
Discover more at Calke Abbey
Find out when Calke Abbey is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We love dogs at Calke Abbey, and they're more than welcome to enjoy the parkland, gardens and stableyards. Well-behaved pooches can also enjoy a treat inside the restaurant or café.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Calke Abbey is a three pawprint rated place.
Three pawprints shows the very best places you can visit for a day with your dog. You’ll be able to take your dog to most areas, including indoors for a cup of tea and a treat. There’ll be clearly signed dog zones and dog-friendly experiences. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are welcome to enjoy the parkland at Calke Abbey, where you’ll find miles of woodland walks, open countryside and lots of ponds. You can also bring your dogs to the stableyards, gardens, restaurant, shop and second-hand bookshop, provided they’re on a short lead.
Dogs can be off-lead in many areas of the estate, as long as they’re under close control. Download our dog-walking guide at the end of this page to find out where your dog can roam free.
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Lots of livestock graze around the estate, including a flock of sheep and a herd of long-horn cattle. Livestock can often be found on the meadows, the historic drive and Lime Avenue – please help protect the animals by keeping your dog on a lead and under control in areas where there are livestock.
Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the house, toilets and church – please make sure they’re wearing an identity harness.
Please be aware that we’re unable to provide shaded parking at Calke Abbey. Even on a mild day, the temperature inside a car can become very hot. We ask that you keep your dog safe and do not leave them in the car.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Just outside the restaurant courtyard there are tethering rings and water bowls for your dog. You will also find water bowls outside the café and plenty of shaded eating areas.
There are plenty of dog poo bins around the estate, conveniently positioned in areas of high footfall. These are marked on the map in our dog-walking guide.
Dogs are welcome to join you inside our café at Staunton Harold Reservoir, a pleasant half-hour walk away. The café is open every day, serving a range of light refreshments and treats for your dog.
Download Calke's guide for dog walkers for all the information you may need to explore with your four-legged friend.
Find out when Calke Abbey is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog to the places we care for, here’s information on the Canine Code and pawprint rating system to plan your visit.
Reconnect with nature and make yourself at home in acres of historic parkland on the Calke Abbey estate in Derbyshire.
Explore a vibrant and productive walled garden, look inside the faded glasshouses and explore Calke's fascinating collection of garden buildings.
There are plenty of places to refresh and refuel at Calke Abbey, where you'll find a café, shop, second-hand bookshop and seasonal pop-up facilities throughout the year.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog to get the most out of the places in our care.
Expanses of countryside, accessible peaks and beautiful parkland means you'll find the perfect place for a walk with your canine companion.