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Pokémon joins Calke Abbey's Summer of Play

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation? From Saturday 18 July - Sunday 6 September, on top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers! Discover Pokémon zones in participating locations. Don’t forget your imagination... Alongside the Pokémon zone, the Garden of Imagination returns as our Summer of Play hub in the gardens. Fun for all the family, including dogs on short leads, you can stay and play all day with places to find shelter and shade whatever the weather. Come back and enjoy the fun all summer long with Calke Crafternoons every Tuesday and Thursday (pre-booking required) or pop along to enjoy a drop-in storytelling session in the shade. Expect the return of some of your favourite activities like Little Calke Village, suitable for imaginative little ones as well as dressing up and musical instruments. For slightly older explorers, head to the Fun and Games zone for football, disc golf and soft archery, or challenge the whole family to a sports day race. After all that playing, you can find the Zen Zone hidden away to chill out with a book or a spot of cloud gazing. Raining outside? Take your Summer of Play indoors with activities inside the house, from jigsaws to dressing up.

Tue 21 Jul10:00Calke Abbey(3.7mi)

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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.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Calke Abbey(3.7mi)

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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.

Tue 21 Jul11:00Calke Abbey(3.7mi)

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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.

Tue 21 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(3.7mi)

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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.

Tue 21 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(3.7mi)

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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.

Tue 21 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(3.7mi)

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Kool Kites

Let your imagination soar with our kite themed crafts. Make and fly your own kite, take part in our paper aeroplane competition (with prizes to be won), craft a DIY hot air balloon mobile, plus more. The sky’s the limit!

Tue 21 Jul12:00Ashby town hall market(4mi)

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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.

Tue 21 Jul15:00Calke Abbey(3.7mi)

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Ladies' Fellowship

Ladies' Fellowship — brought to you by Shepshed Word of Life Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Tue 21 Jul15:15Shepshed Word of Life Church(4.5mi)

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Girls U16s

Melbourne Rugby Football Club hasn't given us the full script, but Girls U16s has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Tue 21 Jul18:00Melbourne Rugby Football Club(3.4mi)

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U14 Girls

Another belter from Melbourne Rugby Football Club. U14 Girls — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Tue 21 Jul18:30Melbourne Rugby Football Club(3.4mi)

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Senior Women

Senior Women at Melbourne Rugby Football Club. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Tue 21 Jul18:30Melbourne Rugby Football Club(3.4mi)

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Seniors

Seniors is happening at Melbourne Rugby Football Club. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Tue 21 Jul19:00Melbourne Rugby Football Club(3.4mi)

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Evening Group, Ravenstone

They spend time praying and enjoying fellowship together.

Tue 21 Jul20:30Ashby Baptist Church(4mi)

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Evening Group, Blackfordby

They spend time praying and enjoying fellowship together.ssues raised by the Sunday sermon.

Tue 21 Jul20:30Ashby Baptist Church(4mi)

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Summer Supper with Breedon WI

Summer supper - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 Breedon on the Hill WI’s annual Summer Supper features fresh fish and chips from Sharon of A&S Catering who will bring her van on site to serve us. Fish and chips £8, peas or curry £1 (cash only please). Time: 7pm for tea & coffee for a 7:30pm start at Breedon Parish Hall, Priory Close, Breedon-on-the-Hill DE73 8LF. New members are always welcome. Meetings held the 4th Wednesday of each month - and if you wish to come and see what we are all about, your first visit is FREE. Details via email:...

Wed 22 JulAshby town hall market(4mi)

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