Summer Activities at Croome

Things to see and do this summer at Croome

Picnics at Croome

Nothing can beat a picnic on a sunny summer's day at Croome with picnic spots to suit everyone in the parkland.

Croome's summer garden

Wild flower meadows and flower beds bursting with summer colour greet you on a walk around the parkland.

Croome's summer wildlife

Summer has arrived in the parkland with so much wildlife to spot - why not download one of our free spotter sheets.

Summer walks at Croome

Enjoy a relaxing walk this summer in the Worcestershire countryside taking in some great spots to sit and enjoy a picnic or just enjoy the colour at Croome with our self guided walk.

Venture further afield to one of our many outer eye-catchers. Our free Panorama Tower and Dunstall Castle open days throughout the year give you an opportunity to explore inside and take in the views.

fisheye photo of peonies in the croome walled gardens — Peonies in the Walled Gardens

The Walled Gardens

The privately owned and recently restored Walled Gardens are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holidays until 29 September 2019. There is a £5 admission fee for the gardens payable to the owners Chris and Karen Cronin.

Fun things for families at Croome

Natural play at Croome

Balancing on beams, clambering over logs or making dens the wild play area is the perfect place for families to run wild.

Birdwatching at Croome

Croome is a great place for birdwatching all year round, bring your binoculars and see what you can spot.

Top five '50 things to do before you're 11¾' at Croome

From rolling down a big hill to finding some funky fungi - what will your next '50 things' adventure be at Croome?

family enjoying the summer at Croome — Family fun at Croome

Summer fun at Croome

Enjoy some summer fun at Croome with lots for the family to do. Spotter sheets, family trails and more means there's so much to keep the family entertained.

'The Ministry of Wild Things’ needs you – summer family trail

Become an agent for the ‘Ministry of Wild Things’ and help us to track and map the wonders of Croome’s landscape. Who knows what you might discover?

Sun 21 Jul 2019

+ 42 other dates

10:00-16:00

Silent Spaces in the Home Shrubbery

Enjoy the tranquility of our Silent Space. Explore the opportunities to reflect without interruptions of daily life!

Sun 21 Jul 2019

+ 102 other dates

10:00-17:00

Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition

The guild will produce aspects of Croome’s landscape through textile art work.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

+ 161 other dates

11:00-16:00

‘What is Home’ exhibition

Artist Kashif Nadim Chaudry’s new installation is inspired by Croome’s history as a residential Boys School.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

+ 374 other dates

11:00-16:00

Bridge and Wilson: Croome’s Landscape.

A new painting by Antony Bridge, Croome’s artist-in-residence, commissioned by Croome makes its debut using the same view as Richard Wilson’s famous landscape painting.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

+ 161 other dates

11:00-16:00

Grayson Perry: Landscapes

An exceptional exhibition of five recent works centred around landscapes by international contemporary artist Grayson Perry.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

+ 70 other dates

11:00-16:00

'Garniture' exhibition at Croome by Amy Jayne Hughes

'Garniture' a new exhibiton based on Croome's porcelain collection created by emerging artist Amy Jayne Hughes.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

+ 132 other dates

11:00-16:00

The Walled Gardens

Britain's largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2019.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

+ 31 other dates

11:00-17:00

Garden Tours

Spend about an hour walking in the garden with one of our volunteer tour guides.

Mon 22 Jul 2019

+ 50 other dates

11:00-12:00

+ other times

Grayson Perry exhibition tour

Grayson Perry tour of tapestries. Join our head of Visitor Experience, Amy Forster-Smith, on a tour of the 5 works by Grayson Perry on show in Croome Court.

Mon 22 Jul 2019

+ 3 other dates

14:00-15:00

Face Painting

Fancy a different face today? Then pop along and meet Happy Faces who will create a wonderful new look for you. Choose a design from the board to meet the seasons and holidays throughout the year.

Tue 23 Jul 2019

+ 43 other dates

10:00-16:00

Archaeological Dig at Croome

Fancy having a go at an Archaeological Dig? Spend 2 hours with a professional archaeologist. Excavate your own trench to see if you can find evidence of the lost buildings of Croome.

Sat 27 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:30-12:30

+ other times

St Joseph's Boys School tour at Croome

Come and share the experiences of former pupils of Croome Court when it was St Joseph's Boys School as they take you on a tour of the Court and Red Wing.

Sat 27 Jul 2019

12:00-13:00

+ other times

Croome Health Walks

A choice of 3 walk lengths (30, 60 or 90 minutes) led by trained volunteer walk leaders in Croome’s beautiful parkland.

Mon 29 Jul 2019

+ 5 other dates

10:00-12:00

Monthly chat with Justin, Croome’s Gardener

Want to know more about the gardens at Croome? What’s in flower at the moment? What work have our volunteers been doing?

Wed 07 Aug 2019

+ 1 other date

12:00-12:30

Sit, sew and get crafty: beautiful butterflies

Join members from the Junior Embroiderers’ Guild group to make a butterfly brooch or a hanging.

Fri 09 Aug 2019

11:00-12:00

+ other times

Panorama Tower open day

Take a peek inside one of Croome's eye-catchers, usually closed to the public. With fantastic panoramic views of Worcester from the top of the tower you'll understand why it was chosen as a viewing platform designed by James Wyatt. FREE,...

Fri 09 Aug 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

RAF Defford airfield guided walk

Join our guide taking in points of interest that relate to the top-secret airbase which was home to Airborne Radar testing and development during the Second World War and early years of the Cold War.

Sat 10 Aug 2019

+ 5 other dates

11:00-13:00

Dunstall Castle Open day

Walk or drive to Dunstall Castle. Climb the steep staircase to the top of the tower to get views across the estate to the Rotunda and surrounding countryside.

Sat 17 Aug 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00