The privately owned Walled Gardens at Croome Court is a peaceful, historic and beautifully restored garden, open for visitors to explore at their own pace.
Opening Times
The Walled Gardens are open every Saturday and Sunday from April to September, along with Bank Holidays.
Opening hours are 11 am to 5 pm, with last entry at 4 pm.
Admission
Adults: £7
Children under 14: free
Regular National Trust admission applies when visiting Croome Estate.
All admission income contributes directly to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the historic gardens.
Croome Gallery and Pottery
Croome Gallery and Pottery is an independent business located beside The Walled Gardens at Croome Court. Although it sits within the same historic setting, it is operated separately and has its own programme of exhibitions, artists and creative activity.
During the Walled Gardens’ regular open season, normal admission fees to both the National Trust’s Croome Estate and The Walled Gardens apply when visiting the gallery and pottery. When the gardens are closed, access to Croome Gallery and Pottery is free of charge, although National Trust admission continues to apply at all times for anyone entering through the main Croome visitor route.
The gallery displays a changing selection of work from invited artists and makers. Visitors can also meet the resident potter, Pete, and the resident painter, Sarah, who regularly demonstrate their craft and share insights into their creative processes. All pottery and artwork produced by Pete and Sarah is made and painted on site and is available for purchase. This provides a rare opportunity to see traditional craft skills in action and to take home a piece created within the walls of this historic setting.
What You Will See During Your Visit
Rose Garden
This romantic garden was created after Chris and Karen visited Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand. It is planted with more than 50 varieties of scented David Austin roses. At its centre is a restored Robert Adam sundial, reconstructed from pieces discovered on the Croome Estate and matched with a 1915 Country Life Magazine article.
Heritage Produce and Plants
Seasonal produce grown in the gardens, including heritage apples, tomatoes and unusual fruit and vegetables, is available to buy when in season.Plants and seedlings are also available throughout the year. Sales take place at the entrance gate, with both cash and card accepted.
Georgian Glasshouses
The Fig House and Melon House have been fully restored after being derelict for many years. Work began in 2002, with new timber frames and sash windows crafted using traditional methods. The Tomato House was restored in 2019 and 2020 using Sapele hardwood made in the on-site workshop. It now houses a thriving collection of heritage tomato plants.The Pineapple House was fully restored in early 2025, with its historic pineapples now settling into their revived Georgian home for the first time in generations.
Mediterranean Garden
This garden began when two mature olive trees were donated. Believed to be up to 300 years old, they inspired the creation of a Mediterranean landscape. A curved retaining wall was built to create space for planting, followed later by the Ying Yang tulip beds. Today, the area is one of the most striking features in the gardens.
Secret Woodland
Once the estate midden, this woodland area has revealed many archaeological finds over the years. Several professional digs uncovered a wide range of objects, demonstrating the historical significance of the site.
Mosaic Garden
Created by artist Claire Cotterill, this colourful kitchen-garden-inspired mosaic is now a permanent feature and a popular part of the visitor experience.
The Well
A specialist team known as the Well Masters excavated over four metres of depth, revealing centuries of historical material and increasing the water volume available for the garden’s self-sufficient irrigation system.
Tod Vinery
Excavations revealed the remains of an important vinery designed by George Tod in 1805, originally misidentified during earlier work. A visiting family helped make the connection, supported by further research from Jill Tovey, former archivist for The Croome Estate Trust. This discovery adds a significant new chapter to the garden’s history.
Family Friendly Activities
Traditional lawn games are available on the lawn next to the Rose Garden.
A marquee and sheltered seating areas provide comfortable places to sit throughout the gardens.
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy it on the lawn, inside the marquee or within the peaceful Secret Woodland.
Children and adults can enjoy quiet, safe areas to relax and play.
Visitors can also don a hard hat and explore the underground tunnels. These may be closed after periods of heavy rain, so please check availability on the day of your visit.
Group Visits and Private Tours
Exclusive guided tours for groups of 15 people or more can be arranged outside the usual opening times.
To enquire or book:
Email: chris@croomewalledgardens.com
Telephone: 01905 371689
Accessibility
Most areas of the Walled Gardens are accessible by wheelchair, although some historic features have limitations.
Please note the following:
• Level paths throughout much of the garden
• Steps into some glasshouses
• Uneven surfaces in historic areas
• A buggy is available from the National Trust Visitor Centre
• Three all-terrain mobility vehicles (Trampers) are available to borrow
• Accessible toilets are located in the Gallery and Pottery
• Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome
Visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear.
Visit our accessibility page for more information.
Visitor Safety
Please take care when moving around the site.
Points to be aware of include:
• Open water at the dipping pond
• Uneven stone paths in the lower part of the garden
• Potentially slippery surfaces in wet weather
