Events in Willington (South Derbyshire)

On Screen at Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey has taken its place on the big screen in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' – and now you can discover how it happened. Explore the spaces used in the production – from Tommy Shelby’s dramatic walk through the Stableyards to the atmospheric rooms inside the House transformed for the screen. Discover how outdoor spaces and historic interiors were dressed to create mood and meaning, how the cast and crew worked within this fragile setting, and how the production team worked carefully with the team at Calke to protect its historic fabrics and collections while bringing scenes to life. You can also follow our downloadable walking trail across the estate to see these locations for yourself. It highlights key places where filming took place and offers behind-the-scenes insights for fans of the series and anyone curious about filming in heritage places. Whether you watched the film or are intrigued by how historic houses become film sets, this is your chance to see Calke through a different lens. Don't forget to check back in October for details of a brand new, behind-the-scenes tour of the House, exploring some of the rooms and spaces used for filming.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

All Saints Café

22 July 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm All Saints Centre Etwall Rd. Mickleover Derby

Wed 22 Jul11:00All Saints Church(4.2mi)

via All Saints Church

CommunitySports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Whether you’re completely new to riding a bike or want some guided tuition to help you get back in the saddle if you’ve not cycled in a while, a trained member of the team will support you to feel confident on a bike. The sessions are also suitable for children who are riding for the first time, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Bikes and helmets are included at no extra cost, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

History & Heritage

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Discover this year's Museum Room display and take a closer look at Calke’s State Bed hangings. Still in near- perfect condition, these Chinese silk hangings are a treasure of the National Trust, even featuring in the book '125 Treasures of the National Trust'. Rich in symbolism, Chinese art is more than just decorative - the display encourages visitors to explore the images in the hangings and the meanings behind them.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Meet the children of the Harpur Crewe family in our nurseries through a series of photos, supported by CEWE. See large scale photographs of two generations of children who called Calke Abbey home. Explore the photobooks to find out more about them, and spend time in the nurseries as the Harpur Crewe children would have done. Sit and read a book, try your hand at a jigsaw and imagine riding around the park as you have a go on the small rocking horse. The children enjoyed putting on plays and dances, and you can give it a go too! Discover a real costume worn by one of the Harpur Crewe daughters. Step into the spotlight as you try on one of our matching dressing up outfits and act out your own play.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Calke's herbarium - a collection of pressed plants and flowers - will be formally documented for the first time this summer. Having been in storage for decades, the team will be examining each specimen's condition, with the hope of displaying it in the future. Containing all sorts from geraniums to brambles and with some specimens coming from as far away as Scotland and the Isles of Scilly (with others from right here on the Calke estate), it's a library of flora that will be able to tell us a lot about local biodiversity during the 1830s-1920s. A dedicated team of volunteers will also be photographing the collection in order to 'digitise' it, so that more people will be able to access the herbarium online. Pop into the Dining Room on the selected dates to watch the team at work and ask them about what they're up to. Don't forget to check out our programme of botanical-themed events inspired by the herbarium too.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Friendship Group

22 July 2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St John the Evangelist Devonshire Drive Derby

Wed 22 Jul15:00All Saints Church(4.2mi)

via All Saints Church

Sports & Fitness

YOGA

Join us for our regular Yoga class. Professionally taught for mixed abilities and all ages. Please see attached poster for details.

Wed 22 Jul18:00St Paul's Church(4.6mi)

via St Paul's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Wed 22nd Jul 2026 - 7:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul20:00Brewhouse Arts Centre(4.5mi)

via Brewhouse Arts Centre

Community

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

Discover a fascinating and little-seen part of Calke Abbey’s natural history collection in this thoughtful two-hour evening session inspired by the historic herbarium. You’ll have the opportunity to discover part of the collection and learn more about the plants, records and stories it holds, as this important aspect of Calke’s collection begins to be shared more openly with the public. Taking inspiration from the herbarium itself, you’ll then create your own herbarium sheets, exploring the beauty of plant preservation, observation and botanical storytelling, and beginning your own Herbarium journey. Blending creativity, curiosity and a closer look at Calke’s natural heritage, this session offers a rare chance to engage with the past while making something of your own to take away.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

