Family fun at Croome
There's nature walks across the extensive parkland, a natural play area with giant birds nest, den building, mud kitchens, and an RAF themed play area. Croome is a great place to meet up with family and friends for your fun packed days out.
There's plenty for families to do at Croome, including seasonal trails, activity zones and a pushchair friendly circular walk. Find out what's on and plan your visit.
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.
Summer of Play
Saturday 19 July—Sunday 31 August
Discover endless ways to play this summer at Croome, where we’re celebrating all things bugs and biodiversity! There’ll be bug-themed fairground games, a mini-stage, explorer sandpits, sensory experiences, and much more!
Throughout the summer, there will be free weekday workshops with a new theme each week. See the schedule below to find out more.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Summer of Play week-by-week
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.
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.
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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.
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