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Croome
Worcestershire & HerefordshireExpect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration all in one place.
near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW
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Opening times for 16 September 2026
Asset Opening time Park 09:00 - 17:00 House 11:00 - 16:30 Restaurant 09:00 - 17:00 Shop 09:00 - 17:00 RAF museum 11:00 - 16:00 House tearoom Closed Croome Walled Gardens are privately owned and are open weekends and bank holidays April to September, 11am-5pm, last entry 4pm. The car park is locked 30 minutes after closing time.
Non-member admission from 1 March 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £19.80 £18.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £9.90 £9.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £49.50 £45.00 1 Adult Family £29.70 £27.00 Group (Adult 18+) £17.10 Group (Child 5-17) £8.55 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
- Café
- Car park
- Cycle parking
- Dogs allowed
- Plant shop
- Shop
- Toilet
There is also a Changing Place facility on site
Designated mobility parking in main car park. Accessible toilet. Trampers available to book. Dogs on leads welcome in visitor reception, the parkland, and shop. Assistance dogs only in the RAF Museum, house, and cafe.
- Accessible route and/or map
Accessible map available at Visitor Reception on request.
- Accessible toilet
Toilets are available in the RAF Visitor Centre and a portable accessible toilet is available on the South Lawn by the house.
- Changing Places
Access is via a Radar key. Spare keys are located at Visitor Reception and in the Cafe. Facilities are open along with site opening times.
Changing Places - more information- Designated parking
Ample blue badge parking spaces are available near the RAF Visitor Centre in the main car park.
- Drop-off point
Visitors can be dropped off by blue badge parking which is next to the RAF Visitor Centre. There is a short walk to Visitor Centre where you can hop on the shuttle bus or collect the keys to your pre-booked tramper.
- Induction loop
Available in all of our front-facing spaces such as the café, shop and Visitor Reception.
- Level access to food outlet
Level access to RAF Visitor Centre café.
- Level access to shop
Ramp access to the shop, located just past the RAF Visitor Centre, and there is space for wheelchairs and small personal mobility vehicles inside the shop.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
To book please call 01905 370 002. They are free to hire but we welcome you to leave a suggested donation of £5 towards their upkeep.
- Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access to the shop, level access to the café and RAF Visitor Centre, and RAF Museum. The main house has stepped entrances but we have a stair climber so wheelchair users can be assisted into the main showroom level. In wet or icy weather conditions it may not be possible to use the stairclimber.
- Seating available
Arm rest seating available in RAF Visitor Centre café. Benches are located along the main visitor route.
- Stairclimber
The main house has stepped entrances but we have a stair climber so wheelchair users can be assisted into the main showroom level. It may not be possible to use the stairclimber in poor weather conditions.
- Steps/uneven terrain
The main house has stepped entrances but we have a stair climber so wheelchair users can be assisted into the main showroom level. Uneven terrain on gravel pathways and grassy areas throughout the parkland.
- Wheelchairs available
We have 2 standard wheelchairs to borrow while on site. The standard wheelchairs can either be self-propelled or pushed by a companion. These are issued on a first come, first served basis from the Visitor Reception.
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- By road
- from M5 take Junction 7. Follow brown signs off B4084 from Pershore or off A38 from Worcester/UptonParking: Hard-standing and grass overflow car park spaces.Sat Nav: What 3 Words //physical.segments.strutted
- By train
- Nearest railway stations are Worcestershire Parkway, Pershore, Worcester Foregate or Worcester Shrub Hill. From the stations we suggest a taxi or public transport.
- By bus
- Worcestershire on Demand buses are available direct to Croome. See the website below for how to book. There are local bus services from Worcester to Pershore which stop at Ladywood Road/Rebecca Road crossroads (2 miles from Croome) and from Worcester to Malvern which stop at Kinnersley (2 miles from Croome).
- Cycling
- Visitors arriving by bicycle have free entry.
Planning your visit
Highlights for your day out at Croome. Discover more in the Things to see and do tab above.
