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at Calke Abbey

On Screen at Calke Abbey 

Follow in the footsteps of Tommy Shelby and uncover how 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' was brought to life at Calke Abbey.

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22 Apr to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 193 other dates or times

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display 

Discover this year's Museum Room display and take a closer look at Calke’s State Bed hangings. Still in near- perfect condition, these Chinese silk hangings are a treasure of the National Trust.

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22 Apr to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 193 other dates or times

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke 

Explore the nurseries and meet the Harpur Crewe family through a series of large scale photographs, supported by CEWE. Dress up, play and read as the children would have done.

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22 Apr to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 165 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom display in St Giles Church 

Immerse yourself in the changing season and celebrate the National Trust’s Festival of Blossom with a spring-themed display in St Giles Church.

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22 Apr to 31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 16:15+ 39 other dates or times

Meet the Taxidermist at Calke Abbey 

Join ethical taxidermist Sarah Burhouse of Birdhouse taxidermy as she works through the process of mounting a real bird skin.

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24 Apr to 25 Apr 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Festival of Blossom: Petals, Memory and the Passing Season 

Join Wild Minds for an end-of-spring gathering to reflect on the passing of the season.

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7 May 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00

Blossom and Breathe Yoga Workshop 

Join Soulful Sanctuary for a gentle morning of yoga and reflection designed to help you slow down and reconnect, inspired by the beauty of blossom.

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9 May 2026
at 09:00 to 10:30

National Forest Walking Festival: Hidden Calke 

Join your knowledgeable guide on a leisurely walk through the parkland at Calke with frequent stops to discover its hidden features

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18 May 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00

Make Your Own Wild Habitats Diorama 

Join Sarah Burhouse from Birdhouse Taxidermy to create your own diorama display.

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23 May to 5 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 11:30+ 3 other dates or times

National Forest Walking Festival: Discover Calke Abbey, Foremark and Staunton Harold on foot 

Explore somewhere new on a walk through three National Trust sites.

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23 May 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00

May Half Term: Blooming Blossom Activity Trail 

Create lasting memories with family and friends this May half-term on the Blooming Blossom Activity Trail.

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23 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 8 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom: Blooming Blossom Family Session 

A creative, hands-on family session celebrating the Festival of Blossom with the team from Wild Minds.

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27 May 2026
at 10:00 to 11:30

Under-5s Storytelling Session with the Blossom Fairy 

Join us in the Riding School for a magical storytelling session aimed at under-5s this May half-term with Fiona the Blossom Fairy.

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29 May 2026
at 10:00 to 11:30

SEND-friendly Storytelling Session with the Blossom Fairy 

Join us in the Riding School for a relaxed, flexible session of storytelling this May half-term with Fiona the Blossom Fairy.

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29 May 2026
at 13:00 to 14:30

Storytelling Session with the Blossom Fairy 

Join us in the Riding School for a magical session of storytelling this May half-term with Fiona the Blossom Fairy.

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30 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times