National Trust Croome closes play area for major upgrade

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

National Trust Croome is closing its play area from 14 October for a major upgrade project.

National Trust Croome is closing its play area from Wednesday, 14 October as part of phase two of Operation Park, Play, Explore. The wider project aims to improve the visitor experience with a revamped arrival area, conservation work, and a new orchard-themed play space.

A replacement play area is currently planned for installation between January and late spring 2027. A spokesman for Croome said: "From Wednesday 14 October we'll be bidding a final farewell to our much-loved play area as we prepare for a new one in the orchard in 2027."

Despite the closure, Croome will continue to offer seasonal events, including Stranger Folk, autumnal face painting, and its festive programme Once Upon a Time: Croome's Fairytale Christmas.

How it is being reported

• National Trust site closes play area ahead of major upgrade projectA much-loved play area at a National Trust site has closed as part of a major upgrade project.Malvern Gazette · 14 Oct, 15:26
• National Trust site closes play area ahead of major upgrade projectA much-loved play area at a National Trust site has closed as part of a major upgrade project.Worcester News · 14 Oct, 15:26

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