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Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey is a baroque mansion, built in the early 18th century for Sir John Harpur, has stood still since the 1920s. It contains the family´s natural history collection, portraits and sporting pictures. The baroque state bed, with Chinese embroidered silk hangings, are unchanged since the 1880s. The attractive grounds feature a walled garden, a collection of garden buildings and a 19th century church. The park is a National Nature reserve.
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Address
Ticknall,
Derby,
Derbyshire
DE73 7LE
Information on Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby
| Opening Times: | House: 26 Feb to 30 Oct, Sat to Wed 12:30-17:00. Conservation Tours 11:00-12:30. Open Good Friday. |
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| Admission: | Admission by timed ticket. NT Members Free. See NT website for admission prices. |
| Dog Friendly: | Dogs Permitted (On leads in park and stables area only) |
| Location: | Ten miles south of Derby, on A514 at Ticknall between Swadlincote and Melbourne. |
| Facilities: |
Children's Play Area, Full Disabled Access, Shop, Plant Sales, Guided Tours, Licensed Restaurant, Parking Availability |
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