What's on at Calke Abbey

Celebrate the outdoors at Calke Abbey this spring. Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk around the parkland or see the gardens in bloom, there are plenty of way to get closer to nature. Bring dad to our annual kite-flying day this Father's Day, or support the National Garden Scheme with a day out in the gardens.

Garden of Imagination

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

Thu 24 Aug 2017

+ 10 other dates

10:30-16:00

Calke Explore

Go on a wild adventure in the woods at Calke Explore.

Thu 24 Aug 2017

+ 10 other dates

10:30-16:00

Calke on camera interactive exhibition

The Riding School is hosting an interactive photography exhibition, with lots of photography activities to get involved in.

Thu 24 Aug 2017

+ 4 other dates

11:00-16:00

Twilight walk

This event is now fully booked - we apologise for any disappointment caused.

Fri 25 Aug 2017

19:15-21:15

1940s Calke and tea dance

It's 1940 at Calke. Visit the house to meet characters from Calke's past, then join us in the Riding School from 2.15pm for a 1940s tea dance.

Tue 29 Aug 2017

12:30-15:30

50 things at Calke Explore

Tick off some of your '50 things' at Calke Explore this summer.

Thu 31 Aug 2017

11:30-12:30

+ other times

Remarkable trees of Calke

Join a ranger for a ramble to meet some of Calke's fascinating trees.

Thu 07 Sep 2017

14:00-16:00

Calke archives come home

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

Sat 09 Sep 2017

12:00-16:00

Bonhams Valuation Day

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

Tue 12 Sep 2017

11:00-14:00

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 16 Sep 2017

10:30-12:30