Name: Croft Castle and Parkland
Rating: 5.0

Croft Castle and Parkland

Yarpole, Leominster, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

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Description

Croft Castle and Parkland Situated on the English-Welsh border, Croft is a quiet, ancient place steeped in British history and politics with a picturesque castle and medieval parkland re-fashioned during the 18th century.

Surrounded by 1,500 acres of woods, park and farmland. Take a way marked walk to discover an abundance of nature at this special place. The two acre walled garden is a wildlife haven, attracting butterflies, bees, birds and insects. It is the perfect place to enjoy the changing seasons, with daffodils and blossom in spring, roses and wisteria in summer and apples in autumn.

Price starts from £18.70 for Adults(18+), £9.40 for Children(5-17 yrs), Under five is free and £28.10 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Castle: Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries, including present day.
Gardens: Colourful herbaceous borders, secret garden and walled garden, complete with small working vineyard, historic apple trees and glasshouse.
Parkland: 1,500 acres of historic parkland, with woodland, farmland, picturesque Fishpool Valley, Iron Age hillfort and ancient trees.
Castle play area and natural play area: Castle play area for younger explorers opposite the tea-room. Natural play area in the parkland, complete with rope swings and balance beams.
Church: St Michael and All Angels church is opposite the castle and still used today as a parish church. Parts of the church date back to the 12th century.
Carpenter's tea-room: Light and airy tea-room serving snacks, sandwiches, cakes, pasties, ice creams and hot and cold drinks. Seating indoor and out. Dogs welcome in glazed area.
Second-hand bookshop: Bookshop in the stables, packed full of pre-loved fiction, non-fiction, DVDs and children's books.

Facilities

Parking: 100 yards.
Toilet: There are two toilet facilities with adaptations, which can be found adjacent to the tearoom, and within the castle.
Dogs allowed: Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the garden and parkland. Dogs are not allowed in the house.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult(18+): £18.70 with Gift Aid, £17.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £9.40 with Gift Aid, £8.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 Adults & up to 3 Children): £46.80 with Gift Aid, £42.50 without Gift Aid.
Family(1 Adult & up to 3 Children): £28.10 with Gift Aid, £25.50 without Gift Aid.
Group(Adult 18+): £16.15
Group(Child 5–17): £8.08

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croft-castle-and-parkland

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Castle: 11:00 - 17:00
Garden: 09:00 - 17:00
Park: 09:00 - 17:00
Tea-room: 10:00 - 16:30
Second-hand bookshop: 10:00 - 17:00

Address: Yarpole, Leominster, UK

Post Code: HR6 9PW

Council: Herefordshire

County: Herefordshire

By road: Approach from B4362, turning north at Cock Gate between Bircher and Mortimer's Cross: signposted from Ludlow to Leominster road (A49) and from A4110 at Mortimer's Cross.
By train: Leominster 7 miles.
By bus: From Ludlow to Hereford (passing close Ludlow train station and Leominster), alight Gorbett Bank, 2¼ miles.
Parking: 100 yards.