What's on at Croome
What can I do at Croome this year ?
Antony Bridge exhibition Portraits
Artist in residence Antony Bridge launches a new exhibition for the National Trust's year of Women and Power.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 39 other dates
11:00-16:00
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott exhibition: Art in Architecture
Jilly is known for her unique watercolour and fine line ink depictions of historically or nationally significant architecture. She is a Worcester based architectural watercolour artist.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 106 other dates
11:00-16:00
Toxic Beauty
A new exhibition introducing the tragic tale of Maria Gunning, the first wife of the 6th Earl of Coventry.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 39 other dates
11:00-16:00
Soul to Sole exhibition
Step into the basement of Croome Court and discover characters from Croome's long history encapsulated within a pair of shoes.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 39 other dates
11:00-16:00
House Tours at Croome Court
Join one of our fascinating house tours led by volunteers. Tours include; Romp through the bedrooms, At home with the 6th Earl.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 39 other dates
11:00-16:00
I Am Archive exhibition
Discover 'I Am Archive' an innovative display containing a collection of artifacts and stories which aim to share the fascinating tales of some of Croome's characters.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 39 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.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 39 other dates
11:00-16:00
Secrets of the basement tour
Join our guide and learn more about the hidden archaeology of the 1640s house now encased within Brown's stunning 1750s neo classical mansion.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 28 other dates
12:00-12:45
+ other times
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott exhibition: Interactive Days
Artist Jilly Oxlade-Arnott will be working in the Library in the court from 12pm to 4pm, come and watch her paint and draw. At 1pm and 3:30 pm, Jilly will also give a 30 minute talk about her work.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 2 other dates
12:00-16:00
Croome After Dark Walk
Join Justin, gardener at Croome, to find out more about the garden after everyone else has gone home - what sort of wildlife lives in the garden and its buildings?
Thu 22 Nov 2018
17:00-19:00
Garden conservation tour
Get a behind the scenes look at Croome Park with Katherine Alker, Garden and Outdoors Manager.
Fri 23 Nov 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-13:00
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 24 Nov 2018
12:00-13:00
+ other times
Nordic Walking - Taster Session
Interested in learning Nordic Walking? Come for a FREE taster session in NT Croome’s beautiful parkland.
Mon 26 Nov 2018
10:00-12:00
Winter Bingo - Family Trail
Earn yourself a prize by being eagle-eyed and following the clues on the trail.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 21 other dates
10:00-15:00
Christmas Selfie Photo Booth
Take a selfie in our festive booth in the Butler's Pantry – share your pictures on social media using #christmasselfiecroome.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 30 other dates
11:00-15:30
Clare's Learn to Nordic Walk
This award winning course will help you to not only learn Nordic walking technique but will help you to use it in order to achieve your personal health and fitness goals.
Mon 03 Dec 2018
10:00-12:00
Spot Father Christmas at Croome
Father Christmas will be visiting Croome during his whistle stop tour. Keep your eyes peeled and see if you can spot him and his elf on the balcony. Festive treats will be handed out by the elves.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 5 other dates
11:00-11:15
+ other times
Carols in the Church at Croome
Come and hear festive song filling the church at Croome.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 5 other dates
11:00-11:30
+ other times
Write a letter to Father Christmas
Write your letter to Father Christmas, post it in our post box in the Butler's Pantry and his little team of elves will collect and help deliver them to the North Pole.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 13 other dates
11:00-15:00
Family Crafts at Croome
Help decorate our tree in the Rotunda by making a twig star – make one to take home with you too.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:30
Christmas Card Making
Make a Christmas card for some special or perhaps one to send to Father Christmas and his elves.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:30
Knitting and Crochet
Learn basic techniques of knitting and crochet a popular Georgian ladies pastime in the Long Gallery. Discover what beautiful things you can make for your own home.
Fri 14 Dec 2018
11:00-15:30
Paper Flower Making
Learn the basic techniques of this beautiful craft and try your hand at making flowers for your home in the basement of Croome Court.
Sat 15 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:30
Lacemaking at Croome
Watch traditional lacemaking, a popular Georgian ladies pastime, with the Mercian Lace Association in the Long Gallery. Learn what beautiful things you can make for your own home using lace.
Thu 20 Dec 2018
11:00-15:30
Alice and Larry’s Christmas Sing-a-long
Join our festive Sing-a-long in the Long Gallery to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Sat 22 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-13:30
+ other times
Storytelling with Rosemary and Mike
Our festive snow cave in the Butler's Pantry is the perfect spot to join our interactive storytelling. Enjoy a biscuit while our Chief Elf’s read a story. Suitable for younger children.
Fri 28 Dec 2018
11:00-15:30
Decorate a Keepsake or Treasure Box
Come along and decorate your own keepsake or treasure box, to keep your little treasures or notebooks in.
Sat 29 Dec 2018
11:00-15:30
Clare's Croome Park Adventure (Nordic Walking)
A walk of two halves. The first half will be through the grounds of Croome Court parkland designed by the famous Capability Brown. (Approx 2.5 miles) We will then have coffee and you can finish your walk here if you please.
Mon 07 Jan 2019
10:00-12:00
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,...
Sun 20 Jan 2019
+ 8 other dates
11:00-14:00
Antony Bridge Landscapes Exhibition
A new painting by Antony Bridge, Croome’s artist-in-residences, commissioned by Croome makes its debut using the same view as Richard Wilson’s famous landscape painting.
Fri 01 Feb 2019
+ 331 other dates
11:00-16:00
Nordic walking (Free Taster) at Croome
Come and experience the enjoyment and health benefits of “walking with poles” in Croome’s magnificent parkland. Nordic Walking UK instructors are providing this free taster session for those wishing to give it a try!
Mon 04 Feb 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-11:15
Grayson Perry Landscape Tapestries
An exceptional exhibition of five recent works centred around landscapes by international contemporary artist Grayson Perry.
Sat 02 Mar 2019
+ 211 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.
Sat 16 Mar 2019
+ 501 other dates
11:00-16:00
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 13 Apr 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-13:00
The Walled Gardens
Britain's largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2019.
Fri 19 Apr 2019
+ 75 other dates
11:00-17:00
Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition
The guild will produce aspects of Croome’s landscape through textile art work.
Wed 01 May 2019
+ 242 other dates
11:00-16:00
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.
Sun 07 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:00
