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Relaxed October Half Term Storytelling Session (SEND-friendly) at Calke Abbey 2026
Calke’s relaxed Halloween storytelling is designed for children with SEND or those who prefer less structure, particularly ages four to eight.
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Plan your visit →October Half Term Storytelling Sessions at Calke Abbey 2026
Book a Halloween storytelling and craft session with Fiona the Calke witch, particularly suited to children aged four to eight. Craft materials are included, and the £5 child ticket covers up to two accompanying adults; normal admission applies separately. Meet at the house front door for the ground-floor Study. Bring warm layers as the room can be chilly.
Plan your visit →October Half Term: Under-5s Storytelling Session at Calke Abbey 2026
Book Calke’s storytelling and Halloween craft session for children aged five and under. Expect about thirty minutes of stories, followed by flexible craft time; families may leave early and take materials home. The £5 child ticket includes up to two accompanying adults, with normal admission applying separately. Meet at the house front door and bring warm layers.
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Explore Calke Abbey’s decorated tunnels, with a quieter first hour each day offering reduced sound and static lighting. The organiser particularly suggests ages four to seven, although darkness and effects may still frighten some children. Uneven floors and stairs make the route unsuitable for wheelchairs, scooters and buggies. Enter by the house’s west door; normal admission applies.
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About this event
Calke’s relaxed Halloween storytelling is designed for children with SEND or those who prefer less structure, particularly ages four to eight. Stories use Makaton sign support, and children can make a wreath during the session or finish it at home. Booking is essential: £5 per child includes up to two adults, with normal admission applying separately. The ground-floor room can be chilly.
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- Event dates
- 23 October 2026
- Venue
- Calke Abbey
- Address
- Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF
- Opening times
- 23 Oct 2026; 13:00 – 14:30
- Suitable for
- Fun for all the family but most suitable for children aged 4-8.
- Accessibility
- Suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. The study is on the ground floor of the house and some doorways may be slightly narrow. Wheelchairs are available to borrow inside the house.
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Setting
- Indoors
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- Hart's Hotel NottinghamNottingham · 16.5 miles
- Lace Market HotelNottingham · 16.9 miles
- Mama's Inn Boutique Guest HouseNottingham · 17.1 miles
Places to eat near Relaxed October Half Term Storytelling Session (SEND-friendly) at Calke Abbey 2026
- The Pudding Pantry Trinity SquareNottingham · 16.9 miles
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- Pooley Country ParkWarwickshire · West Midlands · 14.2 miles
- Wollaton HallNottingham · 14.6 miles
- Nottingham CastleNottingham · 16.5 miles
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