The Parkland and Outdoors at Croome

The lakeside in the ‘Capability’ Brown parkland is the 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.

The parkland with Croome court in the background

Making the most of your visit to Croome 

There’s so much to see during your visit. Whether it’s an hour, half a day or whole day, we’ve compiled the ‘must sees’ to make the most of time.

Croome lakeside in autumn

Things to see and do this autumn at Croome 

The days might be getting shorter but there's still plenty to see and do at Croome this autumn.

Walking at Croome

Croome Court 2 by Burney 1784

Our walks as handy downloadable PDFs 

Download our walks as pdfs to print off and bring with you when you visit.

Person walking along path in parkland

Downloadable walks and trails 

There are acres of parkland waiting to be discovered with woodlands, follies and wide open spaces with far reaching views across the 'Capability' Brown landscape. Why discover more on your next visit?

Croome Panorama Tower

Croome's outer eye-catchers 

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.

Wildlife, Flora and Fauna at Croome

Croome autumn verbena

Flora & fauna 

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

Croome dog walkers in silhouette

Dogs at Croome 

Croome is the perfect place for a walk whatever the season. With dog friendly maps, downloadable walks, water bowls, waste bags, tether points and waste bins we hope you enjoy your walkies.

Starlings in autumn

Wildlife 

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

Fun things for families at Croome

children in the wild play area

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.

Kestrel hunting

Birdwatching at Croome 

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

Croome 50 things to do in autumn

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?

Croogles developed with children from Grove primary school in Malvern

Croogles at Croome 

Croogles is a new experience for children to explore to the outdoors. Designed especially for Croome, Croogles was developed by local nursery children with the help of staff, parents and artist Emma Bowen

Outdoors Conservation at Croome

Croome Katherine Alker with repaired carriage splash

Parkland conservation at Croome 

Learn more about the essential work that takes place behind the scenes to look after our acres of garden and parkland for our visitors to enjoy.

Apples hanging from trees in Croome's orchard

Croome's orchard 

Croome’s orchard has a mixture of young trees planted by staff and volunteers over the past 15 years, as well as older trees which hint at the use of the land over the past 300 years.

St Mary Magdalene Church

St Mary Magdalene Church Croome 

Read about St Mary Magdalene Church at Croome

Coade stone Sphinx at Croome

Coade stone at Croome 

Find out about the Coade stone features at Croome and our 'Eleanor Coade garden tours'.

fisheye photo of peonies in the croome walled gardens

The Walled Gardens 

The Walled Gardens are now closed for the winter 2019 and will reopen at Easter in 2020. They will then be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays until the end of September 2020.