Family fun this autumn at Croome

Croome autumn children in tree — Explore inside the trees

Croome lakeside in autumn — The lakeside in autumn

Riot of autumn colour in the parkland — A riot of colour greets you in the parkland

croome parkland in the autumn — Croome parkland in autumn

Enjoy some fun through the autumn at Croome with lots to keep the family entertained.

The Tomlinson family enjoying autumn at Croome

50 things to do before you’re 11¾ in autumn

No.10 Play conkers

You will need a conker, some string, a worthy opponent and a grown-up to help you get the string through the conker. There are lots of places to collect conkers at Croome.

No.21 Forage for wild food

September is a great time to pick blackberries from the hedgerows - they're everywhere. They are not just tasty treats they make great drawing tools too. Get help from a grown-up who knows what they are doing.

No.22 Find some funky fungi

There are loads of different species of fungi at Croome in the autumn, in the grass, growing on trees, how many can you find? Try drawing them. Please don't be tempted to eat any of them.

No.30 Go on a scavenger hunt

Make a list of five things you might find. The possibilities are endless. Be sure to scavenge things already fallen, do not pick anything that is still growing. You could also collect different colours or textures by taking photographs or rubbings.

No.33 Go cloud watching

One of the best things about Croome’s landscape is the big sky meaning lots of cloud spotting opportunities. You might identify the different types of clouds or you might see different shapes in them.

fifty things to do before you're 11 3/4 chart — 50 things to do before you’re 11¾

Spotter sheets

The activity hut is a great place to pick up a one of our free spotter sheets. Don't forget to collect your '50 Things to do before you're 11¾' activity sheet.

Croome autumn bird spotter sheet — Autumn and winter bird spotter sheet

Visitor Passport

Don’t forget to get your Visitor Passport stamped after your visit. There are lots of nearby properties to visit and get your passport stamped at too: Hanbury Hall, Brockhampton and Packwood just to name a few. Available at the shop for £5.

NT passport stamp — Don't forget to stamp your passport

Potter & Ponder map

Our sensory ‘Potter & Ponder’ map encourages our visitors to experience the beautiful parkland using touch, sight, sound, taste and smell during their visit. Download your map below of pick up a free copy at our activity hut.