1000 years of power, politics and pleasure in an intimate family home
We're shedding light on some of the neglected stories of Croft's women, with objects and paintings from the collection, tours, events, embroidery activities and more.
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. 2017 is the 60th anniversary of Croft coming into our care when it was bought by the National Trust in 1957. Throughout 2017 we will be researching and sharing stories from that era and you can reminisce by getting involved in some of our 1950s events.
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 memeorabilia which detail how Croft was at risk of demolition before 1957 and what it was like here then. Big kids and little kids can find out or relive some 1950s games and toys in the family room, complete with costumes for dressing up.
Step outside and explore the working walled garden complete with historic orchards, vineyard and take a peak inside the 1908 glasshouse restoration project. 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.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| 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 donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
