Scents of Croome
Step into a world where the senses guide your journey through history and nature, inspired by our Pages from Nature exhibition.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This Easter, we invite you to explore the House at Croome in a unique and immersive way.
As you wander through the rooms, you'll encounter scent boxes that hold the key to revealing how the House and its surroundings are intricately connected. Follow the trail to learn about the intentional design choices that make Croome a masterful display of harmony between architecture and nature. Along the way, you may discover plants listed in the Hortus Croomensis, a vast catalogue of Croome’s extensive plant collection written over 200 years ago!
Enjoy this sensory adventure and uncover the stories that lie within the scents.
For an extra challenge in the Court this Easter, take part in the ‘Scrambled Eggs’ word search activity. Can you unscramble words from letters that are hidden in egg decorations around the ground floor? You may even reveal some clues as to the origins of scents on the trail...
Please be aware that the scent trail involves the use of various scents throughout. If you have sensitivities or allergies to certain smells, we advise you to proceed with caution.
For your comfort and safety, please feel free to skip any scent boxes that may cause discomfort. If you have any questions or queries, please contact our team before taking part in the trail.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Yes
- Meeting point
House entrance hall
- Accessibility
Ground floor accessible
Upcoming events
Easter Adventures at Croome
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Taking place between 12 April - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens and parkland of Croome.
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.
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.
Wild Imagination Exhibition with Sarah Taylor Silverwood
Wild Imagination is a new animation and accompanying soundtrack by artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood.