Guided house tours - November
From Monday 3 to Saturday 22 November, the house will be open for guided tours only, where you can join one of our knowledgeable volunteers as they bring Croome's stories to life.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Croome, with chances to discover the architectural designs of Robert Adam, explore the second floor, and find out more about the basement rooms.
Guided tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited, so please book on arrival at visitor reception. There is no extra charge for guided tours, though standard admission fees still apply. No advance booking is necessary.
All tours are subject the availability of volunteers to run them.
The tour schedule is as follows:
Every day, 11am and 12.30pm: Introductory Tour (ground floor)
Monday, 12pm and 1.30pm: Behind the Scenes (second floor)
Tuesday, 12pm: Robert Adam / 1.30pm: Behind the Scenes (second floor)
Wednesday, 12pm and 1.30pm: Robert Adam
Thursday, 12pm and 1.30pm: Behind the Scenes (second floor)
Friday, 12pm and 1.30pm: Basement
Saturday, 12pm and 1.30pm: Robert Adam
Sunday, 12pm and 1.30pm: Behind the Scenes (second floor)
From Sunday 23 to Friday 28 November, the house will be completely closed for Christmas installation.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Book your space on arrival at visitor reception and arrive at the house before your tour is scheduled to begin. The house is a 10-15 minute walk from visitor reception. Shuttle service is available.
- Accessibility
The ground floor of the house is accessible for wheelchair users via the stair climber. Introductory tours take place on the ground floor only, however other tours venture onto different floors, which are only accessible via stairs.
Upcoming events
Herbs and Hexes: October half-term trail
From Saturday 18 October to Sunday 2 November, take part in our children's trail to uncover the mysterious missing ingredients needed to complete the witch’s potion.
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.
The Big Draw: Croome Drawn Together
Take part in the Big Draw with 'Drawn Together' at Croome. Bring along your art materials or take a seat at one of our easels in the Long Gallery and capture the views that inspire you.