Skip to content

Family days out at Croome

Little girl looking closely at a tree at Croome, Worcestershire, with lots of leaves on the ground
Are you ready to explore nature at Croome? | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

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.

 

Herbs and Hexes: October half-term trail

From Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, from 9am to 5pm, take part in our children's trail to uncover the mysterious missing ingredient needed to complete the witch’s potion.

This October half-term, find out more about herbal myths and legends as you explore the garden at Croome, while trying to uncover the missing ingredient in the witch’s potion. From magical herbs to medicinal roots, you'll discover the most powerful plants that could be growing in a witch’s garden.  

This trail is free to take part in (normal admission applies). Pick up your trail sheet from the outdoor hub.

‘Witch-crafts’ Nature Crafting Sessions: 

Join us for a ‘witch-craft’ workshop this half-term, where you can create all the necessary items a young witch or wizard might need!

Take part in one our nature crafting sessions this half-term, where you can make your own nature wand, brew up a potion, and even create your own critter companion.

Crafting sessions will be on Monday 27, Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 October.

Each session lasts for 1 hour with activities to create and take home.   

10.30 - 11.30am 

11.45 - 12.45pm  

£5.00 per child.
 

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.

Swings in the RAF themed play area
Swings in the RAF themed play area | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Play areas at Croome

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.

Potter and Ponder map download 

Potter and Ponder Makaton guide download

child looking at potter and ponder map
Potter and ponder | © Jack Nelson

You might also be interested in

Shopping at Croome 

Leave the busy high street behind and find gifts that do good in Croome's National Trust shop.

Halloween character decorations made from felt

Things to see and do in Croome's parkland 

Stretch your legs and take in winter scenes with far reaching views to the Malvern Hills across 'Capability' Brown's first major landscape design project.

View of the house and hay bales in the parkland at Croome, Worcestershire

Things to see in the House at Croome 

With about four-fifths of its collection absent, the rooms in the House at Croome, many with beautiful 18th-century plasterwork and fireplaces, are used to present temporary exhibitions and installations continuing the 6th Earl’s legacy of nurturing new talent. Please be aware the house will be closed for periods in November - Please read this article for full details.

An historical illustrated world map showing global plant collection locations

Family-friendly places to visit 

Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.

Visitors exploring the garden at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire

Family-friendly places to visit in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. 

From playing in nature and outdoor trails, to seasonally inspired crafts, activities and games, there are lots of family events and activities on offer with the National Trust in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Three small children laugh as they play at big swing surrounded by greenery.

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

A boy playing in a tree at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire