What's on at Calke Abbey

Step into spring and enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer. Join a guided walk in the parkland and discover hidden areas of the estate, or go wildlife watching on our nature-themed walks. Look out for spring fairs and enjoy the best of the season at Calke Abbey.

Hidden conservation walk at South Wood

Join our park guides and ranger team to discover the hidden work we do around the wider estate to conserve our valuable habitats.

Thu 03 May 2018

14:00-16:00

May Day celebrations

Come and watch the Morris dancers in the Riding School, and have a go at maypole dancing this May Day at Calke.

Mon 07 May 2018

12:00-15:00

Calke Alive

Travel through time and meet characters from Calke's past, as they tell the tale of the years of grandeur, the gradual decline and the dramatic end.

Tue 15 May 2018

+ 1 other date

12:30-16:00

Veteran trees of Calke

Join this guided walk to discover some of the amazing ancient trees in Calke Park.

Sat 19 May 2018

14:00-15:30

Limeyards and brickyards walk

Discover Calke's industrial past with National Trust archaeologist Rachael Hall on this guided walk.

Mon 21 May 2018

10:00-12:00

Explore the wider Calke Estate

Join this refreshing six-mile taking you around the wider Calke Estate.

Wed 23 May 2018

10:00-13:00

Bat night

Discover the creatures that live in the park that are hidden during the daytime.

Fri 25 May 2018

20:30-22:30

Minibeast safari

What small creatures lurk under stones and logs or in the trees at Calke?

Wed 30 May 2018

11:00-12:15

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 02 Jun 2018

+ 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 02 Jun 2018

+ 1 other date

13:30-14:30

Amazing meadows walk

Take a walk through the lawns of Calke to discover the flowers and insects that live there.

Thu 07 Jun 2018

14:00-16:00

Father's Day kite flying

It's Father's Day so bring your dad to Calke for a fabulous day of kite flying.

Sun 17 Jun 2018

10:00-17:00

National Garden Scheme

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

Sat 23 Jun 2018

10:00-17:00

Wedding open day

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 01 Jul 2018

11:00-15:00