What's on at Calke Abbey

Make the most of the summer sun at Calke Abbey. Keep the kids entertained in the Garden of Imagination and explore the new willow maze in the meadow, open every day of the school holidays. Find a moment of peace on a guided walk, or join a fast-paced, unconventional tour of the house at Calke Unlocked. There's something for everything at Calke this summer.

A Maze in Calke

Experience a whole new adventure at Calke this summer! Lose yourself in the willow maze and see if you can find a surprise in the middle.

Wed 15 Aug 2018

+ 18 other dates

10:30-16:00

Garden of Imagination

The walled kitchen garden has been transformed into the Garden of Imagination...

Wed 15 Aug 2018

+ 18 other dates

10:30-16:00

Calke Unlocked: a tour with a twist (age 14+)

Museum tours not for you? Want to have a little fun with history instead? Introducing Calke Unlocked - a new kind of tour at Calke Abbey. Play games, take selfies, and see Calke in a whole new light.

Fri 17 Aug 2018

+ 4 other dates

11:30-13:00

Twilight walk

Enjoy a walk in the park and see how beautiful it looks in the setting sun. This event is now fully booked - we apologise for any disappointment caused.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

19:15-21:15

1940s tea dance

Step back in time to the 1940s, and join the land girls and home guard for a good old-fashioned tea dance.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

14:15-15:15

Walk the Tramway Trail

Join this guided walk along the Tramway Trail and explore the wider estate.

Thu 06 Sep 2018

14:00-16:00

Bonhams valuation day

Bring your items to be valued by experts from Bonhams Auctioneers.

Tue 11 Sep 2018

11:00-14:00

Capture Calke on camera

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

10:30-12:30

Heritage Open Days: Calke archives come home

The Derbyshire Record Office will be bringing some of Calke's archives back to Calke.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

Kids with cameras

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

13:30-14:30

National Garden Scheme

Calke's gardens are supporting the National Garden Scheme charity.

Sat 22 Sep 2018

10:00-17:00

Calke Abbey wedding show

Honeysuckle & Castle would like to invite you to celebrate your engagement at our wedding open day in the Riding School. Explore this unique wedding venue situated in the heart of the Calke Abbey estate.

Sun 23 Sep 2018

11:00-15:00