Calke

Calke lies in South Derbyshire's countryside near the Leicestershire border, accessed via the A514 from Derby or Burton upon Trent. Long-distance visitors typically use the M42 to A444 route, whilst the A511 connects from Coalville. East Midlands Airport sits 15km northeast. The village centres around the historic Calke Abbey estate, with over 150 EV charging points nearby. The Abbey's Victorian kitchen gardens preserve rare heritage apple and pear varieties.