Calke Crafternoons
Join the Summer of Play team for Calke Crafternoon sessions, every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the holidays in the Walled Kitchen Garden.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
As part of Summer of Play, supported by Pokémon, get creative in the Walled Kitchen Garden with a series of craft sessions.
Tuesday 21 July: Create a bug magnifying glass (suitable for ages 3+)
Thursday 23 July: Kite decorating (3+)
Tuesday 28 July: Making bug wands (3+)
Thursday 30 July: Decorate your own coasters (5+)
Tuesday 4 August: Colour in your own puppet (3+)
Thursday 6 August: Design your own tote bag (5+)
Tuesday 11 August: Sew your own puppet (5+)
Tuesday 18 August: Cross stitch bookmark (5+)
Thursday 20 August: Design your own frisbee (5+)
Tuesday 25 August: Decorate a cress head flowerpot (5+)
Tuesday 1 September: Clay creations (3+)
Thursday 3 September: Air dry clay (3+)
All materials are provided and children must be accompanied by an adult. The workshops will be held under shelter.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child Includes 1 child + 1 accompanying adult | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Toilets, including accessible and baby changing are available in the stableyards and gardens. It is level access from the car park to the main play hub in the gardens. It is a 5 -10-minute walk (approx.) from the car park to the gardens. There is a visitor shuttle buggy available on request from the ticket office which can take you to the house, gardens and back again.
- Meeting point
Meet in the Walled Kitchen Garden, inside the stretch tent.
- Suitability for children
Please see individual session details for age suitability.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather. There are some areas of shelter and shade within the gardens. Head to the shed where we have a borrow box if you’ve forgotten your sun hat or need to borrow an umbrella.
- Other
Pre-booking is advised but any remaining spaces can be booked on the day.
Upcoming events
Pokémon joins Calke Abbey's Summer of Play
Planning your summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust's Summer of Play supported by Pokémon.
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.