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Calke AbbeyCalke Abbey

Come and discover the house where time has stood still and see a huge collection of hidden treasures. Explore the walled gardens and unique Auricula Theatre, enjoy the play area and take a walk around the park, which is a National Nature Reserve. New for 2009 - Childrens Play area.

View key to symbolskeyCredit cards accepted (no fee) Baby changing facilities On-site catering Disabled toilets Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups French signs/guides Wheelchairs available Coach parties accepted Gift shop National Trust Property Picnic site Public toilets Accepts groups Facilities for corporate hospitality On-site light refreshments Children welcomeSmoking not allowedGuided tours for groupsFacilities for hearing impaired

Prices


House & Garden: Adult £8.40, Child £4.30, Family £21.10. Garden Only: Adult £4.60, Child £2.50, Family £11.70. Prices for the House and Garden include a voluntary Gift Aid donation. Park & Stables: Adult £1.60, Child 50p, Family £4.20.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Sat 27 Feb 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Mon - Wed 12:30 to 17:00 | Sat - Sun 12:30 to 17:00
Notes House open: 27/02/10 to 31/10/10 Monday-Wednesday and Saturday-Sunday 12.30pm to 5pm, Garden open: 27/02/10 to 31/10/10 Monday-Wednesday and Saturday-Sunday 11am to 5pm. Garden Summer Opening times: Monday-Sunday 11am to 5pm. Calke Park open all year 8am to 8.30pm.
   
Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey Walled Gardens
 
 

Contact

Information
Tel: 01332 863822
View the Calke Abbey websitewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke
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Venue

Calke Abbey

Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE

View the Calke Abbey websitewww.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Map reference: SK 373220


South of Derby, on A514 at Ticknall between Swadlincote and Melbourne. Access from M42/A42 exit 13 and A50 Derby South

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 10 miles from Derby station

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Also at this venue

GardenGarden
RestaurantRestaurant
ParkPark
St Giles ChurchSt Giles Church
Wildlife WalkWildlife Walk

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Thu 26 Aug 2010 - Sat 11 Sep 2010 Plant in Time
Sat 11 Sep 2010 Heritage Open Day - Calke Abbey
Sat 18 - Wed 22 Sep 2010 Hidden Collections at Calke
Sat 18 Sep 2010 The Calke Show - From Plot to Plate
Sat 25 - Wed 29 Sep 2010 Hidden Collections at Calke
Sun 3 Oct 2010 Harvest Thanksgiving
Sun 10 Oct 2010 Apple Day
Sat 16 Oct 2010 Fungal Foray
Sun 17 Oct 2010 Deer Park Walk
Sat 23 Oct 2010 Digital Photography Workshop
Sun 24 Oct 2010 Digital Photography Workshop
Mon 25 Oct 2010 Calke Alive 20th Century
Tue 26 Oct 2010 Pumpkin Party
Sat 13 Nov 2010 Christmas Fine Food Fair
Sat 27, Sun 28 Nov 2010 Christmas at Calke
Sat 4, Sun 5 Dec 2010 Christmas Tree Trail at Calke
Sat 11, Sun 12 Dec 2010 Christmas Tree Trail at Calke
Sat 18, Sun 19 Dec 2010 Christmas Tree Trail at Calke

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • Route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Flat (ie without steps)

Dining

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
  • Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
  • Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Audible alarm system

Notes

  • Received 4/12/08