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.		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 2009. Park open all year. Gardens 28 Feb - 1 Nov - Saturday to Wed plus daily between 2 July - 4 November. 11 - 5. House 28 Feb - 1 November 11 - 5 Sat to Wednesday. Also open Good Friday. Partial disabled access, restaurant, shop.	Calke Abbey Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 1LE Tel 01332 863822 Free entrance National Trust members	Do not miss Melbourne Hall close by.