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Curly Magpie Summer Market

Join us for the Summer Market hosted by our friends at Curly Magpie.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

With a mixture of indoor and outdoor stalls, you can browse a wide selection of beautifully handmade gifts and food from local suppliers.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

There will be stalls inside the Riding School as well as outside near the building.

Accessibility

The Riding School has step-free access via the rear doors and the restaurant courtyard. It is a large space which can get busy and crowded at times. It can also be quite loud and echoey. Sensory bags, including ear defenders, are available to borrow from the ticket office. The Riding School is located a short distance from accessible parking, and an accessible toilet can be found in the stableyard

Other

Dogs on short leads are welcome.

Upcoming events

On Screen at Calke Abbey 

Follow in the footsteps of Tommy Shelby and uncover how 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' was brought to life at Calke Abbey.

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on
7 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 178 other dates or times

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.

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on
7 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 152 other dates or times

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.

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on
7 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 178 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom display in St Giles Church 

Immerse yourself in the changing season and celebrate the National Trust’s Festival of Blossom with a spring-themed display in St Giles Church.

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on
7 May to 31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 16:15+ 24 other dates or times