Family days out at Croome
Bring along your friends and family for a fun-filled day out at Croome. Plan your next adventure and discover the countless ways to play, with two play areas, an outdoor hub resource station.
Planning your family visit
- Baby changing facilities at RAF visitor centre and at the House.
- Under-five's on scooters, balance bikes or bikes with stabilisers are allowed under close supervision.
- No ball games are allowed.
- Highchairs available in both RAF café and House tearoom (Tea room opening times vary.
Face painting at Croome: October Half Term
Become one with the Strange Folk this October Half Term with face painting at Croome.
The Strange Folk are coming to Croome this half term, bringing with them a chance for you to be transformed by fantastical face painting!
We are joined by The ArtHouse, who will be running facepainting sessions from the Outdoor Hub throughout October Half Term. Facepainting costs £6 per child and will be available from 11am - 4pm on the following dates:
Monday 26th, Wednesday 28th, Friday 30th, Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st October
There is no need to book in advance. This will take place in the Outdoor Hub.
The Crone's Croome Conquest
Saturday 24 October to Tuesday 24 November 2026 - 9am to 4pm
Can you help the Old Crone stop mischievous spirits from another world? Download the Stranger Folk App and follow our mystical trail to try to see if you have what it takes!
A rift has opened in the world, and the Stranger Folk are trying to break through... Have you got what it takes to stop them? Download the Stranger Folk app if you are brave enough to try. The adventure starts with a voice note from a mysterious Old Crone who will guide you on your adventure.
Wander through the garden in search of enchanted trail points and tree spirits, where the folklore of ancient trees comes to life. Inspired by British Folklore, you'll meet hobgoblins and bogarts, try worm charming and wassailing, and test your courage with riddles and challenges!
The Stranger Folk App is free to download from the Apple Store and Google Play Store. We advise downloading the app prior to your visit. Once the app is downloaded, you don't need wifi or mobile signal to play.
This trail is free to take part in (normal admission applies) and can take any time between 20 minutes or a whole day to complete depending on your pace!
Pick up and go station in the Outdoors Hub
Stop off at the outdoors hub and discover the collection of resources that are available for you to borrow during your visit. Within the hub you’ll find activity sheets, outdoor explorer tools, and a cosy reading corner, with something for adventurers of all ages.
The Outdoors Hub is open every day, and we'll be adding in new resources throughout the year. When you’ve finished exploring, please return the items to the Outdoors Hub, ready for the next person to use!
Sensory backpacks
Sensory backpacks are now available to collect from the Outdoors Hub and at the house. These backpacks are filled with different things to engage the senses, such as noise cancelling headphones and fidget toys.
The backpacks are for any visitors who would benefit from using them during their visit but have been specifically designed for neurodiverse visitors.
Acres of parkland to explore
Explore temples, follies and statues around every corner of the lakeside in the ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and it's a great place in the park to spot wildlife too.
Potter & Ponder map
Our sensory ‘Potter & Ponder’ map encourages our visitors to experience the beautiful parkland using touch, sight, sound, taste and smell during their visit. Download your map below of pick up a free copy at our Visitor Centre.
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