Eating and shopping at Croft Castle
Tuck into some lunch and light bites in the Carpenter’s tea-room, or visit the second-hand bookshop to find yourself a pre-loved classic.
The Carpenter’s Tea-room
Open daily from 10am to 4.30pm, serving a range of lunches, light bites, hot and cold drinks, and homemade cakes and scones. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, and dogs are welcome in the glazed area.
At weekends, bank holidays, and during school holidays, you can also visit Book and a Brew in the stables (12–4pm) for takeaway drinks and soft scoop ice cream.
Takeaway options are available if you’d like to enjoy your treats while exploring the gardens or parkland. Every purchase supports the care of Croft – thank you!
Allergen information
Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.
If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.
Always check when you visit
Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.
Why we're phasing out single-use cups
Every year 7 million single-use cups are thrown away at places in our care, creating waste that's harmful for nature, wildlife and the climate. As a conservation charity, we're continually looking at ways to reduce our impact on the environment. We're asking for your support to help us phase out single-use cups by the end of 2026.
Croft Castle’s second-hand bookshop
Open daily.
Look for a pre-loved classic in Croft’s second-hand bookshop, which can be found in the stables. Along with fiction of various genres and fascinating non-fiction, there are also children’s books and DVDs.
Every penny spent in the bookshop goes towards vital conservation projects at Croft.
Why not donate some of your pre-loved books and music for others to enjoy? The bookshop accepts good quality donations, which can be left with the visitor reception team.
Thank you
It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.