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Heritage Open Day

Celebrate and enjoy Croft Castle with free admission.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Rooted in the cultural and spiritual hinterland of the Marches, with its timeless panorama of unspoilt views stretching to the Welsh mountains, veteran trees and hidden pleasure grounds, it conceals a rich and turbulent history. Home to a prominent and resilient family, this is a place of power, politics and pleasure which has witnessed fortunes lost and recovered.

This event is free. No admission charge. Suitable for the whole family.

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Heritage Open Days is an annual event that takes place in September across England. Thousands of volunteers organise events to celebrate the country's history and culture, and it's a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences for free.

Upcoming events

Vintage pop-up bookstall 

Visit the pop-up bookstall at Croft Castle selling a specially curated collection organised by or second-hand bookshop team.

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on
11 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 2 other dates or times

October half term trail: Legends of Croft 

Join us during October half term for a children's activity trail

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on
24 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 8 other dates or times

After hours ghost tours at Croft Castle 

Dare to explore the haunted halls of Croft Castle on an after dark ghost tour?

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on
27 Oct to 31 Oct 2026
at 18:00 to 21:00+ 4 other dates or times

Pumpkin carving and painting 

Carve and decorate your own pumpkin to take home

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on
28 Oct to 30 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 11:30+ 28 other dates or times