What's on at Calke Abbey

Experience rich colours as you enter the estate down Lime Avenue, then continue to discover stunning autumn colour at Calke this season. Explore further afield on a guided walk, join us in the orchard to celebrate Apple Day or get creative with pumpkins at our spooky Pumpkin Party. There's something for everyone at Calke this autumn.

There's much life in deadwood

Join a ranger on this walk to discover the hidden world of deadwood.

Thu 05 Oct 2017

14:00-16:00

Apple day

Come and celebrate the English apple and orchards in Calke's gardens with juicing, tasting, puzzles and apple advice.

Sun 08 Oct 2017

11:00-16:00

Moths and muffins

Join us to see some of the fascinating moths that visit Calke.

Thu 12 Oct 2017

09:00-12:00

Fine food fair

Celebrate local food that's grown, raised, baked or caught within a 30-mile radius of Calke.

Sun 22 Oct 2017

11:00-16:00

Decline through time

Travel through time and meet characters from Calke's 300-year history.

Mon 23 Oct 2017

12:30-16:00

Pumpkin party

Get in the spooky spirit at Calke's popular pumpkin party!

Thu 26 Oct 2017

11:00-15:30

Calke on camera - hidden shots revealed

Join us on this photography walk in the park and pick up some handy photography tips.

Sat 28 Oct 2017

10:30-12:30

Kids with cameras walk - hidden shots revealed

Join us on this photography walk for children, teaching them some handy tips.

Sat 28 Oct 2017

13:30-14:30

What lies beneath

Discover what lies beneath Calke's landscape on this two-hour walk.

Thu 02 Nov 2017

14:00-16:00

Vintage fair

Browse through a range of stalls in the Riding School to find unique and vintage gifts.

Sun 05 Nov 2017

11:00-16:00

Deer park walk

An exciting opportunity to join our countryside manager for a walk inside the deer enclosure, then enjoy a coffee and a cookie afterwards.

Sat 11 Nov 2017

+ 1 other date

14:00-15:30

Christmas Crafts in Squirt's Stable

Join the Elves and take part in some Christmas crafts in Squirt's Stable.

Fri 01 Dec 2017

+ 8 other dates

11:00-18:00

Evening Christmas Gift Market

A Christmas gift market offering traditional, vintage and Christmas crafts, alongside contemporary and handmade gifts.

Fri 01 Dec 2017

17:00-20:00

Christmas Gift Market

A Christmas Gift Market offering traditional, vintage and Christmas crafts, alongside contemporary and handmade gifts.

Sat 02 Dec 2017

+ 3 other dates

10:00-16:00

Christmas weekends at Calke

Celebrate the lead up to Christmas during the festive Advent period at Calke. Peer through the Christmas windows and sneak around doors to get a glimpse of bygone Christmases at Calke...

Sat 02 Dec 2017

+ 7 other dates

11:00-18:00