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Visitors can enjoy a range of accessibility features throughout the site. Designated accessible parking is available in the main car park adjacent to the Ticket Office and at Calke Explore. Accessible toilets are located in the stableyards, gardens and at Calke Explore, where a Changing Places facility is also available.
Accessible routes and maps provide access to the gardens, the ground floor of the house, and around the restaurant, café and shop. At Calke Explore, visitors can enjoy a short wheelchair and mobility scooter-friendly trail, as well as the multi-use Tramway Trail. Wheelchairs are available on request from the Ticket Office, subject to availability, and a tramper can be borrowed for use throughout the gardens and areas of the parkland, although pre-booking is strongly recommended. A buggy transfer service operates from 10am to 5pm, providing access to the house and gardens for visitors with mobility needs and wheelchair users.
Additional accessibility features include induction loops at the Ticket Office, house, restaurant, café, shop and Calke Explore kiosk, along with Braille and large-print guides available to borrow. Seating is available throughout the site.
For opening times, please visit the Calke Abbey website.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| House: Adult | £15.00 per ticket |
| House: Child | £7.50 per ticket |
| House: Family | £37.50 per ticket |
| Park and Gardens: adult | £8.50 per ticket |
| Park and Gardens: child | £4.25 per ticket |
| Park and Gardens: family | £21.25 per ticket |
Park and Gardens admission applies to all non-members, with an additional ticket available alongside this for entry to the House. We also offer free admission to essential carers and companions.
On A514 at Ticknall between Swadlincote and Melbourne. Access from M42/A42 exit 13 and A50 Derby South. Entry via Ticknall main entrance only.
If using SatNav please use postcode DE73 7JF, or use latitude and longitude coordinates 52.808253, -1.472834
There is a 3.6-metre height restriction on the archway.
By bus: From Burton-upon-Trent (High Street): Midland Classic to Swadlincote Bus Station (Routes 4, 9, 19) and then Arriva (Route 2) and alight at Ticknall (Calke Abbey Entrance). From Derby Bus Station: Arriva (Route 2) and alight at Ticknall (Calke Abbey Entrance). From the entrance, it's a 1½ mile walk through the park.
By train: Derby 9½ miles; Burton-on-Trent 10 miles.
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