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A Victorian Christmas Adventure

Join our festive family trail where children become little helpers, uncovering clues inspired by beloved Christmas carols and helping prepare Croft Castle for a Victorian Christmas.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Wander through beautifully decorated rooms, each echoing a different carol whilst helping to prepare Croft Castle for the festive season.

With their own Little Helpers Booklet, children will follow the clues, learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and join in the preparations. From making paper chains, Christmas cards and silhouette ornaments there is much to do!

Trails cost £3 including a prize, normal admission applies.

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All £3.00
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Upcoming events

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Summer of Play at Croft Castle 

Discover endless ways to play with a medieval themed Summer of Play festival at a real castle filled with legend, folklore and history.

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on
15 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 16 other dates or times
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Ghost Trees exhibition 

Discover artist originals that inspired the final collaborative pieces featured along the Ghost Trees walk.

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on
15 Aug to 28 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 105 other dates or times
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Summer of Play: have-a-go sessions 

As part of the Summer of Play medieval fair, explore new activities each week with different hands-on projects to try - all included with normal admission. Come back each week to discover something new!

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on
15 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Heritage Open Day 

Celebrate and enjoy Croft Castle with free admission.

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on
13 Sep 2025
at
09:00 to 16:30