A country house, park and garden where time has stood still
One of the Trust's most child-friendly and fun properties
Baroque mansion with unique collections of curiosities
Stunning 18th-century Chinese silk bed
Invisible corridors, underground tunnels and a secret garden
Enchanting walled-gardens and restored Orangery
Calke Park is a National Nature Reserve set in over 240 hectares (600 acres)
What's new this year
New children's play area. House conservation tours. Riding school open for public viewing, functions and events
All visitors (including NT members) require a house and garden (or garden only) ticket from visitor reception. At busy times these will be timed tickets. Delays in entry to the house are possible at Bank Holidays. One-way system operates in the park; access only via Ticknall entrance
Opening arrangements
House
28 Feb–1 Nov 09
12:30–5
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Self guided conservation tour
28 Feb–1 Nov 09
11–12:30
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Garden/stables
28 Feb–1 Nov 09
11–5
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2 Jul–4 Sep 09
11–5
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Restaurant/shop
28 Feb–1 Nov 09
10:30–5
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2 Nov–23 Dec 09
10:30–4
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2 Jan–31 Jan 10
10:30–4
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Coffee shop/kiosk
26 Dec–31 Jan 10
10:30–3
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Calke Park/National Nature Reserve
All year
Dawn--dusk
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House and garden open Good Friday. Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £8 (£7.27), child £4.10 (£3.72), family £20 (£18.18). Groups (£8). Garden only: £4.40 (£4), child £2.40 (£2.18), family £11 (£10). Park and stables (Standard Admission): £1.50, child 50p, family £4
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Trust
properties nearby
Kedleston Hall
Staunton Harold Church
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood
Guidebook
To find out more about Calke Abbey buy the guide before you visit
