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.

Our head gardener reveals some handy tips for cultivating a beautiful autumn garden.

There's 1500-acres to explore, including veteran trees, an iron age hill fort, way-marked walks and natural play, so pop your walking boots on, grab the dog and off you go.

There's plenty to do inside and out at Croft, so you can carry on exploring even on rainy days.

Under fives, older children and the whole family can reconnect with childhoods past every day at Croft.

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

Immerse yourself in autumnal colour, feel the crunch of leaves beneath your feet and enjoy the shifting of the seasons at Croft.

Join us for some spooky adventures this October half term.

Start planning your Christmas at Croft with frosty winter walks, festive carols and the twinkly lights of Father Christmas's workshop.

Visit Father Christmas and his elves in their magical toy-making workshop in the stables.

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

Find out about our exciting project to improve our visitor facilities at Croft, including the car park and toilets.

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

Discover what our conservation team are up to in the castle.

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.

Grab a gripping read from our second-hand bookshop.

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.

Whatever your interest or skill there's plenty of diverse roles on offer.

Listen to extracts from our Oral History digital archive and discover first-hand accounts of life at Croft during the twentieth-century.

A gothic-style former gardener’s cottage tucked away in the walled garden.

Surrounded by woodland, this spacious cottage is the perfect spot for a peaceful break.