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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

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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
2 Jul to 28 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 149 other dates or times
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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
19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 43 other dates or times
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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
26 Jul to 27 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Outdoor Theatre: Wind in the Willows  

Pack your picnics and sit back to enjoy early evening theatre for all ages in open air at Croft Castle

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on
13 Aug 2025
at
17:30 to 19:00