An Audience with Corinne
17 Oct (next Saturday)
Cellist Corinne Frost performs a range of music and takes requests, with the possibility of creating improvised musical portraits inspired by attendees.
Worcestershire
Worcestershire is a historic and picturesque English county in the West Midlands noted for its walkable towns, rich heritage, scenic Malvern Hills, riverside charm, and cultural landmarks.
Parent Pop with Hannah Morse
9 Oct, 16 Oct…
Parent Pop is a music session for parents and children aged 0–4, bringing them together to sing pop classics and move to the music.
The Big Draw: Drawing Sessions
7 Oct, 14 Oct…
Join a volunteer-led drawing session in Croome’s Long Gallery, where participants can draw alongside others and pick up tips and techniques. The session is part of The Big Draw Festival.
Robert Adam bookcases - Exhibition
7 Oct–31 Dec (another 83 days)
An exhibition at Croome explores the history, craftsmanship and significance of Robert Adam’s 18th-century bookcases, which are being conserved for reinstatement in the house’s Library.
3 miles from Madresfield Court
Madresfield Court is a historic moated stately home in Worcestershire with a rich family heritage and significant cultural and architectural importance. Visitors can enjoy guided tours exploring its fine collections and history connected to the Arts and Crafts movement and literary inspiration.
Medicinal Garden Walks
7 Oct, 10 Oct…
Join a guided walk around Hanbury Hall’s formal gardens to explore the medicinal properties of plants and learn about the historic gardens.
Near Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall is an 18th-century Queen Anne style stately home in Worcestershire, managed by the National Trust, featuring historic interiors with notable paintings, recreated formal gardens, and listed heritage buildings within scenic parkland.
The Big Draw: Architectural Sketch Crawl with Catt Standen
17 Oct (next Saturday)
Artist Catt Standen leads a day-long architectural sketch crawl at Croome, where participants practise observational drawing and explore techniques such as perspective, depth and line work. The session includes time to develop sketches using a range of art materials.
Yoga in the Long Gallery
13 Oct, 20 Oct…
A 60-minute vinyasa flow yoga class in Croome’s Long Gallery, with guided movement and breathwork for beginners and more experienced participants. Attendees should bring a yoga mat; alternative poses are offered during the class.
Garden tours at Croome 2026
8 Oct, 14–15 Oct…
Join a volunteer for an hour-long guided stroll through Croome’s garden, learning about its history, design, plants and statues.
Near Croome
Croome is a historic estate in Worcestershire featuring an 18th-century house, extensive Capability Brown-designed parkland and gardens, a WWII RAF museum, and facilities including a cafe and shop. Visitors can enjoy indoor exhibits, outdoor trails, family play areas, and accessible amenities.
Snowshill Sketchbook Sessions 2026
16 Oct, 23 Oct…
A three-week beginner course led by local artist Kitty McLeod introduces practical drawing exercises and watercolour techniques. Participants will start filling a sketchbook with drawings in and around Snowshill Manor.
Threads of Identity Exhibition - 'The Final Act'
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition presents garments from Charles Wade’s Snowshill Costume Collection, exploring clothing, cultural identity, personal expression and social history.
Near Snowshill Manor
Snowshill Manor is a 16th-century Cotswold manor house in Gloucestershire, owned by the National Trust and housing an extensive collection amassed by Charles Paget Wade. Visitors can explore unique indoor collections and enjoy Arts and Crafts style outdoor gardens with terraces, ponds, and more.
Introductory House Tours
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Join a Croome house volunteer for a 45-minute introductory tour exploring the house’s varied history. Tours take place on the ground floor, with sessions at midday and 2pm.
Near Croome Court
Croome Court is a historic 18th-century Neo-Palladian mansion with interiors by Robert Adam, set within extensive landscaped parkland designed by Capability Brown. Visitors can explore the grand house, its restored walled gardens, and a wide range of follies and temples throughout the park, all managed by the National Trust.
Fascinating Fungi Tour
13 Oct (next Tuesday)
Join expert forager Marlow Renton on a guided walk at Brockhampton to learn about fungi, where to find it and how to forage with more confidence. Mushrooms will not be collected for eating.
Near Brockhampton
Brockhampton Estate is a National Trust property in Herefordshire featuring a late 14th century timber framed manor house with moat, extensive farmland, parkland, and woodland. Visitors can explore both the historic interiors and outdoor grounds including an archaeological site of a medieval village.
30 years of the National Trust at Croome - Exhibition
1 Jan–23 Dec, 26–31 Dec
An exhibition at Temple Greenhouse traces the National Trust’s restoration of Croome’s parkland, from its beginnings in 1996 to plans for its future management, and explores Capability Brown’s original landscape design.
Stranger Folk
10 Oct–1 Nov, 7–8 Nov…
Explore British folklore through a Halloween adventure at Snowshill Manor and Garden, using the Stranger Folk app to follow a guide and help close the gaps between the worlds. The trail runs outdoors as well as wherever the adventure takes you around the site.
3 miles from Stanway House
Stanway House is a Jacobean manor house set in Gloucestershire with historic interiors, a water garden featuring the highest gravity fountain in the world, and extensive parkland. Visitors can explore the house, gardens, and enjoy the fountain shows in summer months.