Easter adventures in nature
Date & time: The nature trail at Calke Abbey is open every day from 9.30am–4pm.
Embark on a self-led adventure in the great outdoors, searching for nature-themed activities in the meadow, stableyards and garden. There's no set route for the trail, which means you can explore each activity at your own pace. It's fun for all ages (adults included!), so if you've been cooped up for too long, hop along and unleash your inner child at Calke!
To get started, pick up your trail pack from the Ticket Office, which contains an Easter activity sheet and pencil. Trail packs are £3 each.
Don’t forget to collect your chocolate egg or allergen-free reward at the end of the trail in the Stableyards (eggs must be collected by 5pm).
Eat chocolate for a good cause
Kids of all ages (including adults) are invited to join the nature trail – but if you don't fancy it this time, you can still treat yourself and your family to a chocolate egg!
Every chocolate egg you buy supports vital conservation work at Calke, so you'd be helping us to look after this special place. How often do you get to eat chocolate for an egg-cellent cause? Hop over to the Ticket Office to treat yourself, and find baking inspiration for your leftover chocolate (a rare ingredient in many households).
Book your visit
You don’t need to book the nature trail, but you will need to book your visit to Calke Abbey. To manage visitor numbers so that social distancing can be ensured for the safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors, the pre-booking system still applies.
We are eggspecting to be very busy this Easter, so if you haven't booked, we can't guarantee admission. If we are fully booked, please help us to look after the local community and try booking for a different day – we're hoping to run the trail for 2 weeks, so there's plenty of time to take part.
Booking will provide access to the property, not the Easter adventures in nature trail, which can be purchased on the day. Tickets are released every Friday, so you won't be able to book your Easter visit until Friday 26 March.
