1000 years of power, politics and pleasure in an intimate family home
Start planning your Christmas at Croft with frosty winter walks, festive carols and the twinkly lights of Father Christmas's workshop.
Croft Castle sits deep in the heart of Herefordshire countryside surrounded by 1500 acres of historic woodland, farm and parkland. This intimate house became the Croft family home before the Domesday Book. There are many compelling 20th century stories to uncover. 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act. Find out how we're marking this significant milestone in the castle as we share the stories of ten key women linked to Croft.
In the castle you can live life as Sir James Croft and find out how the family bought back their home in 1923. Explore the family photographs or sit and read through the auction catalogues. Look out for the 1950s photographs and memorabilia which detail how Croft was at risk of demolition before 1957 and what it was like here then. Big kids and little kids can discover more about what it was like to recruit for the First World War in the Family Room, with dressing up and books to read.
Step outside and explore the working walled garden complete with historic orchards and vineyard and take a peek inside the 1908 glasshouse. Look out for the Georgian stable block and uncover some of the stories of how horses were cared for during the war years.
Take a stroll through the parkland up to the Iron Age hill fort for far reaching views including the Brecon beacons or follow one of the woodland trails and find over 300 veteran trees along the way. Feeling energetic? Why not tackle the orienteering course or let the little ones go wild in the natural and mini castle play areas? The mini-castle play area is currently closed while essential repair works take place. We're ever so sorry for any disappointment this may cause. The play area is now 10 years old and has been conquered by hundreds of thousands of little feet. It's now starting to show its age, but we're really looking forward to sharing another 10 years of mini-castle adventures with you once repair works have been completed.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £11.50 | £10.35 |
| Child | £5.75 | £5.15 |
| Family | £28.75 | £25.85 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £17.25 | £15.50 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £9.00 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £4.70 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.00 | £6.30 |
| Child | £3.50 | £3.15 |
| Family | £15.80 | £14.20 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £10.35 | £9.30 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £4.95 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £2.60 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
