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
Bat Discovery Half Term Trail
We've gone a bit batty at Calke this October half term! Using your echolocation skills, explore the world of bats. There are ten to discover around the Stableyards and the Pleasure Grounds. Some of them call Calke 'home', others come out...
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.
Harvest Celebration in St Giles Church
Celebrate the season with an autumnal display at St Giles Church.
Spooky Tunnel at Calke
Travel underground through the twists and turns of the Spooky Tunnel - this year, a hidden forest, home to lots of different creatures. How many can you see or hear? Can you make it through without jumping or screaming?