Rapturous Delight: after-dark
Experience the magic of Rapturous Delight after-dark. Immerse yourself in the glowing interiors and projections in the house and marvel at the new illuminated light trail through the garden.
- Booking essential
This winter, join us for a magical Christmas experience, inspired by nature and brought to life in the December dark. Follow the illuminated pathways down to the court and delight in the new twinkling installations along the way.
Once inside, become immersed in the enchanting projections, evocative sounds and charming stories of Rapturous Delight in the Long Gallery, a special sensory experience created by digital arts, music and theatre company Leo & Hyde.
Complete your evening with a browse in the shop and the café, with plenty of festive finds and delicious menu items to amplify that Christmas feeling.
Useful information:
- Gates open at 5pm, with the first time slot starting at 5.30pm. Please arrive during your designated time slot.
- Last entry at 8.30pm. Gates close at 10pm.
- Booking is essential. Event ticket applies to all visitors, including National Trust members. Under 3s are free, however they still require an event ticket.
- Croome will be closed from 4pm to 5pm while we set up for the evening sessions and all daytime visitors who wish to attend the evening event need to leave the property at 4pm and return during their 30-minute ticketed time slot.
- This event features flashing lights, strobe effects, and loud music that may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or sensitivities to intense sound. Please consider these factors when choosing to attend or get in touch with our team for more information.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £17.00 |
| Child | £8.50 |
| Family 1A 3C | £25.50 |
| Family 2A 2C | £37.50 |
| Family 2A 3C | £42.50 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Under 3s | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
Please arrive at Visitor Welcome during your designated timeslot.
- What to bring and wear
Part of this experience takes place outdoors, so please wear weather appropriate clothing.
- Accessibility
The illuminated route is mostly flat, with one steeper section near the Rotunda. Suitable for trampers and pushchairs. If using a manual wheelchair, the incline may be challenging; please call Croome to discuss before attending. A shuttle service will run between the House and the Visitor centre, but this route doesn't follow the illuminated trail. A stair climber is available to access the house.
Upcoming events
Pages from Nature exhibition
Pages from Nature is a 200-year anniversary exhibition celebrating the publication of William Dean’s Hortus Croomensis; a detailed record of the vast and varied plant collection at Croome in 1824.
Pages from Nature: Walk through the Pleasure Grounds
Celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the publication of the 1824 guidebook to Croome, the Hortus Croomensis. Explore the views, scents and sounds of the garden at Croome using your own Hortus Croomensis booklet to guide you.
Robert Adam bookcases
A monumental set of mahogany mid-18th-century bookcases, designed by renowned architect, Robert Adam (1728-1792) for Croome Court have returned from the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), London.
Wild Imagination Exhibition with Sarah Taylor Silverwood
Wild Imagination is a new animation and accompanying soundtrack by artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood.