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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Exactly two hundred years ago, one of the most important gardens in Georgian England was documented in detail by its devoted Botanic Gardener.
William Dean’s Hortus Croomensis captures Croome’s vast and varied plant collection at its glorious peak, recording over 6,000 species from across the globe.
The Pages From Nature exhibition in the House delves into this incredible book and examines the people behind its pages, including the 6th Earl of Coventry, his transformation of Croome and his lifelong passion for plant collecting. It also explores the legacy of the Hortus Croomensis and how it has inspired the restoration of Croome’s parkland and gardens today.
Beautiful new artworks have been created by members of the Gloucestershire Society of Botanical Illustration to showcase the plants of the Hortus Croomensis that still thrive at Croome today. The illustrations will be on display in the Library until February 2025.
Founded in 1993, Gloucestershire Society of Botanical Illustrators caters for all those with an interest in botanical illustration, including botanists, gardeners, illustrators and art collectors. The Society welcomes artists with all levels of skill, from total beginners to established artists. They currently have 98 members, reaching far beyond Gloucestershire.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
The visitor welcome team can direct you to the exhibition in the House.
- Accessibility
See full access statement for the house from the homepage.
Upcoming events
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.
Easter Adventures at Croome
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Taking place between 12 April - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens and parkland of Croome.
Wild Imagination Exhibition with Sarah Taylor Silverwood
Wild Imagination is a new animation and accompanying soundtrack by artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood.
Scents of Croome
Step into a world where the senses guide your journey through history and nature, inspired by our Pages from Nature exhibition.