Curly Magpie Christmas Markets at Calke
27 November – 23 December 2026
Riding School, Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire(DE73 7JF)
Open daily for the first time in 2026, the Christmas market in the Riding School at Calke Abbey, the National Trust estate at Ticknall in Derbyshire, runs from late November until 23 December. The stalls change as the weeks go by, with makers and creators from the area taking turns, and handmade gifts from artisans sit beside food and drink from local suppliers. The Riding School is quieter on weekdays. Around the market, St Giles Church and selected rooms of the house are dressed for Christmas, and the tunnels glow with seasonal lighting. To eat, there are pigs in blankets from the Piggy Pod on weekends, festive dishes from the Restaurant, and seasonal treats with warm food and drink in the Stableyards. A single admission covers the market, house, tunnels and wider estate.
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What to expect
Date & times
27 November – 23 December 2026
Getting there
Riding School, Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire (DE73 7JF for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Dogs allowed in:
- Food and drink areas
Notes
Dogs on a short lead are welcome at the Christmas markets and in the Stableyards, gardens and restaurant, and free to roam the parkland under close control. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the house, the tunnels and St Giles Church.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The Riding School is a two-minute walk from accessible parking over compact gravel paths. Step-free access is through the rear doors or the restaurant courtyard, and the space suits wheelchairs, pushchairs and mobility scooters. There are accessible toilets in the stableyards. It can get busy, crowded, loud and echoey, and sensory bags with ear defenders can be borrowed from the ticket office.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Curly Magpie Christmas Markets at Calke in 2026?
Every day from Friday 27 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026.
What are the opening times?
The festive markets are open from 10am to 4pm each day.
Where are the markets?
In the Riding School at Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7JF. The Stableyards, with seasonal food and drink, are part of the same visit.
How much does it cost?
Admission for non-members is £10 per adult and £5 per child, which covers the festive market, the house and tunnels and the wider estate. National Trust members get in free. There is no extra charge for parking, and booking is not needed.
What is on sale and what is there to eat?
Handmade artisan gifts alongside local food and drink suppliers, with local makers and creators rotating through the month. The Stableyards serve seasonal treats and warm food and drink, the Piggy Pod serves pigs in blankets at weekends only, and the Restaurant has festive favourites.
Where do I park?
There is no parking charge, though the per-person admission applies. There is a main car park by the Ticket Office and another at Calke Explore. The archway has a 3.6-metre height restriction.
Are dogs allowed at the markets?
Dogs on a short lead are welcome at the Christmas markets and in the Stableyards, gardens and restaurant, and free to roam the parkland under close control. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the house, the tunnels and St Giles Church.
Is it accessible?
The Riding School is a two-minute walk from accessible parking over compact gravel paths, with step-free access through the rear doors or the restaurant courtyard, and the space suits wheelchairs, pushchairs and mobility scooters. There are accessible toilets in the stableyards. A buggy service runs daily from November to February, depending on volunteer availability. The Riding School is a large space that can get busy, crowded, loud and echoey, and sensory bags, including ear defenders, can be borrowed from the ticket office.
Are children welcome?
Yes, all ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
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