Easter Adventures at Calke Abbey
Follow Peggy the Portland on this year's Easter trail, discovering 10 different spots with spring-themed activities and games at each. Collect a chocolate or free-from egg at the end!
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Spring is the time for newborn lambs, including Calke's own flock of rare breed Portland sheep.
Follow Peggy the Portland on this year's Easter trail, discovering 10 different spots with spring-themed activities and games at each. With a longer parkland trail for older explorers and a shorter, accessible trail in the Stableyards and Pleasure Grounds, there's lots of fun to be had celebrating spring with family and friends. Spring crafts will also be available in the Riding School on select days, including the Easter weekend.
There's a choice of two trails to pick from:
- The long trail takes you around the Parkland and Calke Explore, where you can have a go at different activities, from an egg hunt to racing.
- The shorter, accessible trail is suitable for little legs, exploring the Pleasure Grounds and Stableyards, where you can join Peggy playing some fun easter games.
£3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan/Free From* chocolate egg. Eggs must be collected from the finish point by 5pm.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Please note that normal admission prices apply.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01332863822
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Buy your trails from the gazebo outside the front of the ticket office.
- What to bring and wear
Please think about specific clothing, sunscreen, bug repellent, packed lunches, money for own refreshments. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
- Accessibility
The short trail is approx. 0.5 miles and is uneven in places. There are some slopes as part of the route, with benches at intervals. The long trail is approx. 1.8miles on compacted earth, grass and gravel paths which may be uneven in places. There are steps with a handrail and two road crossings. There are benches at intervals with toilets and refreshments available halfway, from Calke Explore.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Calke's Industrial Past: Brickyards and Limeyards Tour
Visit some of Calke’s hidden gems tucked away in corners of the estate and see how part of the estate was once a busy industrial area.
Curly Magpie Spring Fair
Join Curly Magpie in the Riding School for the bustling spring fair, with handmade artisan gifts to vintage items and local food suppliers.