Art in the Park
Come and join local volunteer artists for a morning of sketching or painting in the park at Croome.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Join us for a relaxed monthly art class held on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm, set within the inspiring landscape of Croome. This session is perfect for anyone who wants to explore sketching outdoors, from absolute beginners picking up a pencil for the first time to experienced artists looking to build a portfolio of landscape studies.
Each session will focus on a different area of Croome's landscape, encouraging you to create a portfolio of work and helping you to develop your observational skills and plein air techniques in a supportive, creative environment. The locations for each session are as follows: 22 April – Church Hill 20 May Views from the South Lawn 24 June – Island Pavilion/ islands/ Lake 22 July – Evergreen Shrubbery/ Four Seasons 19 August – Temple Greenhouse 23 September – Rotunda
Sessions are £10 per person, which includes access to basic drawing materials and a drawing board. Normal admission applies.
To make the most of your session, we recommend bringing a sketchbook, any specialised materials you enjoy working with and a foldable chair for comfort while drawing outdoors.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The workshop will be out in the Parkland which is accessible with hard standing paths.
- Meeting point
Meet at Visitor Reception at Croome
- Suitability for children
Not suitable for children
- What to bring and wear
Outdoor event weather appropriate clothing
Upcoming events
Garden tours at Croome 2026
Find out more about Croome’s history, design, plants and statues on an hour’s stroll in the garden with one of our knowledgeable volunteers.
Robert Adam bookcases - Exhibition
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.
Four Seasons - Exhibition
Croome has worked with artist Faye Claridge and local community groups to create new sculptures in response to the Four Seasons statues that once stood in the Evergreen Shrubbery. Explore the new Four Seasons exhibition in the House.
60 Remarkable Rooms Book talk
A talk by Liz Green, co-author of 60 Remarkable Rooms of the National Trust, which includes Middle Littleton Tithe Barn and Croome.