Calke Abbey, an un-stately home and country estate in Derbyshire. 
Address: Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF.

Take a step back in time at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire that will tell you a dramatic story of its own gradual decline. The present house, named Calke Abbey and built in 1701-1703, has never been actually an abbey. It took that name because they built it on the site of a 12th-century priory, that only lasted a few years.

The house was owned by the Harpur-Crewe family for almost 300 years before it was passed to the National Trust in 1985. The National Trust decided not to renovate the house and to preserve it ‘untouched’ to keep its character and to portray the period when it was abandoned. Today Calke Abbey, an un-stately home, is open to the public. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed to be in the house.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see deer because there is a well-known deer park at Calke Abbey. If you are lucky, you can see a herd of red and fallow deer very close. The deer shelter was built in 1774 just to allow the Harpur-Crewe family to watch them from the house.

Dog-friendly
Dogs and their owners would be happy to explore 600 acres of historic parkland. You can also bring your dogs to the gardens, restaurant, shop and second-hand bookshop. In some areas of the estate, dogs can be off-lead.

Opening times
09:30 am – 4:00 pm every day 

Admission fee (Park and Gardens)
£7.00 for adults
£3.50 for children
Free for the National Trust members.

Parking
Free for visitors

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/calke-abbey