Croome

At the heart of the park, Croome Court, the former home of the 6th Earl of Coventry is a light, open space. See three new displays created by collaborating, as the Earl once did, with emerging new craftsmen and designers to create a house and garden into a landscape to remember.

The lakeside in the ‘Capability’ Brown parkland is a perfect place to explore with temples, follies and statues around every corner. The natural play area and the RAF themed playground is a fun way to spend an afternoon with your family. Why not explore with one of our downloadable walks.

Discover the secrets of the Second World War airbase now our visitor centre. Once Croome’s closest neighbour in the 1940s with the parkland used to serve over 2,000 service personnel and scientists who tested radar to meet new enemy threats. Some of these wartime buildings, once the wartime hospital complex, still remain and some have been restored to become our visitor centre and museum.

Britain's largest walled garden opens its doors again in 2016. Read about its restoration and open days throughout the year.

Croome’s second-hand bookshop is a great spot to pick up a bargain and help support our conservation work.

There's so much to see and do this autumn at Croome with colourful walks in the parkland, pumpkin carving, face painting, family trails and lots more.

What crafty and yummy goodies will you take home with you? There’s lots to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Make the most of any surplus apples or pears from your garden and make them into juice using our apple press.

Join us this October half term for the parkland trail, pumpkin carving and face painting you'll have lots of spooky gooey fun.

The 1940s style restaurant is in the Visitor Centre has been restored from a ruined RAF wartime building.

Kitty Fisher's coffee-house is a perfect spot to have a break during your visit to the house.

'Bertha' the original 1940s wartime tea car can be found near the childrens playground by the RAF museum.

The refreshment stop at the Temple Greenhouse is a great place to enjoy a quick break during your walk in the parkland.

A visit to the shop and Gardener's Bothy plant sales at the Visitor Centre is a relaxing way to spend some time looking for that perfect souvenir or gift - new autumn stock now in.

Try our wartime recipe for carrot cake - perfect to enjoy on a summers day.

An eighteenth century trend-setter with a vision that transformed Croome.

The great beauty of Croome who tragically died at only 28.

Croome was 'Capability' Brown's first commission. Not only did he redesign the whole landscape but also remodelled Croome Court and became firm friends with the Earl of Coventry.

'Bob the Roman' The renowned Neo-classical architect, interior and furniture designer created his first complete roome design at Croome Court.

James Wyatt was commissioned by the 6th Earl of Coventry to build Broadway Tower, a folly on the edge of the Cotswold scarp, in 1794 (completed 1798).

Read about Croome's eclectic history from it's time as home to the 6th Earl, school for boys, Hare Krishna centre, RAF Defford airbase and more.

A haven for wildlife throughout the seasons. Read more about what you could spot during your visit.

Croome's 'Capability' Brown landscape changes throughout the seasons. Find out more about the flora and fauna you can see.

We love dogs. With dog friendly maps, downloadable walks, water bowls, waste bags, tether points and waste bins around the park we hope you enjoy your walkies.

Find out how we're working on bringing Croome back from the brink by restoring the faded glory of this house in front of you.

Watch this video about how we are looking after a Capability Brown landscape

Read about what we have done to protect and repair the Red Wing at Croome.

Read about our restoration of the parkland

Read about our new composting toilet.

From groups and associations to regular volunteering roles, find out how you can make a difference.

Do you have a story to tell? Then we’d love to hear from you to record for our oral history project.