn't give change but you can pay by card in the booth (if someone is in there). Lovely walks - beautiful scenery. My only wish would be that the walking routes are signed. The map shows different routes but we couldn't see any signs for them - maybe it was us! Really clean toilets and lovely touches like step up stools to allow children to reach the sinks. There is a cafe - it was when we were leaving we saw people carrying take out coffee from there so that's worth knowing! Definitely worth calling in to as it is a really beautiful area

We walked from Dovedale into Ilam and enjoyed a cuppa in the tearoom. Usual NT stuff on the menu, cheese scones represent the best-value snack, but worth a visit if you are wondering round this area. If you are pack-packing the Peaks, this looks like a lovely place to stay.

Catalogue of issues at this estate. The house is not open to the public. There are no leaflets/maps available as 'they are being updated'. The Church on site is not very welcoming. There is a distinct lack of signs and sign posts throughout the estate. Steps from the Bishops Bridge back towards the house are crumbling and dangerous, and the zig zag path is a H & S disaster waiting to happen. No fence, with a sheerdrop to one side. There are lots of steep, very high steps to negotiate to get to, and walk round, the Italianate garden, with NO handrails. Disaster !!! This estate is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Hikers and able bodied walkers would be happy as they can walk to Dovedale and beyond. The cafe is closed, with no date for reopening visible. Refreshments are available in the stable block though.

Ilam Park is a large open space in beautiful surroundings. There were sheep & lambs in the fields, different varieties of birds flying about & a large open space to wander about in. It is easy to pick up the footpath to Dovedale from within the grounds. The beautiful old Church in the grounds is well worth a visit. So peaceful inside & magnificent stained glass windows. There is plenty of car parking available but there is only one charge available which is £5 irrespective of how long you stay. A bit of a rip off.

Staying nearby so took my dog here for a walk on 2 of the days. Plenty of parking and free for National Trust members but be aware if you are not a member. You will need to take some coins (£5 for 4 hours) with you as whilst it says you can pay by card at the Welcome Hut there was no-one manning it when I went. Lovely scenery and nice walks but ruined on the 2nd day by another visitor who had his two dogs loose and they hassled my dog who is quite reactive. He did try to recall one but it took him 5 to 6 times before it worked and then even after they had took a different path, the other one came down and followed us.