What's on at Calke Abbey
Summer has arrived, which means it's time to kick off the sandals, feel the grass between your toes, and take a moment to sit back and enjoy the sun. Keep the kids entertained in our natural play areas, find some peace and quiet on a guided walk, or enjoy a film in the great outdoors this summer.
The Striking Orchids of Calke Abbey
Take a walk through the Calke Estate and discover stunning orchids in the historic Limeyards.
Thu 04 Jul 2019
14:00-16:00
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 06 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-12:30
Kids with Cameras
Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
13:30-14:30
Calke Unlocked: Colonial Countryside Takeover
Children from a Leicester school are taking over Calke Unlocked as Calke Abbey’s first ever mini tour guides! They’re sharing different perspectives on the collection through important research, completed as part of the Colonial Countryside project.
Mon 08 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-11:15
+ other times
Garden of Imagination
The walled kitchen garden has been transformed into the Garden of Imagination.
Sat 13 Jul 2019
+ 57 other dates
10:30-16:00
Calke Unlocked: A Tour Turned on its Head (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.
Sat 13 Jul 2019
+ 11 other dates
11:00-12:30
Archaeology Live Day
Get stuck in and make fantastic discoveries at our Archaeology Live Day.
Sat 27 Jul 2019
11:00-16:00
'50 things' Bear Hunt
The Calke Abbey bears are out and about with their '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' scrapbooks. Come and join them to tick off some of your '50 things'!
Tue 30 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
On the Trail of Ale Walk
A fascinating walk to the hidden Tollgate brewery, where you'll learn about past and present brewing on the Calke Estate.
Thu 01 Aug 2019
14:00-16:00
Quad Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival
Summer Nights Film Festival returns to Calke Abbey this August, offering a unique cinematic experience in the great outdoors.
Thu 01 Aug 2019
+ 2 other dates
21:00-23:30
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 03 Aug 2019
14:15-15:15
Twilight Walk
As the sun begins to set, experience the beauty of twilight on this guided walk in the park.
Fri 30 Aug 2019
19:15-21:15
Country Food and Drink Fair
Celebrate local food that's grown, raised, baked or caught within a 30-mile radius of Calke.
Sun 01 Sep 2019
10:00-16:00
Bonhams valuation day
Bring your silver, jewellery, pictures, ceramics, furniture, clocks and works of art to be valued by experts from Bonhams Auctioneers.
Tue 17 Sep 2019
11:00-14:00