Calke Abbey

At Calke Abbey, discover the tales of an eccentric family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures. Visit the beautiful, yet faded, walled gardens and explore the orangery, auricula theatre and the kitchen gardens. Escape into the ancient and fragile habitats of Calke Park and its National Nature Reserve.

With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country house estate. The house and stables are little restored, with many abandoned areas vividly portraying a period in the 20th century when numerous country houses did not survive to tell their story.

Find out about the Summer Nights Film Festival 2015 taking place at Calke Abbey this Summer

Capture Calke on Camera

26 Oct 2019

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Kids with Cameras

26 Oct 2019

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Pumpkin Party

31 Oct 2019

Get in the spooky spirit at Calke's pumpkin party in the walled garden.

Deer Park Walk

3 Nov 2019

An exciting opportunity to join our countryside manager for a walk inside the deer enclosure, then enjoy a coffee and a cookie afterwards.

Discover the Amazing Stableyards

9 Nov 2019 - 10 Nov 2019

Take a look at some of the discoveries our volunteers have made about Calke's stableyards.

Christmas Gift Market

14 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2019

Get ahead with your Christmas shopping and discover a range of unique gifts at Calke's Christmas Gift Market.

Christmas Food and Drink Fair

22 Dec 2019

Enjoy seasonal, heart-warming food and drink at this festive market in the Riding School.