Calke Abbey & Gardens

Visitor Information for Calke Abbey & Gardens

Opening Days: Gardens are open daily but times change throughout the year
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Opening Times: 9.30am to 5pm (4pm in winter)
Prices (for the garden & park): Adults £8, Children 5 to 17 years £4 (entry to the house and gardens is £14 & £7)
Note: A National Trust Garden

Contact Details for Calke Abbey & Gardens

Address: Calke Abbey & Gardens, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF
Tel: 01332863822
Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: Link here

About Calke Abbey & Gardens

Calke Abbey & Gardens are set in 600 acres of parkland, deer park and includes the famous oak tree the 1,200-year-old ‘Old Man of Calke’.

Some key features include a rare auricula theatre, domed orangery, faded glasshouses and gardener’s bothy.

There is a preserved stable yard, Church and of curse the house which is a Baroque-style mansion.

As well as the gardens there is a shop, bookshop, plant shop, restaurant, cafe and a take away kiosk.

The parklands are open for exploring with many trails to walk and wildlife to spot.

For Children there is the natural play ground at Calke Explore and the playground in the Stableyards is a short walk from the main car park.

Dogs on short leads are welcomed all of the year

And at Christmas they have the Christmas ‘Illuminate’ where the gardens, trees, house, gothic arch are all bathed in light.

Snacks and mulled wine served in the tea room!

Reviews of Calke Abbey & Gardens

Google Review Score 4.6/5 Stars

Don’t take our word for how special these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Calke Abbey & Gardens had to say:

“Beautiful surroundings, lots to see and do…walk the parkland, see the gardens, the snowdrops are beautiful just now.”

“Had a pleasant walk with lots of snowdrops in the woodlands.”

“The grounds themselves were lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our walk round.

We managed to get to the ‘Grotto’ and ‘ice house’.

Saw deer and enjoyed the river of snow drops and the walled garden.”

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Map and Location of Calke Abbey & Gardens