Ilam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.
Photo by Robert Powell (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
Casterne Hall
Photo by Graham Hogg (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Church of the Holy Cross
Photo by Sfyffecollins (page does not exist) (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
The Tytherington

The Tytherington

4 out of 5
90 Dorchester Way Macclesfield England
Stay at this spa hotel in Macclesfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (744 reviews)
Clean room. Staff were friendly

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Get rates
The Tytherington
Ensana Buxton Crescent

Ensana Buxton Crescent

5 out of 5
The Crescent Buxton England
The price is AU$339 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$339
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (898 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Ensana Buxton Crescent
Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection

4 out of 5
Etwall Road Derby England
The price is AU$82 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$82
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
old hotel but clean and friendly staff. pool was being fixed so got 4 drinks tokens for the inconvenience. overall a good stay.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
See all 3,486 properties in Ilam
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hathersage, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England

Hathersage, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England

Hathersage ENG
Stay at this cottage in Hope Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hathersage Swimming Pool and Stanage Edge are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
Thank you for everything.had a lovely weekend Great cottage and location.Lovely garden for the dogs.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Hathersage, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Ashbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
We were welcomed on arrival and given a brief but thorough run through of the facilities as well as being shown the information folder (which came in very handy). The cottage itself was fantastic. Warm and cosy, with amazing views. The pool area is incredible and makes the cost of the booking feel ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
3 Bedroom New House with WiFi

3 Bedroom New House with WiFi

3.5 out of 5
52 Warwick Street , Chesterton Newcastle-Under-Lyme England
Stay at this holiday home in Newcastle-Under-Lyme. Enjoy free parking, Netflix and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Loomer Road Stadium and Apedale ...
3 Bedroom New House with WiFi
See all properties in Ilam
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Taken at Reynards Cave in Dovedale, Derbyshire at The Peak District, UK. #NationalPark #PeakDistrict #DoveDale #RiverDove #Thorpe #ThorpeCloud #DoveValley #Valley #Gorge #Hills #Cliffs #Milldale #IlamRock #TissingtonSpires #ReynardsCave #DoveHoles #LoversLeap #Cave #River #Woodland #Outdoors #Walking #Hiking

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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing 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 top-notch restaurants in this quaint 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 relaxing area.

Wild Park Derbyshire

Activities

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

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$110
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$250
per adult
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District
See all activities in Ilam

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.
Photo by P L Chadwick (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Grindon