Pages from Nature exhibition
Pages from Nature is a 200-year anniversary exhibition celebrating the publication of William Dean’s Hortus Croomensis; a detailed record of the vast and varied plant collection at Croome in 1824.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
DUE TO ESSENTIAL BUILDING CONSERVATION WORK PART OF THE EXHBITION WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO VIEW BETWEEN 8 APRIL AND 22 APRIL
Exactly two hundred years ago, one of the most important gardens in Georgian England was documented in detail by its devoted Botanic Gardener.
William Dean’s Hortus Croomensis captures Croome’s vast and varied plant collection at its glorious peak, recording over 6,000 species from across the globe.
The Pages From Nature exhibition in the House delves into this incredible book and examines the people behind its pages, including the 6th Earl of Coventry, his transformation of Croome and his lifelong passion for plant collecting. It also explores the legacy of the Hortus Croomensis and how it has inspired the restoration of Croome’s parkland and gardens today.
Beautiful new artworks have been created by members of the Gloucestershire Society of Botanical Illustrators to showcase the plants of the Hortus Croomensis that still thrive at Croome today. The illustrations will be on display in the Library until February 2025.
Founded in 1993, Gloucestershire Society of Botanical Illustrators caters for all those with an interest in botanical illustration, including botanists, gardeners, illustrators and art collectors. The Society welcomes artists with all levels of skill, from total beginners to established artists. They currently have 98 members, reaching far beyond Gloucestershire.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
The visitor welcome team can direct you to the exhibition in the House.
- Accessibility
See full access statement for the house from the homepage.
Upcoming events
Pages from Nature: Walk through the Pleasure Grounds
Celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the publication of the 1824 guidebook to Croome, the Hortus Croomensis. Explore the views, scents and sounds of the garden at Croome using your own Hortus Croomensis booklet to guide you.
Festival of Blossom - Origami Blossom Installation
Experience our blossom origami display. Take in hundreds of handcrafted blooms made by our visitors, volunteers, and staff. The installation celebrates the important part that blossom plays in the spring landscape of Croome.
Robert Adam bookcases display
New display of Robert Adam bookcases on loan from the V&A at Croome Court.
Small Creatures of Avon Meadows
Throughout 2024 Croome and Meadow Arts are collaborating with young people from Pershore to explore our Pages from Nature theme inspired by the landscape and plant collection at Croome.