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Today we ate cake... and mince pies and festive food galore as we celebrated with a Christmas party for all of the wonderful volunteers who support Croome and The Firs with their time, knowledge and experience.

Please give our volunteers a thumbs up on . We couldn't continue to care for nature, beauty and history, for everyone, for ever, without them.

The whole site at Croome is closing early at 1pm on Tuesday 5 December for a private event thanking our volunteers for all of their work in 2023.

This you can immerse yourself in Croome's trees. There's trees that look great as the sun starts to set, trees admired by sculptural birds in our Seven Birds of Croome trail, a festive Christmas tree surrounded by beautiful origami birds in flight, and there's still trees with autumn colour.

continues until Sunday 3 December and Croome has plenty of them.

📸 National Trust / Nina Leonard / John Hubble

Croome's Christmas tradition of hosting local choirs in St Mary Magdalene Church continues in 2023.

Roses Theatre Choir are the first to perform as part of the festivities this Saturday 2 December. Performances are 11am until 11.45am, and 2pm until 2.45pm.

Free event (normal admission applies). First come first served.

📸 National Trust / John Hubble

It's and today we're shining a light on this English oak which is Croome's oldest tree at around 700 years old.

We've recently propped a major limb to ensure it stays attached, placed mulch around its base to reduce compaction and erected a hand crafted fence to preserve and protect it.

Trees are our friends, they clean the air we breathe, lock up carbon and provide a home for some of the wildlife we love. This National Tree Week (25 November–3 December), you could donate to Plant a Tree and help the National Trust plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030.

nationaltrust.org.uk/plant-a-tree

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Colourful trail of fibreglass birds set to wow visits at historic park this weekend CROOME Court lovers have added reason to wing their way over as the National Trust property soars to new heights.

Seven Birds of Croome sculpture trail starts tomorrow!

The birds have been decorated by local community groups as part of a collaborative arts project, guided by talented artist MrASingh

The groups involved are The Monday Night Club Pershore Riverside Centre, Oasis Community Hub Warndon, Worcestershire Carers, Pershore Craft and Chat, Hanley Castle High School and Sixth Form Centre, and Croome staff and volunteers.

The birds are free to explore (normal admission applies) and there's a Seven Birds of Croome family activity sheet available too (£2 each).

Seven Birds of Croome sculpture trail 25 November - 14 January.

Christmas at Croome 👉https://tinyurl.com/croomemas

Worcestershire Association of Carers The Monday Nite Club Pershore Riverside Centre Pershore Craft and Chat Oasis Warndon Community Hub National Trust in the Midlands

📸 National Trust / Nina Leonard

Thank you to another amazing group Pershore Craft and Chat for supporting the Seven Birds of Croome project, using their creativity with the guidance of artist MrASingh . We can't wait for Saturday when all of the birds will be set free in the parkland. National Trust in the Midlands

We've seen a colourful and collaborative hive of creativity over recent weeks at Croome as the talented artist MrASingh guided local community groups to explore their ideas and paint these super sized bird sculptures.

The birds will be placed around the parkland to form our Seven Birds of Croome family sculpture trail which opens on Saturday 25 November and runs until 14 January. 🐦‍⬛🎨

The trail is free to explore (normal admission applies). There's also a fun filled Seven Birds of Croome activity sheet available too (£2 each).

A big thank you to the groups who include: The Monday Night Club, Worcestershire Carers, Pershore Riverside Centre, Hanley Castle School, Oasis Warndon Community Hub and National Trust staff and volunteers.

Find out more about this and all of the Christmas events at Croome on our website nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

The Monday Nite Club Pershore Riverside Centre Worcestershire Association of Carers Oasis Warndon Community Hub National Trust in the Midlands

📸National Trust/Georgia Elston-Bates

If you're passionate about gardening we have an exciting opportunity for a Gardener at The Firs, Elgar's birthplace cottage.

Find out more and apply by searching vacancy number IRC145228 on nationaltrustjobs.org.uk

Autumn colour at its golden best captured this weekend at Croome. Have you visited to immerse yourself in autumn colour?

