Beyond the Blooms: Unveiling Calke Abbey’s Garden Secrets

The Gardeners' Bothy at Calke Abbey

Beyond the manicured flowerbeds and productive kitchen gardens lies a fascinating network of spaces essential to maintaining Calke Abbey’s horticultural beauty. The Gardeners’ Bothy, a humble yet vital structure, provided a place for the team to rest and plan their work. A ‘secret tunnel’, though perhaps not entirely hidden, offered a practical route for transporting … Read more