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Croome
Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration all in one place.
near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW
Important notice
The whole site at Croome is closing at 1pm on Tuesday 5 December for a private event thanking our volunteers for all of their work in 2023.
Opening times for 28 November 2023
Asset Opening time Park 10:00 - 16:00 House 11:00 - 16:00 Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00 Shop 10:00 - 16:00 RAF museum 11:00 - 16:00 The car park is locked 30 minutes after we close. Croome Gallery & Pottery are open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am until 4pm. Free entry (normal admission to Croome applies).
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £15.40 £14.00 Child £7.70 £7.00 Family £38.50 £35.00 1 Adult Family £23.10 £21.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Book shop
Plant shop
Cafe
Shop
Car park
Toilet
Dogs
Designated mobility parking in main car park. Accessible toilet. Trampers available to book. Dogs on leads welcome in visitor reception, the parkland, and shop. Assistance dogs only in the RAF Museum, house, and cafe.
Accessible route and/or map
Powered mobility vehicle available
To book please call 01905 370 002. They are free to hire but we welcome you to leave a suggested donation of £5 towards their upkeep.
Accessible toilet
Seating available
Designated parking
Steps/uneven terrain
Drop-off point
Wheelchairs available
Level access to food outlet
By road
from M5 take Junction 7. Follow brown signs off B4084 from Pershore or off A38 from Worcester/Upton
Parking: Hard-standing and grass overflow car park spaces.
By train
Nearest railway stations are Worcestershire Parkway, Pershore, Worcester Foregate or Worcester Shrub Hill. From the stations we suggest a taxi or public transport.
By bus
from Worcester to Pershore, alight Ladywood Road/Rebecca Road crossroads, 2 miles. From Worcester to Malvern, alight Kinnersley, 2 miles
By bicycle
Planning your visit
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Christmas at Croome
Discover a creative Christmas at Croome in 2023 with a beautiful cascading origami bird installation in the House, rooms decorated with Christmas trees and elegant sparkle, seven colourful fibreglass bird sculptures creating a family sculpture trail across the parkland, craft workshops, festive choirs and lots more.
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Things to do with family at Croome
Croome is a great place to meet up with family and friends for a winter day out. With winter walks, a natural play area with giant birds nest, den building, mud kitchens and more, the RAF play area with lots of themed play equipment, and Christmas family activities to enjoy. Find out more and plan your family day out at Croome.
Events and exhibitions at Croome
Discover one off events, exhibitions, classes, talks, guided walks and much more. There's a great selection of ever changing things to do at Croome.
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Visiting Croome with your dog
Croome is a two pawprint rated place. Find out everything that you need to know about walking your dog at Croome, including the canine code and where to find doggy facilities.
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Highlights
House
At the heart of the parkland lies the house, the brainchild of the 6th Earl of Coventry, an 18th-century trend-setter who collaborated with the best new talent of the day – Robert Adam and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
RAF Defford
Discover the secrets of the Second World War airbase, where In the 1940s, RAF Defford housed over 2,000 service personnel and scientists who tested radar to meet new enemy threats.
Parkland and Gardens
Discover the many historic buildings that are located within the parkland and wider estate at Croome. Marvel at the diversity of plants from around the globe in the historic 'Capability' Brown designed landscape.
Exhibitions and Installations
With art installations, exhibitions, historic collection displays and the remarkable house itself, there are a myriad of things to see, do and explore inside at Croome.
Play Areas and Activities
Discover our natural play area, RAF themed playground, and sensory Potter and Ponder map.
Shop and Plant Centre
Our shop and plant centre are open daily. Find gifts that do good. Every penny spent in our shop goes towards the work we do at Croome in caring for nature, beauty and history.
Eating
Our cafe is open daily and located in the Visitor Centre which was restored from ruined RAF wartime buildings.
Walled Garden
The Walled Gardens are closed until March 2024. The privately owned historic Walled Gardens are a key part of Croome’s landscape designed by ‘Capability’ Brown. Admission is £5 per adult (including National Trust members).
Spotlight events
Article
Christmas at Croome
Discover a creative Christmas at Croome in 2023 with a beautiful cascading origami bird installation in the House, rooms decorated with Christmas trees and elegant sparkle, seven colourful fibreglass bird sculptures creating a family sculpture trail across the parkland, craft workshops, festive choirs and lots more.
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Things to do with family at Croome
Croome is a great place to meet up with family and friends for a winter day out. With winter walks, a natural play area with giant birds nest, den building, mud kitchens and more, the RAF play area with lots of themed play equipment, and Christmas family activities to enjoy. Find out more and plan your family day out at Croome.
