Calke Abbey becomes location for TV show Outlander

A stately home in Derbyshire has been used as a filming location for the eighth season of the TV series Outlander.

The National Trust confirmed Calke Abbey, in Ticknall, was used for the series which follows Claire Randall, a 20th Century nurse who is swept back to 18th Century Scotland, becoming entwined in war, rebellion and a romance.

The shoot brought together more than 100 supporting artists, horses, specialist crew and a stunt team to transform the site's stableyard.

Caroline Taylor, visitor operations manager at Calke Abbey, said the filming in September 2024 "brought a sense of excitement" to the estate.

Starz and Sony Pictures Television first announced their plans to adapt Diana Gabaldon's Outlander book series for television in 2013.

The first season of Outlander was not seen in the UK until 2015, but by then fans of the show from the US and Germany were coming to Scotland to visit filming locations.

The eighth and final season, being shown on MGM+ in the UK, sees the story reach its climax.

"We were thrilled to welcome the Outlander team," said Taylor.

"Seeing the Stableyards transformed into such a dynamic setting was remarkable – it brought a real sense of excitement to the estate.

"While Calke may look very different on screen, it's exciting to know it forms part of the final chapter of such a well-loved series."

A new walking route has been launched by the trust to celebrate the home being used as a filming location for both Outlander the Peaky Blinders movie.

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