Venue Description

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.

Accessibility

Calke Abbey sits in a 600 acre estate with areas of woodland, wetland and ponds. There are some accessible routes, while others have uneven terrain, slopes or shallow steps. The house, gardens, restaurant and shop are located near each other, surrounded by meadow land in the centre of the estate. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of Calke. Large print, Braille guides and a virtual tour are available. A full access statement can be found on our website.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey#Facilities%20and%20access

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431729725366-calke-abbey.pdf

Awards List

National Trust members can visit Calke Abbey for free - simply show all valid membership cards on arrival for access to the parklands, garden and house.

Toilets

There is an accessible toilet near the Ticket Office and in the garden, as well as a Changing Places toilet and accessible toilet at Calke Explore.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

There are dog water bowls outside all food outlets.