1) There’s loads of weird and wonderful wildlife
Go wildlife spotting and look out for red and fallow deer, our flock of rare Portland sheep and lots of different birds who visit us even during the winter. Our bird hides are the perfect place to spot lots of our regular winged visitors.
If the sun is shining and you're out and about exploring the parkland, don't forget to look out for our hidden wildlife sculptures around the park. Pick up an interactive map and see if you can find them all.
2) You can go back in time…
Come along to a Stableyard Screening to watch a short film about Calke in the Riding School, then join a tour of the Stableyards and learn loads of cool stuff about Calke’s famous racehorses and where they lived. We’ll be showing films at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
On Sat 23 Feb, step back in time to the 1940s at the Tea Dance in the Riding School. You’ll find the land girls jiving away with the Home Guard and you can join in with the hokey cokey. The Tea Dance starts at 2.15pm.
3) There are lots of things to take pictures of
Are you a budding photographer? There are lots of places to take great photos at Calke, from countryside and country houses to woodland and wildlife.
Come along to one of our popular photography walks for children and pick up lots of handy tips from our volunteer photography team. The next walk will be on Sat 16 Oct, from 1.30pm–2.30pm. Meet outside the Ticket Office and don't forget to bring your camera (and a parent!).
