Croft Castle and Parkland

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the gardens and parkland at Croft Castle. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

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

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on 

Please book ahead before visiting 

The gardens, parkland, car park and toilets at Croft Castle will reopen from Monday 8 June and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Croft Castle and Parkland (6 July - 12 July)

Sun 12 Jul 2020
10:00-10:30
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Timed entry to Croft Castle and Parkland (13 July - 19 July)

Mon 13 Jul 2020
10:00-10:30
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Croft Castle and Parkland   Herefordshire

Eating and shopping

Our tea-room will reopen from June 15 and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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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.

Twenty Hebridean sheep on their way into Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Conservation grazing 

Find out how we've reintroduced conservation grazing into parts of Fishpool Valley and what to expect on your next 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 our visitor facilities  

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

The garden team pose for a photo at Croft Castle and Parkland in Herefordshire

Our work in the garden 

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

The conservation team at work at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Our work in the castle 

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

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History

Portrait of Lord Archer Croft, Croft Castle, Herefordshire

The story of the Crofts and 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.

A photograph of staff from a bygone era at croft castle, Herefordshire

Discover a thousand years of history 

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

Portrait of The Hon. Nancy Beatrice Borwick, Lady Croft (1884-1949) by Philip Alexius de László de Lombos

Women of Croft: Fashion, power and status 

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

Ancient trees at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Learn about our ancient trees 

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

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Wildlife

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

Spring wildlife 

Learn about the winter wildlife that we look after here at Croft and what to look out for on your next visit

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Croft Castle and Parkland on the National Trust Collections website

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