February Half term – Pests of Croome, Conservation in Action
Join us in the House this half term, as we share how we care for our collection and protect against damage caused by hungry pests!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Croome is home to a variety of insects who make themselves at home both outside and in. Explore the House this half term to learn more about how we protect historic buildings and items from hungry pests.
Can you look for clues and determine which creatures have been munching on our collection items?
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Children's event
- Meeting point
In the Court - Long Gallery
- Accessibility
The activity is in the Court on the ground floor. Stair climber for wheelchairs. No Dogs.
Upcoming events
February Half term Patterns in Nature trail
Join us this February half term from 15-23 February. Have you ever tried looking closely at some of the flowers, leaves, lichens and insects we have around us?
Pages from Nature: Walk through the Pleasure Grounds
Celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the publication of the 1824 guidebook to Croome, the Hortus Croomensis. Explore the views, scents and sounds of the garden at Croome using your own Hortus Croomensis booklet to guide you.
Small Creatures of Avon Meadows
Throughout 2024 Croome and Meadow Arts are collaborating with young people from Pershore to explore our Pages from Nature theme inspired by the landscape and plant collection at Croome.
Pages from Nature exhibition
Pages from Nature is a 200-year anniversary exhibition celebrating the publication of William Dean’s Hortus Croomensis; a detailed record of the vast and varied plant collection at Croome in 1824.