Croome, Worcestershire
Location
Croome lies in south Worcestershire near Croome D’Abitot in close proximity to the M5, only 11 miles from Worcester.
History
Croome dates back to the 17th century and went under significant expansion under ownership of the 4th Earl of Coventry. Upon inheriting the property, the 6th Earl of Coventry transformed the house into a Palladian-style estate that stands today.
Capability Brown - the mastermind behind the grounds of Blenheim Palace - brought his flair to Croome in the mid-18th century with the addition of large turrets and the large red brick service wing.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, the estate was sold to the Roman Catholic church after the 10th Earl of Coventry passed away in the second world war, where it was used as a boarding school up until the 1970s.
Walk around Croome with us…
The 700 acre estate boats beautiful parklands and gardens, a meandering river, private lake and walled garden.
Owed to the clever thinking of Capability Brown, Croome is now a wildlife haven that thrives on the mix of trees, shrubs and flowers. Regular sightings when strolling around Croome include everything from kestrels, starlings and buzzards to migrant dragonflies.
Croome blends styles and influence from all over the world, reflecting the international expeditions undertaken by the Earls of Coventry over the centuries. The iconic Chinese Bridge was one of the features retained by Capability Brown from the mid-18th century that can still be walked over today.
See some of our favourite sights at Croome below…
The Church of St Mary Magdalene sits prominently at the top of the hill looking over the vast estate parkland on the backdrop of the Malvern hills.
The Church was built in the mid-18th century and is actively maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is open for visitors to Croome all year round and is a reminder of how life was at the estate for the Earls of Coventry.
The Rotunda at Croome was built in the mid-18th century as a relaxing garden room and was plastered by the famous Francesco Vassali.
The Rotunda is a great place to stop at Croome and overlook the rolling Malvern hills below.
Later in the 18th century, a Panorama Tower was also designed for Croome, made out of original Bath stone.
Where to stay near Croome
Southcroft Cottage
Southcroft Cottage lies at the foot of Bredon Hill in the tranquil village of Bredon's Norton, with a civil parish of less than 300 people. Built from dressed cotswold stone and traditional local brick, the cottage has been refurbished with exceptional attention to detail for guests to relax in comfort throughout the seasons. Read more here.
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