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Find out more about Croome's parkland: https://tinyurl.com/croomeparkland

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Not that we're always looking at the weather forecast but Saturday 11 November is promising a misty morning and some sunshine throughout the day. Local photographer John Hubble shares Croome's beauty on the best of autumn days in these amazing photographs.

Find out more about Croome's parkland and walks👉 https://tinyurl.com/croomeparkland

📸 National Trust / John Hubble



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We have an exciting opportunity for a Welcome Manager to lead a small team of welcome staff and volunteers at Croome.

Find out more and apply by searching vacancy number IRC145158 at nationaltrustjobs.org.uk

Due to popular demand we've added an extra date to our wreath making workshop with Croome's expert florists.

Now available to book: Friday 1st December 12noon until 2pm. £35 per person.

Find out more and book your place: https://tinyurl.com/croomeevents

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Jonathan Clarke captured this shot of the Northern Lights above the Croome panorama tower 👏⭐

Would you like to make your own Christmas cards this year? Join art practitioner Maggi at Croome on Friday 24 November to learn print making skills and print your own set of high quality Christmas cards. Find out more and book https://tinyurl.com/croomeevents

📸 National Trust /Nina Leonard

Video Conference for the Birds, a new digital arts project by Marcus Coates, was partly filmed at Croome with the help of some of our wonderful volunteers.

Watch the video 👉https://research.ncl.ac.uk/on-site-off-site/re-presentations/videoconferenceforthebirds/?fbclid=PAAaZOE8XvNKQVyO7ntnf0UPgxW3yAU4CxRBQFJWI_hZ05IYZap_Z-o-7MdYg

You can see Conference for the Birds sound and sculpture installation at Croome until February 2024.

Find out more about partners supporting Conference for the Birds and Video Conference for the Birds: Cherryburn NT Arts&Heritage Bewick Society

We're working with seven local community groups and schools to create a new winter sculpture trail, aided by the very talented artist MrASingh . Seven Birds of Croome launches on 25 November with seven brightly coloured birds dotted around the parkland for you to discover.

The first workshop with The Monday Nite Club took place recently and they've used their creativity to decorate their bird with vibrant colours and graphic elements. We can't wait to see it in the parkland.

Find out more about Christmas at Croome https://tinyurl.com/croomemas

📸National Trust / Jenine Mcgaughran

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The next Panorama Tower guided walk and open day is a week today on Thursday 9 November. Recently photographed here by John Hubble.

This is a chance to discover the wider landscape of Croome and enjoy the benefits of walking in nature. Find out more and book by searching 'Croome events' on our website nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

Guided walk is £6 per person.

The open day is included with your admission.

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Introducing you to The Monday Nite Club, one of the brilliant groups decorating a fibreglass bird for Croome's Seven Birds of Croome winter sculpture trail with the support of the very talented artist MrASingh.

MrASingh National Trust in the Midlands

After the clocks going back at the weekend, Croome has now moved to winter opening hours and closes at the earlier time of 4pm.

Updated opening hours: Park 10am - 4pm, House 11am - 4pm, Restaurant 10am - 4pm, National Trust shop 10am - 4pm, RAF museum 11am - 4pm, Croome Gallery & Pottery open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am until 4pm.

Things to see and do at Croome this week:

🍂 Origami making half term activity hubs
🔎 Looking Closely half term activity booklet available for £1
🌳 Play areas including Wild Play and the RAF themed playground
🔍 Thomas Bewick: Looking Closely exhibition
🧵 Threads: My Happy Place exhibition
🐦‍ Marcus Coates: Conference for the Birds installation
📚 Robert Adam: Bookcases display
🎄 Christmas shopping
🍁 Autumn walks
🍄 Nature and wildlife spotting
📡 Discover the RAF Museum

👉 nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

📸 National Trust / John Hubble

Christmas craft workshops at Croome available to book now:

Christmas card printing workshop with art practitioner Maggi - Friday 24 November, 1pm until 3pm, £25 per person.

Christmas wreath making workshop with Croome's expert florists - Thursday 30 November, 2pm until 4pm, £35 per person.

