Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, colonial links, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration all in one place.
If you've got a ticket booked for a visit to Croome, read this to find out everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect from your visit. We've made some changes to our usual offer, to keep everyone safe.
There’s more than meets the eye at Croome. Owned by the Coventry family since the 16th century, Croome has a fascinating history. The Coventrys used their wealth – from successes as statesmen and lawyers, and from colonial connections and advantageous marriages – to create this magnificent place.
At its heart lies Croome Court, the brainchild of the 6th Earl of Coventry, an 18th-century trend-setter who collaborated with the best new talent of the day – Robert Adam and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’ – to create a grand house, on the site of the family’s earlier home, and one of the most innovative designed landscapes in Britain.
Rescued from almost total loss, today the parkland with its serpentine river, commanding views over the Malverns and elegant garden buildings, is a perfect place for walks and adventures, with a surprise around every corner.
During the Second World War Croome was used as a secret wartime airbase. Learn more about this fascinating period, and the activities of the many people who worked here, in the RAF museum located at the visitor centre.
In the spirit of the 6th Earl, today we invite collaboration with contemporary artists and craftspeople to creatively re-interpret the many stories of Croome and its surviving collections, exploring themes such as its time as a boys’ school and as the home of Hare Krishna devotees. Look out for details of our changing programme as there is always something new to discover at this country house reimagined for the 21st century.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £10.00 |
| Child | N/A | £5.00 |
| Family | N/A | £25.00 |
| 1 Adult and up to three children | N/A | £15.00 |
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 a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Croome is open. You will need to book your visit in advance. Please check opening days and times below for Canteen, Shop, Court and RAF Museum.
