Croft Castle and Parkland

Relax in this welcoming and intimate family home and find out about the life and times of the people who shaped this castle during the 20th-century.

Discover how our dedicated team of staff and volunteers look after our gardens through the seasons.

1500-acres, 4500 years of history all just waiting for you to explore. Find out about the activities, history, fun and wildlife, Croft's parkland has to offer.

Step back to 1957 inside the castle, smell the spring flowers, tick off your 50 things and stretch your legs in the parkland.

Dress up and play games in our 1950's family room, go wild in our natural and mini castle play areas and enjoy a family trail every day of the holidays.

Find out more about booking your group visit to Croft Castle.

Find out how Croft avoided the fate of other historic country estates in the 1950s and how we're celebrating the 60th anniversary of our work at this special place.

Artist, Matthew Wood, explores Croft's unique sense of place and atmosphere in a new exhibition in the Upper Gallery.

Enjoy fresh and seasonal meals and snacks where nearly all the fruit, salad and vegetables are grown in our very own walled garden.

Visit Croft's shop which dwells in the old Georgian stable block. Browse our book range, pick up a plant, find a special gift, or grab a souvenir - every penny you spend goes towards the care of the castle.

Take a look at the rise and fall of members of the Croft family and how the castle has been used over the centuries.

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

Discover the intriguing stories behind these five powerful women, drawn together across time by a link to Croft's history.

The parkland is home to many veteran trees, one of which is over 1,000 years old.

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

Find out all about our day-to-day work in the garden, including ongoing conservation projects.

Find out all about the Trust's acquisition of this significant portrait.

Explore the full collection of special items looked after by the National Trust at Croft Castle.