Eating & shopping

Find exciting products in the shop to tempt you

The Stables shop, Croft Castle, Herefordshire © Ian Grafton

Goods on display in The Stables shop

Enjoy browsing jams and chutneys made locally, as well as hand made soaps and socks made out of goat’s wool. Herefordshire is famous for its cider apples, why not take some cider home with you or some of the wonderful local beer? There are lots of things for the children too including medieval costumes, swords and games which they can play with on our lawns.

Fresh vegetable from Croft Castle allotment Herefordshire © Ana Vaughan

Fresh vegetables are always available

Plot to plate

We love using our own produce grown in our garden and when fruit and vegetables are picked our chef gets the first pick of the bunch.

We also use produce grown at The Weir, another National Trust garden which takes pride in growing fruit and vegetables.

Have our cake and eat it too

Fruit cake © NTPL/William Shaw

Treat yourself to a slice or two

Treat yourself to a delicious cake or scone made freshly on the property. Served throughout the day why dont you drop in for a cup of fresh coffee in the morning? Or enjoy one of our special cream teas in the afternoon made with our home made jam and clotted cream.

Daily specials

Garden vegetable crumble, one of the traditional dishes served in National Trust restuarants © NTPL/William Shaw

Lunches served every day from 12pm

There are specials on offer every day to choose from and where possible we always use local ingredients. You can also choose from a selection of local beer or cider to accompany your meal. Be sure to arrive early as we also serve hot breakfasts from 10am.

Something for the kids

Visitors eating a meal at a National Trust restaurant © NTPL/John Millar

Tuck in to the delicious children's menu at the cafe

We have a great children’s menu full of exciting goodies, and we offer half portions for families too. For something different why not try one of our freshly prepared picnic bags which you can take out into the gardens and parkland. Or if you have come prepared with your own picnic remember we do hot and cold drinks to takeaway too.