Title: Visit Ilam: Best of Ilam Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ilam](https://expedia.ca/Ilam-Hotels.d3000011039.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ilam](https://expedia.ca/Ilam-Vacation-Rentals.d3000011039.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Ilam Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ilam.d3000011039.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ilam Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ilam.d3000011039.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ilam ## Travel 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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/2ee307fd-a98f-4435-ab08-b471f3b81d5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ilam Hall, Dove Dale.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/19e4f448-0059-4ef8-abe6-4824e019951f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/19e4f448-0059-4ef8-abe6-4824e019951f.jpg) by [Robert Powell](https://www.panoramio.com/user/777952?with_photo_id=52766008) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Casterne Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/70a0f95e-bf0f-469a-8b1b-680bebc9780f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/70a0f95e-bf0f-469a-8b1b-680bebc9780f.jpg) by [Graham Hogg](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/47667) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Church of the Holy Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/c92211df-6f77-4f53-8356-7bf7444c6597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/c92211df-6f77-4f53-8356-7bf7444c6597.jpg) by [Sfyffecollins (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Sfyffecollins&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Rear view of Castern Hall from north-west](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/2c4535a7-2be8-4699-97f9-2f1dd0f4d7df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/2c4535a7-2be8-4699-97f9-2f1dd0f4d7df.jpg) by [Chris Morgan](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/69729) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Ilam Things to do - Ilam Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ilam ![YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518477/87e769a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Ilam Hall, Ilam Ashbourne England CA $38 CA $46 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hostel in Ashbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Alton Towers and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews) Excellent location and value for money. Really pleasant reception/staff in general. Great for kids Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=11518477&PinnedHotelID=11518477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000011039) ![Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66400/66342/7dc7c586_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG 2nd Avenue Centrum 100 Burton on Trent England CA $73 CA $88 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Branston Water ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (762 reviews) Functional hotel which did it's job Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=66342&PinnedHotelID=66342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000011039) ![Buxton Crescent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48360000/48358100/48358003/7d8359b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Buxton Crescent The Crescent Buxton England CA $235 CA $283 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews) We were a bit disappointed that we didn't really have tie to use the spa - but the hotel itself was great. Room lovely, breakfast excellent. We also missed eating in the restaurant as there were no tables free. We went into the small Italian around the corner which was really super. Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=48358003&PinnedHotelID=48358003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000011039) [See all 3,582 properties in Ilam](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000011039) 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. ![The Stay Company Friar Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19750000/19740300/19740287/8ba8bf9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Stay Company Friar Gate 62 - 64 Friar Gate Derby England Stay at this apartment in Derby. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Pickford's House Museum and Chapel Street Arts Centre ... [](https://expedia.ca/Derby-Hotels-The-Stay-Company-Friar-Gate.h19740287.Hotel-Information) ![Ensuite3 Woodhouse private bath 2kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122120000/122111100/122111008/f90c4849_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ensuite3 Woodhouse private bath 2kitchen 23 Woodhouse St Stoke-on-Trent England Stay at this apartment in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Stoke Minster and Kings Hall are located nearby. 7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews) Although the message said someone would be there to greet me, I wasn't sure who, so followed the instructions for the key collection with no problem. Room very spacious, but could do with a socket near the bed and blackout curtains with the bright light in the back. Tried to watch TV, but there were ... Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Ensuite3-Woodhouse-Private-Bath-2kitchen.h122111008.Hotel-Information) ![Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90100000/90097800/90097707/26024a3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly. Buxton England Stay at this cottage in Buxton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lud's Church and Swain's GoCart are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews) A fantastic property with everything we needed for a relaxing few days break. Excellent location where you can choose either to chill in the peace and quiet of the country like we did, or visit places easily such as Leek and Buxton. Facilities were spot on and really clean. Communication with the ... Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Buxton-Hotels-Historic-Barn-With-Breathtaking-Views-Over-DerbysStaffs-Border.h90097707.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ilam](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000011039&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Ilam hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000011039&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[Mar 23 - Mar 24](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000011039&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000011039&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[Mar 24 - Mar 25](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000011039&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000011039&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000011039&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000011039&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000011039&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### 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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/ac2c7ad2-e092-46d7-b80d-3b7340fa2167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Dovedale-National-Nature-Reserve-Ashbourne.d4361.Vacation-Attraction) ![Carsington water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/741501c1-b985-4854-b5d5-c91f133444ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carsington Water Explore the great outdoors at Carsington Water and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Ashbourne. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Carsington-Water-Ashbourne.d553248634855573145.Vacation-Attraction) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/2ee307fd-a98f-4435-ab08-b471f3b81d5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ilam Park Enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore Ilam Park, a lovely green space in Ashbourne. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ilam-Park-Ashbourne.d553248621555971412.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful old hall superb decoration and lovely day out. Well worthwhile a visit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532492684/e9ca7b93-c487-4a67-a5b1-e65c2d863a76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Wild-Park-Derbyshire-Ashbourne.d553248621532492736.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2220906/369785c6-a2cb-4504-9a08-cbb33bf86144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester CA $102 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/idyllic-england-derbyshire-the-peak-district-from-manchester.a2220906.activity-details) ![7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47510179/e7528aa2-0100-4eb0-9fad-c7e010d27d56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District CA $231 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/7-hours-pub-tours-in-peak-district.a47510179.activity-details) [See all activities in Ilam](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Ilam.d3000011039.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ilam ![Stoke-on-Trent which includes a river or creek and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5701/21e184fa-d95a-4a00-8f3b-c4673cf24809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stoke-on-Trent ![A panoramic view across the dales towards farmland from the path leading to Luds Church in Staffordshire in summertime](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347643/06747a80-87c2-4b25-b943-84048df45e81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leek - Cities near Ilam - Places of interest [Stoke-on-Trent](https://expedia.ca/Stoke-On-Trent.dx5701)[Leek](https://expedia.ca/Leek.dx6347643)[Waterhouses](https://expedia.ca/Waterhouses.dx993804073218551808)[Blore with Swinscoe](https://expedia.ca/Blore-With-Swinscoe.dx993804086291730432)[Wetton](https://expedia.ca/Wetton.dx993804089856888832)[Okeover](https://expedia.ca/Okeover.dx993804246252470272)[Newton Grange](https://expedia.ca/Newton-Grange.dx993808512811651072) - [Alton Towers ](https://expedia.ca/Alton-Towers-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088073.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chatsworth House ](https://expedia.ca/Chatsworth-House-Bakewell.d6087699.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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