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
- Booking essential
Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels.
Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and energy to the riverbank with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes, toe-tapping music, and larger-than-life characters.
A TOAD-ally terrific treat!
Free entry for carer's and children aged 3 and under.
Running time: 100 minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.
Your theatre ticket allows entry to Croft from 4.30pm onwards. If you would like to visit Croft Castle earlier in the day, normal admission will apply.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £16.00 |
| Child age 4+ | £12.00 |
| Family 1A 3C | £47.00 |
| Family 2A 2C | £50.00 |
| Family 2A 3C | £61.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for 4+
- Meeting point
When you arrive at the venue, parking is available in the visitor car park. The performance area is located on the lawn outside the castle.
- What to bring and wear
Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on, weather-appropriate clothing, and a picnic if you wish.
- Accessibility
Partly accessible grounds, loose gravel paths, cobbles and some steps. Blue Badge parking and drop-off point. Accessible toilet. Ground floor of castle accessible. Mobility scooters for hire.
- Other
For those wishing to purchase refreshments, the book & a brew café will be open. Hot and cold drinks, bakes and snacks will be available. We advise visitors to bring a reusable cup. Toilets are located near the tearoom.
Upcoming events
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.
Ghost Trees exhibition
Discover artist originals that inspired the final collaborative pieces featured along the Ghost Trees walk.
Vintage pop-up bookstall
Visit the pop-up bookstall at Croft Castle selling a specially curated collection organised by or second-hand bookshop team.
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!