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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.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

From scullery maids to ladies maids and governesses, each women had a role to play in keeping the house running.

Discover their stories whilst exploring spaces connected to the contributions they made to this great estate.

BSL signed tours will be available on Saturday 4 January and Sunday 1 February from 10.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Per non-member£5.00
Child £2.50

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Per member£0.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Front of the house

What to bring and wear

Wrap up warm, as the house can get chilly in winter! Remember to bring your membership card and have it ready to present before the tour.

Accessibility

The tour will take you up four flights of stairs in total. Seating is available along the route. Light levels can be low on gloomy days. A buggy service is available for access to the house from the ticket office. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Upcoming events

Event

Rutting at Calke walk 

This event is now sold out. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause. The deer rut is a particular highlight of autumn at Calke, as bellowing roars echo across the park. Join a park guide on a walk through the Deer Park to see it in action.

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on
7 Nov 2024
at
10:00 to 12:00
Event

Christmas wreath workshop at Calke Abbey 

Join Calke's talented Garden Team in the restaurant to learn how to make a wreath for the festive season.

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on
28 Nov 2024
at
18:00 to 20:00
Event

Breakfast with Santa at Calke Abbey 

Enjoy a full English breakfast in the café before meeting Father Christmas in his grotto.

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on
30 Nov to 23 Dec 2024
at
08:30 to 10:30
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Magical mornings with Mrs Claus at Calke Abbey 

Enjoy a natter in the café, whilst the children have fun with Mrs Claus.

Event summary

on
2 Dec to 16 Dec 2024
at
09:30 to 11:00
+ 2 other dates or times