Winter Activities at Croome

Winter is the perfect time for playing in the snow, stargazing, bird watching and lots more. You’ll just need to wrap up warm and you can take them all on.

a winter morning at croome court

Things to see and do this winter

Wellies at croome

Winter welly walk at Croome 

A 4.5 mile (7.2km) walk to get close up to one of our outer eye-catchers, Pirton Castle.

Delicate snowdrops in the parkland

Winter plantings at Croome 

Even during the colder months, there’s lots of colour and structure to be enjoyed in Croome’s parkland.

Cooking venison stew

Our venison stew recipe 

There's nothing like a hearty stew on a cold winter's day. Why not try this recipe with healthy, seasonal ingredients.

Visitor walking through 'The Golden Box'

Exhibitions and Collections at Croome 

Contemporary exhibitions and installations telling Croome's stories in new and interesting ways.

Fun things for families this winter

Kestrel hunting

Birdwatching at Croome 

With over 730 acres of parkland and a diverse habitat, Croome is a fantastic place to watch birds. We have open farmed grassland, wild flower meadows, wetlands with acres of water, large trees, copses and scrub land a perfect habitat for a huge variety of wildlife.

build a den at croome

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?

Croome robin in winter

Wildlife 

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

Play in the snow

Fun in the snow at Croome 

If it snows, watch as Croome transforms into a winter wonderland.

father christmas at croome

Christmas at Croome 

Come and celebrate Christmas at Croome with shopping, dining and a contemporary take on decorations in the Court.

Plan your visit to Croome

The parkland with Croome court in the background

Making the most of your visit to Croome 

What will you see today? Whether it’s an hour, half a day or whole day, we’ve compiled the ‘must sees’ to make the most of time.

croome parkland in the autumn

Plan your visit to Croome 

There’s so much to see during your visit to Croome whether it’s enjoying the acres of parkland, exploring the house or having family fun in our play areas, we can help you get the most out of your visit.

Croome court in the evening light

Croome Court a short history 

The principal building at Croome, Croome Court, had been the home of the Coventry family since the 16th century, though the building in its current form was started in 1751.

Embroiderers’ Guild - Exhibition

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

Mon 09 Dec 2019

+ 20 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.

Mon 09 Dec 2019

+ 233 other dates

11:00-16:00

Bridge and Wilson: Croome’s Landscape - Exhibition

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.

Mon 09 Dec 2019

+ 20 other dates

11:00-16:00

Coventrys and Art - Exhibition

This new exhibition of portraits, from Croome’s own collection and on loan from private collections depicts the history of the Coventry family from the turn of the seventeenth-century through to the present day.

Mon 09 Dec 2019

+ 151 other dates

11:00-16:00

Father Christmas at Croome

Father Christmas and his elves will be popping into Croome again this December. Catch them at this busy time of year.

Sat 14 Dec 2019

+ 3 other dates

12:00-12:15

+ other times

Choirs in the Church

Throughout December local amateur and community choir groups will be visiting us at Croome to perform in the beautiful setting of the church.

Sat 14 Dec 2019

+ 4 other dates

13:00-13:30

+ 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 16 Dec 2019

+ 12 other dates

10:00-12:00

Croome's Christmas Family Trail

Come and join our Christmas family trail around the parkland.

Sat 21 Dec 2019

+ 13 other dates

10:00-16:00

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 21 Dec 2019

12:00-13:00

+ other times

Silent Spaces in the Home Shrubbery

Take time to enjoy the sounds of nature, turn off your phone and relax! Sit on one of our oak benches in the Home Shrubbery just below the Rotunda and forget about everything else going on.

Wed 01 Jan 2020

+ 363 other dates

10:00-16:30

Acorn to Oak - Exhibition

Celebrating 125 years of the National Trust's properties. Paintings of favourite National Trust properties by Jilly Oxlade-Arnott will be on display in the Court.

Sat 11 Jan 2020

+ 384 other dates

11:00-16:00

Panorama Tower open day

Visit the Panorama Tower, built in 1801 by James Wyatt for the 6th Earl of Coventry.

Sun 26 Jan 2020

+ 10 other dates

11:00-14:00

A Tree-mendous trail!

This year we are getting to know some of Croome's tallest residents. Kicking off with tales of how they came to be at Croome and clues to help identify them (before leaves make it a little easier).

Sat 15 Feb 2020

+ 8 other dates

10:00-16:00

Barbara's Birds - Family Trail

In the 18th Century, the Countess of Coventry kept a collection of beautiful birds in her menagerie.

Sat 04 Apr 2020

+ 11 other dates

10:00-16:00

Cadbury Easter Hunt - Family Trail

In the 18th Century, the Countess of Coventry kept a collection of beautiful birds in her menagerie.

Fri 10 Apr 2020

+ 3 other dates

10:00-16:00

The Walled Gardens

This privately owned walled garden is open from the Easter weekend until the end of September 2020.

Fri 10 Apr 2020

+ 77 other dates

11:00-17:00

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 11 Apr 2020

+ 13 other dates

11:00-13:00

May half-term trail

Explore hidden corners of Croome’s parkland on our spring trail, inspired by 50 Things.

Sat 23 May 2020

+ 8 other dates

10:00-16:00

Dunstall Castle Open day

Visit Dunstall Castle which was built in the 1760, designed by Robert Adam for the 6th Earl of Coventry.

Sat 30 May 2020

+ 4 other dates

11:00-15:00