Storytelling Sessions in the Garden of Imagination
Join Fiona, our resident storyteller, in the Garden of Imagination this summer for a series of immersive and interactive storytelling sessions.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Drop-in to an informal, relaxed storytelling session with Fiona. Everyone is welcome and the sessions will be adapted for the audience.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
Toilets, including accessible and baby changing are available in the stableyards and 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.
- Meeting point
Sessions will take place in the Garden of Imagination.
- Suitability for children
Fun for all the family but most suitable for children ages 4-8.
- What to bring and wear
There will be cushions and blankets set out on the floor. You are welcome to bring your own folding/camping chairs, blankets or cushions. Please dress for the weather, with sunhats and sunscreen.
- Other
Assistance dogs only.
Upcoming events
On Screen at Calke Abbey
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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
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