Christmas at Calke Abbey

Christmas at Calke is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Friday 6 December until Sunday 22 December. Christmas at Calke will also be open on Monday 23 December. Calke Abbey is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Inspired by nature this Christmas, see the animals and plants that live at Calke come to life with festive lights and illuminations all around.

Discover the house all dressed up with nature-themed decorations. As you explore, look out for colourful feathers, antlers on Christmas trees, a hand-crafted pond and lots of glittering lights. Then travel underground into the tunnels to discover Calke Park after dark. Admire the starry sky, woodland scenes and animals, which like to come out to play in the parkland at night.

Treat yourself to pigs in blankets in the Stableyards and then browse the Christmas market in the Riding School. Bump into Father Christmas and Mrs Claus along the way who will be spreading Christmas cheer.

Here's a round-up of our opening times to help you plan your Christmas visit:

• The festive fairs in the Riding School are open from 10am – 6.30pm.
• The House and St Giles Church are open from 11am – 3.30pm, with last entry at 3pm. (last entry 3pm).
• Father Christmas and Mrs Claus will be roaming around Calke from 2pm – 6pm.
• Calke will be lit up in festive lights from 4pm – 6.30pm.
• Pigs in blankets will be available in the Stableyards from 4pm – 6.30pm.