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Operation Park, Play and Explore
The project focuses on improving visitors’ arrival experience and car parking, helping to create a smoother and more accessible start to a day out at Croome. Once complete, the improvements will support a clearer and more efficient layout, better access and a more welcoming arrival space for visitors, in keeping with Croome’s reputation as a place for relaxation, exploration and connection with nature and history.
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Family days out at Croome
Plan your family adventures at Croome in the natural play area and RAF themed playground, with hard-standing accessible paths across the parkland.
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Walks around Croome
Stretch your legs and take in far reaching scenes with far reaching views to the Malvern Hills across 'Capability' Brown's first major landscape design project.
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Visiting Croome with your dog
Croome is a two pawprint rated place. Find out everything that you need to know about walking your dog at Croome, including the canine code and where to find doggy facilities.
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Visiting using the Worcestershire On Demand Bus Service
Take the Worcestershire On Demand bus to Croome or Hanbury Hall and enjoy a free hot drink. Terms and conditions apply.
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Accessibility at Croome
We're passionate about making Croome accessible to all needs and disabilities.
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Highlights
House
At the heart of the parkland lies the house, 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.
Exhibitions and Installations
With art installations, exhibitions, historic collection displays and the remarkable house itself, there are a myriad of things to see, do and explore inside at Croome.
RAF Defford
Discover the secrets of the Second World War airbase, where In the 1940s, RAF Defford housed over 2,000 service personnel and scientists who tested radar to meet new enemy threats.
Parkland and Gardens
Discover the many historic buildings that are located within the parkland and wider estate at Croome. Marvel at the diversity of plants from around the globe in the historic 'Capability' Brown designed landscape.
Play Areas and Activities
Discover our natural play area, RAF themed playground, and sensory Potter and Ponder map.
Shop and Plant Centre
Our shop and plant centre are open daily. Find gifts that do good. Every penny spent in our shop goes towards the work we do at Croome in caring for nature, beauty and history.
Eating
Our cafe is open daily and located in the Visitor Centre which was restored from ruined RAF wartime buildings.
Walled Garden
The Walled gardens are open from 4 April until 27 September 2026 on Weekends and Bank Holidays. The privately owned historic Walled Gardens are a key part of Croome’s landscape designed by ‘Capability’ Brown. £7 admission includes NT members.
Spotlight events
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Get Creative at Croome this Autumn
This autumn, celebrate creativity at Croome with a season of inspiring workshops, events and drop-in activities, including opportunities to take part in the Big Draw Festival throughout October.
Heritage Open Days at Croome
As part of Heritage Open Days, the National Trust is offering free entry to Croome from Monday 14 September – Friday 18 September (9am – 5pm), including subject specific tours, talks, and Panorama Tower open day. Follow the link to see the full programme.
Croome Memory Sharing Days
Do you have any memories of Croome before it came into the care of the National Trust? Come along to our memory sharing day, where we are eager to hear stories of Croome's recent history, especially from the 1960s-2000s. Sat 19 & Sun 20 September - 11am to 3pm. Sat in the Temple Greenhouse, Sun in the Court.
Once Upon a time… Croome’s Fairytale Christmas
Step into a magical fairytale world this Christmas at Croome in 2026. From Snow White and Cinderella to Hansel & Gretel and The Snow Queen, discover enchanting fairytale-inspired displays and a seasonal experiences for all ages. Saturday 28 November - Sunday 3 January - 9am to 4pm. Lose yourself in a fairytale adventure this Christmas at Croome.
Things to see and do
What's on at Croome in 2026
Discover a wealth of activities and events at Croome this year.
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Things to see in the House at Croome
With about four-fifths of its collection absent, the rooms in the House at Croome, many with beautiful 18th-century plasterwork and fireplaces, are used to present temporary exhibitions and installations continuing the 6th Earl’s legacy of nurturing new talent. Please be aware the house will be closed for periods in November - Please read this article for full details.
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Things to see and do in Croome's parkland
Stretch your legs and take in winter scenes with far reaching views to the Malvern Hills across 'Capability' Brown's first major landscape design project.
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Family days out at Croome
Plan your family adventures at Croome in the natural play area and RAF themed playground, with hard-standing accessible paths across the parkland.
