What's on at Calke Abbey
Experience the changing seasons at Calke this autumn. Discover the rich and magical colours in the park and visit the gardens to see this year's harvest. We have a range of seasonal events including Apple Day and our annual pumpkin party to keep the whole family entertained.
Bonham's Valuation Day
Bring your items to be valued by experts from Bonham's Auctioneers, specialising in silver, jewellery, pictures, ceramics, furniture, clocks and works of art.
Wed 05 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Ranger Ramble - bringing deadwood to life
Join a ranger for a look into the deadwood of Calke Abbey. Expect to see whole new habitats full of fungi and mini-beasts, which are the backbone of our special conservation status.
Thu 06 Oct 2016
14:00-16:00
Apple day
Come and celebrate the English apple and orchards in our beautiful gardens with juicing, tasting, puzzles and apple advice.
Sun 09 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Calke alive 18th Century
The house is in its heyday, come and see some of the visitors the family are entertaining and the staff that are looking after them.
Sat 15 Oct 2016
12:30-16:00
Calke Abbey fine food fair
Celebrate local food that's grown, raised, baked or caught within a 30-mile radius.
Sun 23 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Calke alive 20th century
Most of the staff have gone to war but you may meet the cook and the estate manager who are keeping the house in order.
Tue 25 Oct 2016
12:30-16:00
50 things walk
Join the adventure and tick a few things off your '50 things' list on this fun walk around the estate.
Wed 26 Oct 2016
13:30-15:00
Pumpkin party
Bring along a pumpkin or buy one here. Decorate it in your own style, then add it to our fabulous pumpkin display.
Thu 27 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Kids with cameras walk at Calke
Join us on this photography walk for children teaching them some handy tips and showing them the best places in the park to take pictures.
Fri 28 Oct 2016
13:30-14:30
Calke on camera walk
Join us on this photography walk in the park and pick up some handy tips on your stroll. Bring along your camera and be inspired by the beauty of the estate.
Sat 29 Oct 2016
10:30-12:30
Vintage fair
Browse through a range of stalls in the Riding School. From fashion to home ware, there's something for all tastes.
Sun 30 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Echoes of Calke's Christmas past
Experience a unique Christmas at Calke Abbey - the country house in decline. Lights, shadows and whispers will bring alive Calke's Christmas past as you explore the tunnels and catch a glimpse of the house.
Sat 03 Dec 2016
+ 5 other dates
11:00-18:00