Calke Abbey near Derby and places to stay

The gardens at Calke Abbey were laid out by Sir Harry Harpur and his son between 1770 & 1820. They are a few minutes walk from the main house and are an extensive series of superb historic walled gardens 2 of which have been restored. The last and perhaps largest has not yet been started. The formal garden has good bedding and herbaceous borders and the Kitchen Garden provides a wide range of fruit and vegetables. In the walled garden there is the only surviving Auricula theatre which was built to display these beautiful plants. Combined with a visit to the House this is a great day out, and do not miss Melbourne Hall close by.		Places to stay Calke Abbey near Derby Search for 5-star quality hotels to independent hotels, B&B’s and guesthouses. We also list hotels at airports and in Europe. PRICES Special prices offer up to 70% discount off standard rates as well as hundreds of exclusive deals. Search now - click here
NT Calke Abbey Garden 2008. Park open all year. Gardens and House from 1 March - see Calke Abbey website. Partial disabled access, restaurant, shop. Free entrance National Trust members	Calke Abbey Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 1LE Tel 01332 863822