Christmas at Croome

Useful Information

• When can I see Rapturous Delight at Croome?

  Daytime opening:

  • Rapturous Delight will run every day from Saturday 29 November to Sunday 4 January, excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (24 and 25 December) when the whole property will be closed. Each day, the house will be open from 10am - 4pm, with a relaxed session from 10am - 11am with limited time slot entries.

  Evening opening:

  • Evening events will take place on Saturday 6 December, Friday 12 December, Saturday 13 December, Friday 19 December, Saturday 20 December, Sunday 21 December, Monday 22 December, Tuesday 23 December, and Saturday 27 December. When booking your tickets, you will be asked to select an arrival time slot between 5.30pm and 8.30pm. Gates will open at 5pm and last entry will be 8.30pm, with gates closing at 10pm.

• How much are tickets for the evening events?

  All visitors attending Rapturous Delight evening events require an event ticket, and prices apply to all visitors (including National Trust members and under 3s).

  Visitor	Ticket price
  Adult	£17
  Child (3 - 17)	£8.50
  Child (Under 3)	Free
  Family (2 Adults and 3 children)	£42.50
  Family (2 Adults and 2 Children)	£37.50
  Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children)	£25.50

  Normal admission applies for our daytime offer.

• How do I book tickets?

  For our daytime opening:

  • Timed entry tickets to the house will be available on arrival at Visitor Reception (not bookable in advance). There is no additional cost for daytime tickets

  For our evening opening:

  • Tickets are available to book online. Tickets are limited, so advance booking is highly recommended. Use think link to book your tickets.
  • If you’re unable to book online, call our Central Box Office on 0344 249 1895.
  • Once bought, tickets are non-refundable. If you have any issues with your booking, please contact the Central Box Office on the number above. We are not able to amend bookings for you.

• What areas are open during the evening events?

  • For the evening event, the RAF visitor centre, Cafe, Shop, and House will be open. We will also be opening our Food and Beverage trailer along the walking route.
  • The walking route follows the path past the Rotunda to the house and will feature a new light trail with some of the charming illustrations from Rapturous Delight, lit up with festive lighting, as well as illuminated plantlife along the walk.
  • The rest of the park and garden are not lit and will therefore be closed during the evenings to ensure the safety of our visitors. The RAF museum and house tea-room will also be closed for the evening events.

• Is Rapturous Delight accessible?

  • Rapturous Delight takes place in the Long Gallery in the house, which is accessible via stone steps. A stair climber is available so wheelchair users can be assisted to the main showroom floor, which is where the Rapturous Delight projection experience is located. Unfortunately, the basement rooms are accessed via staircases and are therefore not accessible for wheelchairs.
  • Flashing lights and loud noise notice: In compliance with UK Health and Safety regulations, we advise that this performance contains flashing lights, strobe effects, and loud music that may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or sensitivities to intense sound. For your safety, please consider these factors when choosing to attend. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our team prior to the show.
  • There will be seating in the long gallery, however seating is limited and will be available on a first come first served basis.
  • For more information about access (including toilet facilities and parking) visit the 'Accessibility' tab on our homepage.

• Is the evening trail accessible?

  • The illuminated route from the RAF visitor centre to the house is accessible for trampers and pushchairs.
  • The route is approximatley 0.8 miles (1.3km) and follows mostly flat paths, with one steeper section near the Rotunda. If you are using a manual wheelchair, the incline may be challenging; please call the property team at Croome before attending for more information and to discuss alternative options such as tramper hire and availability.
  • The same route will be followed on return from the house to the visitor centre and exit.
  • Trampers and wheelchairs are available to borrow but must be booked in advance. To book please call 01905 370 000. We recommend calling to check tramper/wheelchair availability prior to booking you event tickets to ensure their availability.
  • A shuttle service will be running to and from the house during the evenings. The shuttle service follows an alternative route to the lighting trail to ensure the safety of pedestrians using that path. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit, as if you choose to use the shuttle both to and from the house, you will not experience the illuminated trail.

• Are dogs welcome at Rapturous Delight and the evening events?

  Our standard policy regarding dogs applies during Rapturous Delight, both in the daytime and the evening:

  • Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the RAF visitor centre and outdoor areas of the site.
  • Access to the house is restricted to assistance dogs only. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit.