During a weekend visit to Derbyshire we came across Calke Abbey. Looking for somewhere to spend a couple of hours we turned into the entrance, the only information being a tourist information sign saying Calke Abbey.There was no indication that it was a Nat Trust.We proceeded into parkland (still no signage).After approximately half a mile we came across the pay booths where we saw the first signs stating it was National Trust with the charges listed. By this time there was no option to turn around & leave as the entrance is one side of the park & the exit at the other, we also we now in a queue of traffic.The charges for parking so as to walk around the parkland only are £7 per person!This is unbelievably sneaky!No option to turn around & leave, so the hope is no one dare say it is daylight robbery & just pay, not us.There needs to be signs at the first initial point of entry (on the roadside) not half a mile into the park!Sneaky, underhand money making tactics. Disgraceful.