On Screen at Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey has taken its place on the big screen in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' – and now you can discover how it happened. Explore the spaces used in the production – from Tommy Shelby’s dramatic walk through the Stableyards to the atmospheric rooms inside the House transformed for the screen. Discover how outdoor spaces and historic interiors were dressed to create mood and meaning, how the cast and crew worked within this fragile setting, and how the production team worked carefully with the team at Calke to protect its historic fabrics and collections while bringing scenes to life. You can also follow our downloadable walking trail across the estate to see these locations for yourself. It highlights key places where filming took place and offers behind-the-scenes insights for fans of the series and anyone curious about filming in heritage places. Whether you watched the film or are intrigued by how historic houses become film sets, this is your chance to see Calke through a different lens. Don't forget to check back in October for details of a brand new, behind-the-scenes tour of the House, exploring some of the rooms and spaces used for filming.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

CommunitySports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Whether you’re completely new to riding a bike or want some guided tuition to help you get back in the saddle if you’ve not cycled in a while, a trained member of the team will support you to feel confident on a bike. The sessions are also suitable for children who are riding for the first time, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Bikes and helmets are included at no extra cost, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

Religion & Spirituality

CTiM Bible Study

23 July 2026 - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm St John the Evangelist Devonshire Drive Derby

Thu 23 Jul11:30All Saints Church(4.2mi)

via All Saints Church

History & Heritage

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Discover this year's Museum Room display and take a closer look at Calke’s State Bed hangings. Still in near- perfect condition, these Chinese silk hangings are a treasure of the National Trust, even featuring in the book '125 Treasures of the National Trust'. Rich in symbolism, Chinese art is more than just decorative - the display encourages visitors to explore the images in the hangings and the meanings behind them.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Meet the children of the Harpur Crewe family in our nurseries through a series of photos, supported by CEWE. See large scale photographs of two generations of children who called Calke Abbey home. Explore the photobooks to find out more about them, and spend time in the nurseries as the Harpur Crewe children would have done. Sit and read a book, try your hand at a jigsaw and imagine riding around the park as you have a go on the small rocking horse. The children enjoyed putting on plays and dances, and you can give it a go too! Discover a real costume worn by one of the Harpur Crewe daughters. Step into the spotlight as you try on one of our matching dressing up outfits and act out your own play.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Art Café

Thu 23rd Jul 2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thu 23 Jul15:00Brewhouse Arts Centre(4.5mi)

via Brewhouse Arts Centre

Community

Calke Crafternoons

As part of Summer of Play, supported by Pokémon, get creative in the Walled Kitchen Garden with a series of craft sessions. Tuesday 21 July: Create a bug magnifying glass (suitable for ages 3+) Thursday 23 July: Kite decorating (3+) Tuesday 28 July: Making bug wands (3+) Thursday 30 July: Decorate your own coasters (5+) Tuesday 4 August: Colour in your own puppet (3+) Thursday 6 August: Design your own tote bag (5+) Tuesday 11 August: Sew your own puppet (5+) Tuesday 18 August: Cross stitch bookmark (5+) Thursday 20 August: Design your own frisbee (5+) Tuesday 25 August: Decorate a cress head flowerpot (5+) Tuesday 1 September: Clay creations (3+) Thursday 3 September: Air dry clay (3+) All materials are provided and children must be accompanied by an adult. The workshops will be held under shelter.

Thu 23 Jul15:00Calke Abbey(4.8mi)

via Calke Abbey

What's on in Willington (South Derbyshire)

On Screen at Calke Abbey

All Saints Café

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Friendship Group

YOGA

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

On Screen at Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

CTiM Bible Study

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Art Café

Calke Crafternoons

More about Willington (South Derbyshire)

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On Screen at Calke Abbey

All Saints Café

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Friendship Group

YOGA

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

On Screen at Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

CTiM Bible Study

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Art Café

Calke Crafternoons

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On Screen at Calke Abbey

All Saints Café

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Friendship Group

YOGA

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

On Screen at Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

CTiM Bible Study

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Art Café

Calke Crafternoons

More about Willington (South Derbyshire)

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On Screen at Calke Abbey

All Saints Café

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Friendship Group

YOGA

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

On Screen at Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

CTiM Bible Study

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Art Café

Calke Crafternoons