What's on at Calke Abbey

As summer starts to fade into autumn, rich colours begin to take over the parkland. Enjoy the best of this colourful season at a country food and drink fair, or join a guided walk to discover seasonal highlights around the park. For families, our famous Apple Day is returning and we're getting spooky at the Pumpkin Party this Halloween. Make memories or find a moment of peace at Calke Abbey this autumn.

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.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

+ 2 other dates

11:30-13:00

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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 27 Oct 2018

+ 2 other dates

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 27 Oct 2018

+ 2 other dates

13:30-14:30

Country Food and Drink Fair

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

Sun 28 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Pumpkin Party

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

Wed 31 Oct 2018

11:00-15:30

Hidden Waterways Walk

Join a park guide to trace hidden waterways around the estate.

Thu 01 Nov 2018

14:00-16:00

Vintage Fair

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

Sun 04 Nov 2018

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.

Sun 04 Nov 2018

14:00-15:30

On the First Day of Christmas...

...Father Christmas and his reindeer come to Calke! Join us for a magical, lantern lit evening as Calke gets ready for Christmas.

Fri 30 Nov 2018

17:00-20:00

Christmas Gift Market

Get ahead with your Christmas shopping and discover traditional, vintage, contemporary and handmade gifts in the Riding School.

Fri 30 Nov 2018

+ 2 other dates

17:00-20:00

Father Christmas in his Grotto

Father Christmas is making a special visit to Calke Abbey this Christmas. Find him in his magical stable grotto, tell him how good you've been this year and he'll give you an early Christmas present.

Sat 01 Dec 2018

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11:00-11:15

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