Cycling lessons at Calke Abbey
Are you new to cycling or haven't been on a bike in a while? Book a private lesson to help you build your confidence or learn to ride from scratch.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Our amazing cycle hire team will tailor the session to you, helping you gain the knowledge and skills you need to ride independently.
Lessons are an hour long and are suitable for adult and children of all abilities. Children must be a minimum of five years old.
We have a range of different bikes available to suit your needs, from small balance bikes and children’s bikes, to step-through bikes and mountain bikes in various sizes.
If you’d like to learn with another person or book a follow up lesson, please email: pete.unwin@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult during their lesson.
- Meeting point
Meet at the cycle hire facility in Calke Explore.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable, weather-appropriate clothing for cycling and shoes with a good grip. You're welcome to bring your own bike and helmet or borrow one of ours (included in the price of the lesson).
- Accessibility
We currently only have standard bicycles available.
- Other
Upon booking, please give us a call on 01332863822 if you have mobility or medical issues that may affect your ability to ride a bike. This will allow us to ensure we’re able to help you and prepare appropriately for your lesson. We will monitor the weather forecast closely and will only cancel if extreme weather is likely to impact your lesson. We'll let you know as soon as possible if this is the case and offer you a full refund so you can rebook another time.
Upcoming events
Festival of Archaeology at Calke Abbey
Come and join us as we celebrate the Festival of Archaeology at Calke, sharing the untold stories of discoveries made by Calke’s own archaeology volunteers.
Summer of Play: The Garden of Imagination at Calke Abbey
Ready, set go! Summer is here and the Garden of Imagination returns to Calke, packed full of every flavour of play.
Nature's Home: Bird of the Month display at Calke Abbey
Discover the fascinating world of birds through our Bird of the Month display inside the house.
Festival of Archaeology: Limeyards and Brickyards guided walk at Calke Abbey
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology on a walk around Calke's Limeyards and Brickyards.