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The un-stately home and country estate

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.

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.

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Walk with us

Follow the winding paths that meander around our 243 hectare park which is a National Nature Reserve.

There are lots of walks covering all aspects of the estate.

Download a walk or join a Ranger or park guide.

© Don Godfrey

© Don Godfrey

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