Things to see and do
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Things to see in the House at Croome
Discover our current exhibitions, Marcus Coates: Conference for the Birds, 'Thomas Bewick: Looking Closely', and 'Threads: My Happy Place' as well as beautiful interiors, contemporary exhibitions and innovative installations.
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Things to see and do in Croome's parkland
Stretch your legs and take in autumn colour with far reaching views to the Malvern Hills across 'Capability' Brown's first major landscape design project.
Top trails
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Park Seat circular walk at Croome
Enjoy this scenic 2.5-mile circular walk around the 'Capability' Brown-designed landscape in the parkland at Croome.
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Conservation walk at Croome
A 4-mile circular walk around the parkland at Croome exploring the areas, follies and monuments that have been restored since conservation began in 1996.
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A walk in Croome's pleasure grounds
Follow in the footsteps of William Dean, head gardener at Croome in the early 1800s, on this recreation of his Pleasure Grounds walk which he wrote about in 1824.
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An accessible walk at Croome
Explore Croome's parkland with the whole family on this buggy and wheelchair friendly walk, taking in the main highlights of the estate.
Eating and shopping
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Shopping at Croome
Leave the busy high street behind and find gifts that do good in Croome's National Trust shop.
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Eating at Croome
Treat yourself in the restaurant at Croome, located in restored RAF wartime buildings, where you'll find a range of hot and cold drinks, seasonal meals and sweet treats. Every penny spent goes towards the work we do at Croome in caring for nature, beauty and history.
Places to stay
Rosedene
A great spot for watching birds and butterflies near the Clent Hills with miles of walking trails nearby.
Hanbury Lodge
At the entrance to the Hanbury estate, this handsome lodge has miles of walking trails on the doorstep.
South Wing
A second floor apartment within Hanbury Hall with stunning views over the 18th century Parterre.
Upcoming events
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Christmas at Croome
FREE EVENTS - Discover a creative Christmas at Croome in 2023 with an origami bird installation in the house, rooms decorated with Christmas trees and elegant sparkle, sculpture trail across the parkland, choirs and much more.
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Threads: My Happy Place
FREE EVENT (normal admission applies). In 2023 Croome will host My Happy Place, an exhibition by independent textile group Threads.
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Seven Birds of Croome Sculpture Trail
Explore the parkland to find seven fibreglass bird sculptures, colourfully decorated by local community groups with the guidance of a talented artist Mr A Singh. Free Trail - Normal admission applies
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Thomas Bewick: Looking Closely
FREE EVENT (normal admission applies). Explore the playful work of Thomas Bewick in our Looking Closely exhibition with A History of British Birds and Tales from the Tail-pieces.
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Robert Adam bookcases display
FREE EVENT (normal admission applies). New display of Robert Adam bookcases on loan from the V&A at Croome Court.
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Marcus Coates – Conference for the Birds
FREE EVENT (normal admission applies). Conference for the Birds by artist Marcus Coates, is a sound and sculpture installation celebrating the lives of birds depicted in Thomas Bewick’s A History of British Birds.
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House tours
FREE EVENT (normal admission applies). Find out more about the history of the House at Croome and the Coventry family who owned Croome from the 16th century to the mid 20th century.
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Tai chi classes at Croome
Learn a pure and authentic tai chi and qigong system, with tutor Dr Marc Price with weekly classes at Croome. Fee: £10.00 per class, or £54.00 per 7 week 'term'.
About Croome
Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration all in one place.
History
There’s more than meets the eye at Croome. Owned by the Coventry family since the 16th century, Croome has a fascinating history. The Coventrys used their wealth – from successes as statesmen and lawyers, colonial connections and advantageous marriages – to create this magnificent place.
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The history of the House at Croome
Discover the history of the House at Croome, from its beginnings as a mansion house, to its various uses in the 20th century.
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Explore Croome's History
Read about Croome's eclectic history, as a home to the 6th Earl and the Coventry family, its time as RAF Defford's airbase, a school for boys, Hare Krishna centre, and the people that helped shape it.
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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown at Croome
Croome was 'Capability' Brown's first commission. Not only did he re-design the whole landscape but also remodelled Croome Court.
Our work
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Our work at Croome Court
Discover the major conservation work we’ve undertaken at Croome Court, as part of a Heritage Lottery Funded project to protect the house from further deterioration.
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Our work in the parkland at Croome
Take a look at some of the conservation and restoration projects that have taken place in the estate at Croome.
Support us
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Volunteering at Croome
Discover the volunteering opportunities currently available at Croome, and how you can get involved.
Art and collections
Croome's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Croome on the National Trust Collections website.