Worcestershire & Herefordshire

Croft Castle and Parkland

1000 years of power, politics and pleasure in an intimate family home

Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW

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The driveway leading up to Croft Castle, with the road, lawn, and castle covered in snow.

Opening times for 2 December 2024
Asset Opening time
Castle Guided tours only
Garden 09:00 - 16:00
Park 09:00 - 16:00
Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
Second-hand bookshop 10:00 - 16:00
Last entry to the castle is 30 minutes before closing. On weekdays from 4 November - 20 December 2024, the castle will be open for guided tours only (places are limited and are available on a first come first served basis). See the events listings for more guided tour information.
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Parking and entry is free for all National Trust members with a valid membership card. Free admission promotional vouchers can be redeemed at Croft Castle (unless the terms and conditions of the voucher state otherwise). On weekdays from 4 November - 20 December 2024, the castle will be open for guided tours only (places are limited and available on a first come first served basis).

Admission
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £16.50 £15.00
Child £8.30 £7.50
Family £41.30 £37.50
Family (one adult) £24.80 £22.50
Group Adult £14.25
Group Child £7.13
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Partly accessible grounds, loose gravel paths, cobbles and some steps. Blue Badge parking and drop-off point. Accessible toilet. Ground floor of castle accessible. Mobility scooters for hire.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Croft Castle - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible maps can be collected from visitor reception.
Level access to food outlet
Accessible toilet
There are two toilet facilities with adaptations, which can be found adjacent to the tearoom, and within the castle.
Powered mobility vehicle available
There are two single-seater powered mobility vehicles. Booking is essential for both; you can book by calling 01568 780246.
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guides are available in the castle.
Steps/uneven terrain
The first floor of the castle can only be accessed by a staircase. Parts of the parkland have uneven terrain, natural paths and steps.
Designated parking
Separate mobility parking, 30 metres from Visit Reception
Transfer available
Shuttle service from Visitor Reception to tea-room, castle and second-hand bookshop
Drop-off point
Virtual tour
To book a virtual tour session, please call 01568 780246, or speak to a member of staff on arrival.
Induction loop
Wheelchairs available
There is one manual wheelchair available for loan and two single-seater powered mobility vehicles. Booking is essential for both; you can book by calling 01568 780246.
Large print (guide or menu)
Large print guides are available in the castle.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
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.
Parking: 100 yards
Sat Nav: use HR6 0BL
By train
Leominster 7 miles
By bus
from Ludlow to Hereford (passing close Ludlow train station and Leominster), alight Gorbett Bank, 2¼ miles
By bicycle
By bicycle - more information
Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW
01568780246
croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 2 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
Castle	Guided tours only
Garden	09:00 - 16:00
Park	09:00 - 16:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 15:30
Second-hand bookshop	10:00 - 16:00

Admission
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£16.50	£15.00
Child	£8.30	£7.50
Family	£41.30	£37.50
Family (one adult)	£24.80	£22.50
Group Adult		£14.25
Group Child		£7.13

Croft castle lit up in blue light in the dark. In the foreground you can see people playing with light up hula hoops and stings of fairy lights along the path.

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Illuminate at Croft Castle

Make your Christmas magical with our after dark winter lights show at Croft Castle in Herefordshire.

Father Christmas engaging with a young girl and boy in the background of twinkling Christmas lights.

See what's happening at Croft Castle this festive season as we celebrate Christmas. Discover Illuminate, our winter lights show, a 1920's Christmas mystery, storytelling with Father Christmas, wreath making and more.

Volunteer smiling at visitors in front of a huge historical painting of children, hung on a sage green wall with candelabra's either side emitting warm light giving the whole picture a golden glow.

Winter weekday castle tours

On weekdays, from Monday 4 November, the castle at Croft Castle and Parkland will be open for guided tours only. The castle is usually closed during the week in winter, so this is a chance to get a behind-the-scenes peak in the castle.

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Upcoming events

See what's coming at Croft Castle from exhibitions and seasonal family trails to one off events and more.

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Visiting Croft Castle with your dog

Croft Castle is a two pawprint rated place. You and your dog can explore 1,500 acres of parkland and beautiful gardens at Croft Castle.

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Accessibility at Croft Castle

Croft Castle and Parkland has designated parking, accessible paths, bookable wheelchair and mobility vehicles, wheelchair friendly toilets, braille guides, accessible map, sensory aids, induction loops and a virtual tour. 

Volunteer Room Guide and visitors at Croft Castle, Herefordshire

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Group and school visits at Croft Castle

With over a thousand years of history, a cosy walled garden and 1,500 acres of parkland, there’s so much to discover and learn on a group visit.

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Croft Castle map

Take a look at the walks and access maps of Croft to help plan your visit.

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