Nature's Home: needleworking nature display
Admire nature indoors this season with a display from Derby Textile & Embroidery Group.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Calke is marking 100 years since the death of Sir Vauncey Harpur Crewe, 10th Baronet, with the launch of Nature’s Home. Known for his keen interest in wildlife, Nature's Home will celebrate and explore nature, indoors and out.
Inspired by the natural world, local Derby Textile & Embroidery have produced artwork showcasing nature in different ways.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
The display is in the nurseries on the second floor of the house.
- Accessibility
The display is on the second floor of the house. To access the nurseries, there are multiple flights of stairs. Chairs are available along the visitor route for rest stops.
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