Ilam YHA, Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

YHA Ilam has undergone an extensive programme of improvements over winter 2008/2009 and now offers an excellent standard of accommodation for families, individuals and school groups. Families will be able to take advantage of more private en suite rooms - some with double beds - and a brand new cafe/bar for relaxing in after a busy day exploring the Peak District.  School groups can look forward to a safe educational environment, with three secure zones enabling different groups to stay at the same time. A new 30-seat classroom and 100 capacity function room have also been created.

YHA Ilam is a Youth Hostel to remember! A Victorian gothic manor house owned by the National Trust, it makes for a civilised break. Its grounds stretch to 84 acres of country park on the banks of the River Manifold, making outdoor games, woodland wanders and riverside walks an appealing possibility. Walk in the gently undulating White Peak area of the Peak District National Park, visit Dovedale or cycle along the Tissington and Manifold Trails.

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