Calke Abbey is a unique "unstately home" that vividly portrays the decline of a country estate. With peeling paint and overgrown courtyards, it tells the story of a family who amassed vast hidden treasures. Walk around the largely unrestored house, the faded walled gardens, and the kitchen garden. Highlights include the 18th-century state silk bed, the ancient "Old Man of Calke" oak tree, and the resident red and fallow deer. Stroll through the pleasure grounds or walk or cycle along the Tramway Trail. This National Trust property presents a fascinating view of a bygone era.