Worcestershire & Herefordshire

Croft Castle and Parkland

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

Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW

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The East, or Entrance, front of Croft Castle, Herefordshire

Opening times for 15 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Castle	11:00 - 17:00
Garden	09:00 - 17:00
Park	09:00 - 17:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 16:30
Second-hand bookshop	10:00 - 17:00

Admission Prices from 1 March 2025
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£18.70	£17.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£9.40	£8.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£46.80	£42.50
1 Adult Family	£28.10	£25.50
Group (Adult 18+)		£16.15
Group (Child 5-17)		£8.08

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Partly accessible grounds, loose gravel paths, cobbles and some steps. Blue Badge parking and drop-off point. Accessible toilet. Ground floor of castle accessible. Mobility scooters for hire.
View the full Accessibility Guide for Croft Castle here - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible maps can be collected from visitor reception.
Accessible toilet
There are two toilet facilities with adaptations, which can be found adjacent to the tearoom, and within the castle. Toilet near the cafe - The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm x 210cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space. Castle toilet - The dimensions of the cubicle are 237cm x 280cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150c
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guides are available in the castle.
Designated parking
Separate mobility parking, 30 metres from Visit Reception
Drop-off point
Induction loop
Large print (guide or menu)
Large print guides are available in the castle.
Level access to food outlet
Powered mobility vehicle available
There are two single-seater powered mobility vehicles. Booking is essential for both; you can book by calling 01568 780246.
Steps/uneven terrain
The first floor of the castle can only be accessed by a staircase. Parts of the parkland have uneven terrain, natural paths and steps.
Transfer available
Shuttle service from Visitor Reception to tea-room, castle and second-hand bookshop
Virtual tour
To book a virtual tour session, please call 01568 780246, or speak to a member of staff on arrival.
Wheelchairs available
There is one manual wheelchair available for loan and two single-seater powered mobility vehicles. Booking is essential for both; you can book by calling 01568 780246.
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By road
Approach from B4362, turning north at Cock Gate between Bircher and Mortimer's Cross: signposted from Ludlow to Leominster road (A49) and from A4110 at Mortimer's Cross.
Parking: 100 yards
Sat Nav: use HR6 0BL
By train
Leominster 7 miles
By bus
from Ludlow to Hereford (passing close Ludlow train station and Leominster), alight Gorbett Bank, 2¼ miles
Cycling
Cycling - more information
Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW
01568780246
croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

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