Discover more at Crom
Find out when Crom is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Visiting Crom with family
Find out everything you need to know about visiting Crom with the family. From playing in the play area to borrowing balance bikes and essential information on where you'll find baby-changing facilities, tearoom, picnic facilities and more.
Spring at Crom
As the days get longer and warmer, join us at Crom and experience the magic of seasonal change. Trees are looking greener and will be coming into bloom. Run wild in the wildflower meadows with the buzzing bees and butterflies.
Playground
Our playground is located beside the Visitor Centre’s traditional orchard opposite the Holiday Cottages. It has swings and a slide, braille and sign language features, plus a accessible path for visitors with wheelchairs and prams.
Explore under the yew trees
Discover the wonder our ancient yew trees at the Old Castle Ruins, please make sure to wash your hands before eating as yews are poisonous when ingested.
Bike hire
We have a number of bikes available to hire from the visitor centre for half or full day hire. Bikes must be returned 30 minutes before the Visitor Centre closes. Bike helmets are provided.
For a gentle cycle, take your bike along the trail to the Old Castle Ruins, Boat House and White Bridge before passing the current Crom Castle on your way back to the car park. For those looking for more of a challenge, head out across the White Bridge onto Inisherk Island and follow the forest trail, passing the Traditional Orchard and the Former Walled Garden.
Please note our bikes are available for adults and those under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. We have limited children's bikes available so bring your children’s bikes with you so you can all enjoy the estate.
Stay at Crom
Did you know you can also stay at Crom? We have fantastic holiday cottages near the shoreline of the Upper Lough Erne. Book a family getaway in one of our seven holiday cottages at Crom.
Planning your family visit
- Children must be supervised at all times as there are water features and uneven surfaces on site.
- Baby changing facilities located in the disability access toilet in the Riding School.
- The tearoom is located in the Visitor Centre building, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Please note the tearoom is cash only.
- Picnic tables are located in the main visitor areas including the long barn in the car park, the play park, the jetty area or alternatively bring a rug for a picnic at the Old Castle Ruins.
- Stay in one of our self catering holiday cottages or get closer to nature by staying in the glamping pods.
50 things to do before you’re 11¾
Are you ready for your next wild adventure? Crom is the perfect place to explore outdoors and tick some fun activities off the National Trust’s '50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list.
Here are just some of the activities you can conquer with family and friends at Crom Estate. How many can you do on your next visit?
- No. 1 - Get to know a tree
- No. 4 - Build a den
- No. 5 - Skim a stone
- No. 6 - Go welly wandering
- No. 8 - Spot a fish
- No. 9 - Eat a picnic in the wild
- No. 10 - Play conkers
- No. 11 - Explore on wheels
- No. 18 - Create some wild art
- No. 19 - Play pooh sticks
- No. 20 - Go paddling
- No. 22 - Find some funky fungi
- No. 23 - Get up for the sunrise
- No. 24 - Go barefoot
- No. 27 - Go stargazing
- No. 31 - Make friends with a bug
- No. 32 - Float in a boat
- No. 34 - Discover wild animal clues
- No. 35 - Discover what is in a pond
- No. 40 - Go on a nature walk at night
- No. 44 - Watch a bird
- No. 47 - Cook on a campfire
- No. 49 - Watch the sunset
- No. 50 - Take a friend on a nature adventure
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Outdoor activities at Crom
Enjoy a boat trip on Lough Erne, or experience the best coarse fishing in Northern Ireland. Stop off at an island or two, and see the estate from the vantage point of the water.
Visiting Crom with your dog
Crom is a three pawprint rated place. We want you and your furry companion to enjoy your visit. Please help to ensure that all visitors, with or without dogs, can enjoy their visit by following these guidelines.
Exploring the estate at Crom
The parkland at Crom lie beside the Upper Lough Erne, an ancient landscape including the old castle, and with diversity of habitats making it an important conservation site.
Volunteering at Crom
Take a look at the volunteer opportunities available at Crom and see whether volunteering here could be for you.
Wildlife
Discover all kinds of wildlife at the places in our care from marine animals to rare woodland species. Spot grey seals, otters, butterflies or birds on your day out.
Gardens and parks in Northern Ireland
The National Trust look after the greatest collection of historic gardens and garden plants under single ownership in Europe, if not the world. With Rose Gardens, Walled Gardens and Kitchen Gardens, discover some of the best historic gardens in Northern Ireland. Voted as one of the top ten gardens in the world, Mount Stewart reflects a rich tapestry of design and planting artistry while Castle Ward is home to one of the best examples of a Victorian garden in Ireland.
