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Calke Abbey

Historic House

2010 VAQAS, PARTICIPANTS NATIONAL TRUST

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Calke Abbey

01332 863822

Address

Ticknall,
Derbyshire,
Satnav: DE73 7JF,
DE73 7LE

Details

The Harpur family lived at Calke Abbey and were noted for their reclusive eccentricity. You will not find a highly restored interior but a most interesting and informal picture of a grand country house in its latter years.

Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop National Trust Property On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Wheelchairs available Accepts groups Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality

Children welcome Disabled access Dogs accepted Facilities for hearing impaired Facilities for visually impaired

Opening details

Calke Park and National Nature Reserve: Daily 7.30am - 7.30pm
House: 22 February - 1 November, Saturday - Wednesday 12.30pm to 17.00pm, Thursday and Friday Themed house visit 12.30pm - 16.30pm

Prices

Admission prices 2016

National Trust members - free

Gift Aid Prices

Whole property

Adult: £12.80
Child: £6.60
Family: £31.90
Group adult: Min 15 people £11.60

Garden, Park & Stables (Excluding House)

Adult: £8.70
Child: £4.30
Family: £21.70
Group adult:£7.80
Group child:£3.90

Park Only

Adult: £3.40
Child: £1.70
Family: £8.50
Group adult: £2.85
Group child: £1.40

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Facilities

Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
National Trust Property
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality

Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired

Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Food

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

General

Hearing loop system
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Wheelchairs provided

Free

Audible alarm system

Directions

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Map reference: SK 357231 Lat: 52.80428 Long: -1.47187

On A514 at Ticknall between Swadlincote and Melbourne. Access from M42/A42 junction 13.

No parking fee, but a per-person park admission charge applies (as above)

Parking: free