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RAF Defford Museum at Croome
Discover Croome's Second World War secret. Visit the RAF Museum and find out more about the experiments and developments which took place at Croome, as well as some of the personal histories of the people who lived and worked in this secret place.
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Croome's Walled Gardens
Discover more about the privately owned Walled Gardens at Croome, home to large greenhouses, a rose garden and vegetable plots. The Walled Gardens are open weekends and bank holidays 4 April until 27 September 2026 .
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Four Seasons
Croome has worked with artist Faye Claridge and local community groups to create new sculptures in response to the Four Seasons statues that once stood within the Evergreen Shrubbery.
Eating and shopping
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Shopping at Croome
Leave the busy high street behind and find gifts that do good in Croome's National Trust shop.
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Eating at Croome
Treat yourself in the Cafe at Croome, located in restored RAF wartime buildings, where you'll find a range of hot and cold drinks, seasonal meals and sweet treats. Every penny spent goes towards the work we do at Croome in caring for nature, beauty and history.
Top trails
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Park Seat circular walk at Croome
Enjoy this scenic 2.5-mile circular walk around the 'Capability' Brown-designed landscape in the parkland at Croome.
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Conservation walk at Croome
A 4-mile circular walk around the parkland at Croome exploring the areas, follies and monuments that have been restored since conservation began in 1996.
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An accessible walk at Croome
Explore Croome's parkland with the whole family on this buggy and wheelchair friendly walk, taking in the main highlights of the estate.
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Spring walk at Croome
Enjoy this leisurely circular walk and its opportunities to discover Croome's outer parkland and springtime flora and fauna beginning to emerge.
Places to stay
Hanbury Lodge
At the entrance to the Hanbury Hall estate, near the house, garden, orchard and trails.
Upcoming events
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30 years of the National Trust at Croome - Exhibition
Discover the remarkable story behind the restoration of Croome’s parkland, which returned the landscape to Capability Brown’s original vision, in this exhibition at Temple Greenhouse.
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Heritage Open Days 2026
As part of Heritage Open Days, the National Trust is offering free entry to Croome from Monday 14 September – Friday 18 September (9am – 5pm), including subject specific tours, talks, and Panorama Tower open day.
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Robert Adam bookcases - Exhibition
Croome has begun a major conservation project to reinstall the Robert Adam bookcases that have recently returned from the V&A. Follow the conservation journey over the next few years as we work towards reinstating them in the Library.
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Compost Talk
Find out more about how we compost our green waste at Croome and what you can do at home to create compost.
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Introductory House Tours
Join our volunteers for a tour that will bring Croome’s story to life; with its varied history you’ll definitely learn something new.
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Robert Adam Guided Tour
As part of Heritage Open Week, join our volunteers as they share the significant contribution Robert Adam, British neoclassical architect and designer of interiors and furniture, made to Croome.
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Garden tours at Croome 2026
Find out more about Croome’s history, design, plants and statues on an hour’s stroll in the garden with one of our knowledgeable volunteers.
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Most Secret: History of RAF Defford talk
As part of Heritage Open Days, hear about RAF Defford and how our top-secret airfield in Worcester played their part in winning WWII
About Croome
Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration all in one place.
History
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, colonial connections and advantageous marriages – to create this magnificent place.
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The history of the House at Croome
Discover the history of the House at Croome, from its beginnings as a mansion house, to its various uses in the 20th century.
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Explore Croome's History
Read about Croome's eclectic history, as a home to the 6th Earl and the Coventry family, its time as RAF Defford's airbase, a school for boys, Hare Krishna centre, and the people that helped shape it.
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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown at Croome
Croome was 'Capability' Brown's first commission. Not only did he re-design the whole landscape but also remodelled Croome Court.
Our work
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Our work at Croome Court
Discover the major conservation work we’ve undertaken at Croome Court, as part of a Heritage Lottery Funded project to protect the house from further deterioration.
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Our work in the parkland at Croome
Take a look at some of the conservation and restoration projects that have taken place in the estate at Croome.
Support us
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Volunteering at Croome
Discover the volunteering opportunities currently available at Croome, and how you can get involved.
Art and collections
Croome's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Croome on the National Trust Collections website.
