Christmas in the house at Calke Abbey
The house has been decked with a nature theme this Christmas and is ready and waiting to be explored.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Step inside and follow our specially selected Christmas route through the Entrance Hall, Saloon, Breakfast Room, Dining Room and Butler’s Pantry.
Enjoy wandering from room to room and delight in displays of colourful feathers, antlers on Christmas trees, a handcrafted pond on the Billiard Table, and lots of twinkly lights.
Continue your festive experience underground into the tunnels, which have transformed into Calke Park at night time. Visit our Christmas article to find out more.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
The front of the house
- What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm with a Christmas jumper, as the house can get chilly!
- Accessibility
The route down to the house consists of a downward slope along a textured tarmac path. A buggy service is available from the ticket office between 10am and 2pm. The route through the house includes a flight of stairs up to the first floor, with a handrail on the left hand side.
- Other
Only assistance dogs are welcome.
Upcoming events
Festive fairs at Calke Abbey
Get into the festive spirit with a trip to Calke's Christmas markets, hosted with our friends, Curly Magpie.
Christmas lights at Calke Abbey
As darkness descends this Christmas, discover Calke Abbey aglow with festive lights.
Breakfast with Santa at Calke Abbey
Enjoy a full English breakfast in the café before meeting Father Christmas in his grotto.
Making a house a home: the lives of women in service at Calke Abbey
Follow in the footsteps of the remarkable women who cared for this great house.