Summer of Play at Croome
Summer of Play is returning to Croome for 2026! This summer, we're celebrating all things bugs and biodiversity, with critter-themed fairground games, hands-on creative workshops, and a mini theatre for performers big and small.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Discover endless ways to play this summer, with multiple play zones that encourage the whole family to get stuck in. On the south lawn, get active with a whole host of lawn and fairground games, create musical or theatrical performances on the stage, and take part in some of the free workshops that will be running throughout the summer. These workshops will have a new theme each week, with activities that include printmaking, pond dipping, reading challenges, and photography!
The fun isn't limited to the outdoors, as there will also be plenty of activities to get involved with in the house, from sensory experiences to arts and crafts.
Join us for a summer of discovery and adventure, where there will be new opportunities for the whole family to play every day. Try it all, find your favourite, and come back again and again.
Summer of Play activities are free, normal admission applies. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The south lawn has a level grass surface suitable for most wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are accessible toilets and baby changing facilities near the south lawn and at the RAF visitor welcome centre. For more information about access at Croome, visit the 'Accessibility' tab on the home page of our website.
- Meeting point
Summer of Play activities will be based on the south lawn (near the house) and in the house. There are also two play areas near the RAF museum and welcome centre.
- Suitability for children
This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome!
- What to bring and wear
Wear weather appropriate clothing. Drinking water and sun cream recommended on hot, sunny days!
Upcoming events
Morning Yoga at the Four Seasons
Enjoy a relaxing outdoor yoga class at Croome, combining mindful movement with the beauty and tranquillity of the surrounding landscape.
Robert Adam bookcases - Exhibition
Croome has begun a major conservation project to reinstall the Robert Adam bookcases that have recently returned from the V&A. Follow the conservation journey over the next few years as we work towards reinstating them in the Library.
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.
Forest Bathing in the Arboretum
Escape the noise of daily life with a Forest Bathing experience in the Arboretum at Croome.