- Open
- £17 adult · £8.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free for members
- National Trust
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Quick answer
Croft Castle is a castle near Lucton, Herefordshire, County of, managed by National Trust. Adult tickets cost £17, and National Trust members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a members' car park on site, about 91 m from the entrance.
Croft Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £17 |
| Child | £8.50 |
| Family | £42.50 |
| National Trust members | Free |
Getting to Croft Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. Non-member charge not stated; Blue Badge parking 30 m from Visitor Reception About 91 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Leominster is 5.2 miles away.
- Public transport
- Ludlow-Hereford bus, alight Gorbett Bank, 2 1/4 miles; Leominster station 7 miles.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Not allowed inside the castle or tea-room serving area; welcome in the glazed area of the tea-room, walled garden and parkland.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Partly accessible grounds, loose gravel paths, cobbles and some steps; castle first floor by staircase only; uneven parkland
- Accessible toilet: yes.
- Mobility scooter hire: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Play area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Croft Castle
- 01
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Croft Castle
- 1086 Bernard de Croft recorded in Domesday Book as owner
- 1409 Owain Glyndwr reputedly hides at Croft after defeat
- 1645 Sir William Croft killed in the grounds in the Civil War
- 1671 Sir Herbert Croft created a Baronet
- 1746 Sold to Richard Knight after South Sea Bubble losses
- 1799 Sold to Somerset Davies
- 1923 Croft family return to the castle
Photos
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Des Blenkinsopp · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Michael Garlick · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Castles near Croft Castle
All 4 castles in Herefordshire, County ofFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Croft Castle?
Adult tickets cost £17, and National Trust members go free.
Is there a café at Croft Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Where do you park at Croft Castle?
There is a members' car park on site, about 91 m from the entrance.
Sources
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