Find out more and book your place: https://tinyurl.com/croomeevents

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Thanks for sharing such a lovely post Play Days With Jess . It's one of our favourite books too 🐦🐦‍⬛ and every penny spent in Croome's National Trust shop supports the work we do at Croome in caring for many things including habitats for lots of different birds. So a big thank you to everyone who visits and supports the shop. 🙏

Escape into autumn this half term at Croome. With acres of outdoor space, wild play areas, autumn nature to explore, as well as origami making workshops (including one indoor for when it's a bit wet outside), a Looking Closely activity booklet (£1 per booklet), places to explore in the House as well as a large café to enjoy.

Plan your half term day out: https://tinyurl.com/croomefamily

📸 National Trust / Annapurna Mellorr/ Nina Leonard

New sculptures for Worcestershire National Trust property A National Trust property in Worcestershire has commissioned an artist to create four new sculptures.

We're pleased to announce that after an artist open call, we've appointed the very talented MrASingh to work with us, and seven local community groups to decorate large bird sculptures for our Seven Birds of Croome parkland installation and Christmas family trail. If you've seen brightly coloured sculptures dotted around cities (Elephants in Worcester, Bears in Birmingham), it's extremely likely you've seen MrASingh's work.

The project responds to our Looking Closely theme and the Thomas Bewick and Marcus Coates exhibitions in the House in vibrant and colourful interpretations of Croome dotted throughout the parkland and bringing plenty of Christmas cheer along the way.

📸MrASingh next to his elephant sculpture in Southend-on-Sea. 2023

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Are you planning for the festive season? Find all of Croome's Christmas dates here:

⭐From now until 23 December: Christmas shopping in our National Trust shop and second-hand bookshop (open every day).

🔔From now until 23 December: Christmas shopping at Croome Gallery & Pottery (open Thursday's, Fridays and Saturday's 11am until 4pm).

🎄25 November - 5 December: Rooms decorated with origami birds and elegant sparkle and a graceful origami bird installation in one of the stairways.

🐦‍⬛25 November - 5 December: Seven Birds of Croome parkland sculpture trail and family trail.

🔔24 November: Christmas card printing workshop (book your ticket now on our website).

⭐30 November: Christmas wreath making workshop (book your ticket now on our website).

🔔2 December: Roses Theatre Choir.

❄️9 December: Pershore Community Choir.

🎁16 December: Voices Unlimited Choir.

Find out more by searching 'Christmas at Croome' on our website: nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

(Croome is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

📸National Trust / Nina Leonard

📢 Urgent notice 📢

Due to flooding in the local area we will be closing at 3pm today, Friday.

We plan to re-open at 1pm tomorrow, Saturday 21 October.

Thank you for your understanding.

There are tiny treasures everywhere when you look closely at Croome. If you're planning to visit this half term, see what you and the family can spot on your adventures.

Pick up a ten page Looking Closely activity booklet along with a magnifying glass for £1 and start your Croome adventure.

Tag us in your photo's and with

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Things to see and do at Croome this week:

🔍 Thomas Bewick: Looking Closely exhibition
🪡 Threads: My Happy Place exhibition
🐦‍⬛ Marcus Coates: Conference for the Birds installation
📚Robert Adam: Bookcases display
🥾Guided walk to Panorama Tower on Tuesday
📸Panorama Tower open day on Tuesday
🌳Garden tours on Wednesday and Thursday
🍁Half term activities start on Saturday

Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/croome to find out more.



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Croome has incredible panoramic views but looking closely at the detail can be very rewarding too.

📸National Trust / Dawne Middleton

Take a closer look at Croome this half term with our Looking Closely activity booklet and have a go at making origami birds in one of our activity hubs to be part of Croome's festive art installation.

Saturday 21 October - Sunday 5 November

Find out more at https://tinyurl.com/croomefamily

Looking Closely booklet £1 (normal admission applies).
Origami activity hub - free (normal admission applies).

📸National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor/Nina Leonard

The paths at Croome are sprinkled with golden leaves in the glow of autumn with the promise of deeper and richer tones to come.

Find out more about self led and guided walks at Croome by searching 'walks at Croome' at nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

📸 John Hubble