Croft Castle and Parkland

Important notice -

The castle, gardens, parkland, second-hand bookshop and tea-room at Croft Castle are open. On weekdays you don’t need to pre-book your visit. At busier times, like weekends and school holidays, booking is recommended to guarantee entry.

1000 years of power, politics and pleasure in an intimate family home

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Many houses in England and Wales have reopened, with houses in Northern Ireland expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

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What's on 

Please book ahead before visiting 

The gardens, parkland, second-hand bookshop, tea-room and toilets at Croft are open daily. The castle will reopen five days a week from Monday 17 May. On weekdays you don’t need to pre-book your visit. At busier times, like weekends and school holidays, booking is recommended to guarantee entry. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday.

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Timed entry to Croft Castle and Parkland (17 May - 23 May)

Tue 18 May 2021
09:00-16:00
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Things to see and do

Spring at Croft Castle

A boy inspects a bug at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Grab your activity list and begin your '50 things' challenge at Croft 

Get your kids closer to nature at Croft with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. There’s plenty of outdoor activities to do all year round, from building a den to creating some wild art.

Spectacular hill fort at Croft Ambrey, Herefordshire

Ancient find discovered at Croft Castle  

Excavations which spanned over a six-year period in the 1960s secured Croft Ambrey’s status as an Iron Aged Hillfort and scheduled monument. A recent discovery here now implies the land was actually occupied up to a thousand years beforehand.

Ancient trees in Croft Castle's parkland in Herefordshire, surrounded by bluebells

Bluebells at Croft Castle 

Discover acres of one of England's favourite spring flowers; the native bluebell. The ancient woodland here erupts into brilliant blue every spring, why not come along and see it for yourself?

What is there to see and do at Croft?

The saloon at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

The castle 

The ground floor of the castle will reopen from Monday 17 May. Read on to discover what to expect on your next visit and don't forget to book by heading to our What's On page.

Family walking through bluebells at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

What to expect from your visit 

Read this article to find everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect from your visit. We've made some changes to our usual offer, to help keep everyone safe.

The holiday cottage in late-spring at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Late spring in the garden  

The gardens at Croft look particularly beautiful in late-spring. Find out what Jonathan Kellett, our gardener-in-charge, is up to with his team and what he's looking forward to about the warmer days and longer evenings ahead.

Blue scilla and yellow primrose flowers

Way-marked walks 

Pop on your walking boots and discover miles of way-marked walks at Croft.

A cloche full of freshly baked scones

Take a trip to our tea-room 

Our tea-room has reopened and is serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

The interior of the second-hand bookshop at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Our second-hand bookshop 

Croft's second-hand bookshop will be open daily from Saturday 1 May. We've put some measures in place to help keep everyone safe. Read on to find out more.

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Our work

The old pump house in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Our work in Fishpool Valley 

Discover how we're restoring and conserving the beautiful Fishpool Valley.

Ash trees with ash dieback in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Managing ash dieback 

Find out how we're tackling ash dieback on the estate as part of our woodland management plan and how this might affect your visit.

The conifer plantation at sunset at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Our work in the parkland 

Discover how, with the continued help of our supporters, we're looking after our 1500 acre historic parkland.

Cars parking along the drive at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Improving the car park 

Find out about our exciting project to enhance your arrival experience at Croft.

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History

A side-on photograph looking up at the castle on a beautiful, clear spring day.

Discover a thousand years of history at Croft

From Edward the Confessor to Winston Churchill, the Croft family have been key players and confidantes to England's leaders since 1055.

Discover one thousand years of history at Croft
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Wildlife

A white-clawed crayfish in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Wildlife at Croft Castle 

Learn about some of the wildlife you can spot in Croft's 1500 acre parkland.

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