The Peak District & Derbyshire

Calke Abbey

The un-stately home and country estate

Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF

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Landscape image of the front of the house in scaffolding

Opening times for 23 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
House	Closed
Calke Park National Nature Reserve	08:00 - 18:30
Garden	09:30 - 16:00
Restaurant	09:30 - 18:30
Shop	09:30 - 18:30
Stables	09:30 - 18:30
Cycle Hire	Closed

Partially open means that one or more aspects of Calke are shut. This will be displayed as closed under the list of opening times. Part of the House is open from 11am to 3pm on select days as part of 'Christmas at Calke' - you can find out more on the event's webpage.

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Partially open

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The admission fee to the Parkland and Gardens applies to all non-members, whether arriving by car, bike or on foot. This supports vital conservation work in the outdoors at Calke Abbey, so that we can protect this special place for everyone, for ever. The tunnels are now included in this admission. There is no car parking charge.

Admission to the House is in addition to the Parkland and Gardens and applies to all non-members. You can purchase this from the Ticket Office. Please note that there may be a queue outside at busier times.

Park and Gardens
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £7.50
Child £3.75
Family £18.75
Group Adult £7.13
Group Child £3.56
House
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £13.75 £12.50
Child £7.00 £6.25
Family £34.50 £31.25
Group Adult £11.88
Group Child £5.94
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Assistance dogs only
Welcome in all areas of Calke.
Kiosk
Enjoy light refreshments from the kiosk at Calke Explore.
Bookshop
Browse the second-hand bookshop by the shop.
Licensed for civil weddings
Enjoy a country-style barn wedding in the Riding School.
Café
Enjoy light refreshments in the café.
Plant shop
Plants on sale outside the restaurant.
Car park
The main car park is adjacent to the Ticket Office. There is an additional car park at Calke Explore.
Restaurant
Enjoy hot and cold drinks, tasty snacks and light meals.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are free to roam the parkland under close control. They're welcome in the stableyards, gardens, restaurant, shop and second-hand bookshop, provided they're on a short lead.
Shop
Browse the shop for special gifts.
Electric vehicle charging point
Three AC electric charging points are available in the car park at Calke Explore. Chargers can be accessed using mobile app, ChargePoint, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging partner, RAW Charging's website (www.rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app before your visit.
Toilet
Located in the stableyards, gardens and at Calke Explore.
Guided tour
Explore the gardens and parkland with a guided tour.
Designated accessible parking in the main car park and at Calke Explore. Accessible toilets available in the stableyards, gardens and at Calke Explore. Wheelchair and tramper available to borrow. Gardens and parkland have hard gravel paths and some steep slopes.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Calke Abbey - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible routes are available to the gardens, the ground floor of the house and around the restaurant, café and shop. At Calke Explore, there is a short wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly trail, and the multi-use Tramway Trial.
Level access/terrain
Level access to the restaurant, café and shop.
Accessible toilet
Available in the stableyards, gardens, and at Calke Explore.
Narrow corridors
Narrow corridors and glass cases within the house. Please leave large backpacks in the lockers within the bag storage room by the west side of the house (free of charge).
Braille (guide or menu)
Speak to a member of the team at the ticket office to borrow a copy.
Powered mobility vehicle available
Tramper available for use throughout the gardens and areas of the parkland; however, it's strongly recommended that you pre-book.
Changing Places
Available at Calke Explore
Seating available
Available inside and outside of the café and restaurant, in the house, and gardens, or there are benches and an outdoor seating area at Calke Explore.
Designated parking
Available in the main car park adjacent to the Ticket Office and at Calke Explore.
Steps/uneven terrain
In the Kitchen Garden, orchard area of the Physic Garden and park, there are areas of uneven terrain. The house and orangery both have steps, and the grotto and ice house are not wheelchair accessible.
Induction loop
Available at Calke in the Ticket Office, house, restaurant and café, shop, or at Calke Explore by the till counter of the kiosk.
Transfer available
A buggy service is available from 10am till 2.30pm, providing visitors with mobility needs or wheelchair users access to the house and gardens from the ticket office.
Large print (guide or menu)
Available to borrow where written information is in place.
Virtual tour
Virtual tour, room and object guides are available in the entrance hall to the house on request.
Level access to food outlet
Entrance to the restaurant and café both have a level path.
Wheelchairs available
Available upon request subject to availability from the Ticket Office.
Level access to shop
The floor is even and the entrance is through the restaurant.
Map
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By road
on A514 at Ticknall between Swadlincote and Melbourne. Access from M42/A42 exit 13 and A50 Derby South. Entry via Ticknall main entrance only.
Parking: no parking charge, but per person admission price applies (see Prices section for more details). 3.6-metre height restriction on archway
Sat Nav: If using SatNav please use postcode DE73 7JF, or use latitude and longitude coordinates 52.808253, -1.472834
By train
Derby 9½ miles; Burton-on-Trent 10 miles
By bus
From Burton-upon-Trent (High Street): Midland Classic to Swadlincote Bus Station (Routes 4, 9, 19) and then Arriva (Route 2) and alight at Ticknall (Calke Abbey Entrance). From Derby Bus Station: Arriva (Route 2) and alight at Ticknall (Calke Abbey Entrance). From the entrance, it's a 1½ mile walk through the park.
By bicycle
By bicycle - more information
Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF
01332863822
calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

Park and Gardens
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult		£7.50
Child		£3.75
Family		£18.75
Group Adult		£7.13
Group Child		£3.56

House
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£13.75	£12.50
Child	£7.00	£6.25
Family	£34.50	£31.25
Group Adult		£11.88
Group Child		£5.94

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