Calke Abbey

Derbyshire Open-Air Cinema

The UK's No.1 outdoor cinema shows come to Derbyshire.

Pack a picnic and get ready for an experience like no other. *Tickets are selling quickly for this venue!

What's On + Book Tickets

  • Grease Sing-A-Long (PG)

    Thursday 8 August

    Gates: 7:15PM / Show: 9:15PM

    Greased Lightning! A fantastic outdoor cinema experience with plenty of songs to sing along to!

    Immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of 'Grease', as we bring you a Sing-A-Long showing of the most successful movie musical of all time.

    Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 60s, 70s & 80s.

  • Top Gun (Original) (12A)

    Friday 9 August

    Gates: 7:15PM / Show: 9:15PM

    A blockbuster open-air showing of the original and absolute 80s classic, Top Gun!

    Pack a picnic and enjoy Top Gun on a huge open-air screen under the stars. Hiighhwayyy tooo the danger zone!

    Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially curated songs.

  • Mamma Mia! (PG)

    Saturday 10 August

    Gates: 7:15PM / Show: 9:15PM

    An ABBAtastic outdoor cinema experience with a showing of Mamma Mia!

    Immerse yourself in the world of the hit musical and sing your heart out to ABBA's greatest hits as you watch and singalong with the movie.

    Plus music from the 70s & 80s to enjoy before the movie, with a soundtrack of disco and party classics. *Tickets are guaranteed to fly out for this one!

  • Back To The Future (PG)

    Sunday 11 August

    Gates: 7:15PM / Show: 9:15PM

    Great Scott! Watch the classic Back To The Future on a huge open-air screen under the stars!

    One of the best movies ever made and fun for all ages! In this 80's classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly is thrown back into the 1950s when an experiment goes awry.

    Plus music to enjoy before the movie.

About the Venue

National Trust Calke Abbey - This Grade I-listed country house, despite its name, has never actually been an abbey - but there's nothing misleading about its stunning landscape gardens. We're excited to be bringing our cinema picnics to this centuries-old venue in the idyllic Derbyshire countryside.

Please click here to find out more. 

  Hot food and snacks available

  On-site bar

  Picnics and drinks welcome.

  NO glasses. Plastic and paper cups only.

Please note, no smoking is permitted within the crowd. If you wish to smoke, please use the designated area.

Event Location

Screenings take place to the side of the mansion.

Free parking is available in the main car park - See the location on Google Maps here.

There is a drop off and collection point available for taxis.

Accessibility: The event is held on flat ground with short grass and a slight slope at the back of the event space. It is approx. 400m from the car park. Most of this route is on a flat, gravel path; however, there is a sloping path down to the screening area. On the return up to the car park, the path up the hill is steep and winding, with no handrails. There will be accessible toilet facilities on site. Please speak to our friendly stewards if you require any assistance.

 

Venue Address

Calke Abbey
Ticknall
Derby
DE73 7JF

 

Event info

There is some important event information we advise you to read before attending this screening. Please click here to view this information.
 
For more information on the event experience please click here.

 

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