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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
21 May to 28 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 191 other dates or times
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Busy Bee half term trail 

Buzz into the wonderful world of bees around our flower-filled garden.

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 8 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
24 May to 26 May 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Volunteer Open Days 

Looking for your next adventure? There will be light refreshments, short talks, tours, walks and the chance to meet staff, and existing volunteers.

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on
13 Jun to 14 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time