Calke Crafternoons

Tue 4 Aug · 14:30

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Calke Abbey is hosting craft sessions within the Walled Kitchen Garden as part of Summer of Play. This event takes place on Tuesday, 21 July, at 14:00 in Derby. Admission is required for attendance.

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.

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Calke Crafternoons takes place on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Thursday, 3 September 2026.

Calke Crafternoons is held at Calke Abbey in Derby (Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire).

Tickets for Calke Crafternoons can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Calke Crafternoons

📅 Tuesday, 4 August 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026🕖 14:30📍 Calke Abbey

Editorial Summary

Calke Abbey is hosting craft sessions within the Walled Kitchen Garden as part of Summer of Play. This event takes place on Tuesday, 21 July, at 14:00 in Derby. Admission is required for attendance.

This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.

Organiser’s full description

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.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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Calke Abbey

Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire

Repton, Derby

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Calke Crafternoons?

Calke Crafternoons takes place on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Thursday, 3 September 2026.

Where is Calke Crafternoons taking place?

Calke Crafternoons is held at Calke Abbey in Derby (Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire).

How do I get tickets for Calke Crafternoons?

Tickets for Calke Crafternoons can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.