Ilam Travel Guide

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Remains of one of the Saxon crosses in the graveyard of the Church of the Holy Cross, in Ilam, Derbyshire. The church dates from Saxon era although it was considerably rebuilt in Norman and early English times. St. Bertram is buried here.
Ilam Hall, Dove Dale.
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Casterne Hall
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Church of the Holy Cross
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Rear view of Castern Hall from north-west
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG

3 out of 5
2nd Avenue Centrum 100 Burton on Trent England
The price is AU$102 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$102
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Branston Water Park and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (757 reviews)
Great hotel. Friendly welcome on arrival. Late night bar staff very hospitable. Good clean room with a massive bed. Great breakfast.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG
Buxton Crescent

Buxton Crescent

5 out of 5
The Crescent Buxton England
Fully refundable
The price is AU$282 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$282
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (949 reviews)
Lovely spa hotel in a grear location

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Buxton Crescent
The Tytherington

The Tytherington

4 out of 5
90 Dorchester Way Macclesfield England
The price is AU$122 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$122
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Macclesfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (774 reviews)
Nice SPA hotel Highly recommended

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

The Tytherington
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Self Catering Holiday Bungalow in Ilam near Dovedale

Self Catering Holiday Bungalow in Ilam near Dovedale

Ashbourne ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ashbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Alton Towers and Ilam Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
Great bungalow in a fantastic countryside location with comfortable beds and everything you need

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Self Catering Holiday Bungalow in Ilam near Dovedale
The Stay Company Friar Gate

The Stay Company Friar Gate

4 out of 5
62 - 64 Friar Gate Derby England
Stay at this apartment in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and housekeeping. Popular attractions Pickford's House Museum and Chapel Street Arts Centre ...
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Ensuite3 Woodhouse private bath 2kitchen

Ensuite3 Woodhouse private bath 2kitchen

2 out of 5
23 Woodhouse St Stoke-on-Trent England
Stay at this apartment in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Stoke Minster and Kings Hall are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Hardly any cutlery or crockery

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Ensuite3 Woodhouse private bath 2kitchen
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Popular places to visit

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Dovedale National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Dovedale National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Ashbourne. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Dovedale National Nature Reserve
Carsington water

Carsington Water

Explore the great outdoors at Carsington Water and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Ashbourne. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Carsington Water
Remains of one of the Saxon crosses in the graveyard of the Church of the Holy Cross, in Ilam, Derbyshire. The church dates from Saxon era although it was considerably rebuilt in Norman and early English times. St. Bertram is buried here.

Ilam Park

Enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore Ilam Park, a lovely green space in Ashbourne. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Ilam Park
Beautiful old hall superb decoration and lovely day out. Well worthwhile a visit

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood

Explore the campus of Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood during your travels in Sudbury. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood

Tissington Hall

Learn about the local history of Tissington with a stop at Tissington Hall. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Tissington Hall

Wild Park Derbyshire

You can take time to visit Wild Park Derbyshire during your travels to Mercaston. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Wild Park Derbyshire

Activities

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

AU$239
per adult
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District
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Cities near Ilam

Stoke-on-Trent featuring heritage elements and a river or creek

Stoke-on-Trent

Old cottage Many many decades ago, very distant relatives lived in this relatively small cottage and brought up a large brood of children. Life must have been very hard in those days.
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Grindon