Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey from London
Mayfair to Calke Abbey and home again. The drive is around 2 hours and 25 minutes over 123.8 miles by way of the A41, M1 and A453. The house is in Derbyshire. Calke Abbey's house and stables have been left little restored, with abandoned rooms showing the decline many country houses suffered in the 20th century. Guided tours of the gardens and parkland are offered to visitors.
How the day runs
Collection is from your London home, hotel or club. An executive saloon suits the day for two or three. The chauffeur brings you to the entrance of Calke Abbey and stays close. Add Sudbury Hall, around 40 minutes on, if there is time. Back to Mayfair takes around 2 hours and 16 minutes.
- Mayfair, London to Calke Abbey2 hr 25 min, 123.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Calke Abbey to Mayfair, London2 hr 16 min, 118.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Calke Abbey's house and stables have been left little restored, with abandoned rooms showing the decline many country houses suffered in the 20th century.
Source: nationaltrust.org.ukGuided tours of the gardens and parkland are offered to visitors.
Source: nationaltrust.org.ukThe house tells the story of a family who gathered a vast collection of hidden treasures.
Source: nationaltrust.org.ukThe faded walled gardens include an orangery, kitchen gardens and an auricula theatre in the flower garden.
Source: nationaltrust.org.ukThe nearest railway station by road is Willington, roughly 28 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is Birmingham Airport, around 53 minutes and 34.0 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
London to Calke Abbey: how long by car?
Around 2 hours and 25 minutes (123.8 miles) by way of the A41, M1 and A453 in clear traffic; the return is around 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Can you collect from a London hotel?
Yes: any London address. Mayfair to Calke Abbey is around 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Can we add a second house?
Sudbury Hall is around 40 minutes from Calke Abbey.
When is the house open?
Opening days change through the year; check the house's own calendar before you travel.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.