Deadwood is a good wood
Whilst exploring the parkland, you might notice branches that have been lost and left on the ground, as well as entire fallen trees.
This deadwood is an incredibly valuable habitat, and a large part of Calke is so important. The estate is one of Britain's best sites for deadwood invertebrates, and is home to over 200 types of beetle that rely on deadwood – such as the wasp beetle, who mimics wasps to avoid predation.
These trees are made for walking
Have you ever heard of a walking tree? There are several trees walking their way across the landscape at Calke Abbey.
Look out for trees whose branches have bowed low to the ground and taken root, forming a new tree from the old. As the old tree dies, these new trees will continue to grow, slowly (very slowly) moving their way across the land.
A walk in the park
There are lots of ways to explore Calke's amazing and inspiring parkland. Pick up a park map when you arrive and follow way-marked walks, or carve your own path through the estate.
We've pulled together some of the best seasonal walks here, which you can download direct to your smartphone or print off at home.