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The house at Calke Abbey will re-open on Tuesday 1 March.
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.
2 Jun 2022
Join a ranger for this pleasant walk in the park to learn about the vital work we do to look after Calke's 600-acre estate. Booking is essential for this walk.
7 Jul 2022
New to photography or fancy the opportunity to share ideas with likeminded others? Why not join one of our Park Guides on a walk of the estate, to find out their tips and tricks for capturing Calke in all its glory.
4 Aug 2022
Join the team on a guided walk of the Limeyards to learn all about its past, present and future.
Celebrating Elton's 75th birthday year, we bring you a special open-air cinema screening of Rocketman at Calke Abbey!
This summer we celebrate 50 years of ABBA with a special outdoor cinema screening of Mamma Mia! at Calke Abbey in Derby.
An amazing outdoor cinema experience in the stunning grounds of Calke Abbey with a showing of The Princess Bride!
1 Sep 2022
Some of Calke’s Trees are over a thousand years old and some have only just been planted. Learn a few of the stories behind both the old and the new as well as enjoying a good walk through the park.
9 Sep 2022
Join our guides for a twilight walk to see all that Calke has to offer as the night draws in.