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.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Take a tour of the lime yards and see some of the 43 kilns that are hidden away and off the beaten track, under the care of the National Trust. See how many you can spot in the vegetation. Visit the old brickyard (only open to visitors with a guide) and see the pug mill and partly restored Scotch Kiln.
The walk will be approx. 6km in length.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children welcome, but please note the walk length is approx. 6km.
- Meeting point
Meet at Calke Explore.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
- Accessibility
Toilets at start and end. Distance approx. 6km. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs, trampers or buggies.
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