Family fun at Croft Castle
Adventure awaits at Croft Castle. With two exciting play areas – including a mini castle and a natural play zone – plus acres of parkland to roam, it’s the perfect spot for a family day out.
Planning your visit
- Mini castle play area and natural play area open daily
- Baby-changing facilities available near the tea-room
- Highchairs available in the cafe
- Pushchair friendly paths in the gardens
- Sensory items available to borrow
Family friendly things to do in the castle and garden
Follow fun spotting trails and discover fascinating objects with help from our team, during school holidays, trails run daily, find out what’s on when you next visit here.
Once you’ve explored inside the castle, don’t miss the charming walled garden and the giant bug hotel guests. The walled garden includes three acres of orchard, vineyard, vegetables and seasonal flowers. At the very top of the walled garden there’s a huge Victorian glasshouse where families can admire more exotic plants and succulents. Do take care as there is a pond in the walled garden so children will need to be always watched.
Enjoy a family stroll through the parkland
Enjoy family walks through the 1,500-acre estate. Little ones will love Fishpool Valley’s woodland pools, while older kids can take on the climb to Croft Ambrey for stunning 360˚ views. Croft is also home to many ancient trees; the ancient tree walk is a flat 1.5-mile loop where kids can stop off at the natural play area enroute.
Play areas
There are two play areas at Croft, the mini castle play area which is situated just outside the Carpenter’s tea-room and suitable for younger children to run, jump and climb around as they pretend to be the king of the castle. Families can also run wild in our natural play area, complete with stepping logs, a den building area, rope swing and giant noughts and crosses
Free to borrow sensory items
There are resource stations at Visitor Reception and in the house. They offer free to borrow sensory bags and individual sensory items including noise cancelling headphones and fidget toys.
Visit the Carpenter’s tea-room
Fill hungry tummies with a light lunch or warm snack. Children’s lunchboxes are available to purchase as well as sandwiches, hot drinks, cold drinks and ice cream.