Family fun at Croft Castle

Two young children with woman, wearing bunny ears at an Easter activity point with grass in background — Fun at Croft Castle and Parkland | © National Trust Images / Paul Harris

Adventure awaits with two play areas. The mini-castle play area invites younger children to run, jump, and climb as they pretend to be kings and queens. Meanwhile, the natural play area, featuring stepping logs, a den building zone, and a rope swing, lets them unleash their wild side.

Easter at Croft Castle

Saturday 12 April - Sunday 27 April

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4.30pm so come along and explore the grounds at Croft Castle.

You'll discover a fun-filled bird and egg themed Easter trail, where nature and adventure come together as you explore the grounds and castle, seeking out a variety of bird species, their nests, beautiful eggs and feathers.

Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. Normal admission applies.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

Play areas

There are two play areas at Croft, the mini-castle play area which is situated just outside the Carpenter’s tea-room and suitable for younger children to run, jump and climb around as they pretend to be the king of the castle. Families can also run wild in our natural play area, complete with stepping logs, a den building area, rope swing and giant noughts and crosses.

Child on father's shoulders gazing at an apple tree with young fruit. — Explore the ancient woodland at Croft Castle | © James Dobson

Family-friendly things to do in the parkland

50 things to do before you’re 11¾

Get your kids closer to nature with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. There are plenty of outdoor activities to do all year round, from watching the sunset to creating some wild art. Why not download a copy of the '50 things' guide to bring along with you? There are 50 activities to try as a family outdoors which can be used over and over again.

Family walks

There are several walks which run through the 1500-acre estate. Families with younger children may wish to explore the revived Fishpool Valley where water cascades through the woods from pool-to-pool. Older children may enjoy the challenge of trekking up Croft Ambrey, an Iron Age hillfort, to enjoy the wonderful 360˚ views at the top.

Family friendly things to do in the castle and garden

Step back in time inside the castle and have a go at spotting trails during the school holidays. Our volunteers can show you some of the fascinating objects we look after.

Don't forget to explore the gardens, including the homely walled garden, and see who's checked into the giant bug hotel.

Enjoy your takeaway snacks from the Carpenter's tea-room, including hot snacks and drinks to warm you up after you've explored the parkland and gardens.

Facilities

Baby-change facilities can be found in the disabled toilet near the tea-room. Please ask at the tea-room for the key. Breast feeding is welcome anywhere you feel comfortable, or if you'd like a little privacy, please ask.

There's lots to choose from for your little ones in the cosy Carpenter's tea-room, with smaller portions and high chairs also available.