Wild Roots Summer Club
Join Wild Minds for a summer of fun, with hands-on nature themed activities.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Led by the team from Wild Minds, join us for a summer of fun with our Wild Roots Summer Club.
Each week, sessions will alternate location between the Slip Garden at Calke Abbey and the woodland at Staunton Harold Reservoir.
For more information on the Staunton Harold session dates, please visit Staunton Harold's website.
The sessions each week will be different, but you can expect themes of:
- Roots & belonging - Plants as helpers - Shelter & care - Sun, shade & balance - Stories in trees - Celebration & gratitude
Each week the theme will be explored through seasonal stories and herbal folklore, hands-on nature activities and the opportunity for some free exploration time.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Per family - max. 4 people, up to 2 adults. | £12.50 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 01332863822
- Accessibility
The sessions are designed to include everyone and adaptations will be made to accommodate all participants. Please contact Wild Minds with any questions.
- Meeting point
Meeting point for Calke Abbey sessions using What3Words: ///mistaken.adhesive.fracture
- Suitability for children
Suitable for ages 3-12.
- What to bring and wear
Dress appropriately for the weather, with hats and sunscreen if it's hot. Bring plenty of water. All materials will be included.
- Other
Tickets cost £12.50 per family (up to 4 people, including max. 2 adults). Parents/guardians remain responsible for their children at all times.
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.
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.
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.
Botanical Watercolour Workshop
Inspired by Calke's historic herbarium, join artist Kate Dawes for a relaxed botanical illustration class using pen and watercolour.