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.

trowels for digging — Pick up your trowel and explore

The ‘Lost Hamlet of Croome’

Here at Croome we will be telling a lesser known story about the parkland through archaeology, visual art and performance. Find out how you can get involved.

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.

Silent Spaces in the Home Shrubbery

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

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 41 other dates

10:00-17:00

Garden Tours

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

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 6 other dates

11:00-12:00

+ other times

Apple Pressing Days at Croome

Apple pressing days at Croome - Come and try your hand at apple pressing, bring your own fruit or buy some at Croome. Don't forget to bring a bottle for the juice.

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition

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

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 100 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.

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 313 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.

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 100 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.

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 9 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.

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 71 other dates

11:00-16:00

The Walled Gardens

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

Fri 20 Sep 2019

+ 5 other dates

11:00-17:00

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 30 Sep 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:00-12:00

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 12 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-13:00

Home and Hibernate - October Half-term Family trail

Come and join our October half term family trail around the parkland.

Sat 26 Oct 2019

+ 8 other dates

10:00-16:00

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.

Sat 26 Oct 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:00-16:00