About Calke Abbey National Trust Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF
With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country house estate. The house and stables are little restored, with many abandoned areas vividly portraying a period in the 20th century when numerous country houses did not survive to tell their story.
Discover powerful stories of a family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures. Visit the beautiful, yet faded walled gardens and explore the orangery, auricula theatre and the kitchen gardens. Escape into the ancient and fragile habitats of Calke Park and its National Nature Reserve.
Don’t miss
• The stunning state silk bed, erected for the first time in 1985 after lying undiscovered since the 18th century
• Spot the ‘Old Man of Calke’, a 1,200 year old oak tree
• Visit the red and fallow deer in their restored enclosure
• Explore the Tramway Trail by bike or by foot
• Stroll through the pleasure grounds to the flower garden with its unique auricula theatre
Admission Price
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
We followed the All Trails route CalkePark and Ticknall easy circular route.