Who lived at Croome Court?
the Coventry family
The principal building at Croome, Croome Court, had been the home of the Coventry family since the 16th century, though the building in its current form was started in 1751.
Who owned Croome?
In 1999 Lawrence Bilton bought Croome Court and it once more became a private family home. In October 2007, the house was purchased by the Croome Heritage Trust, a registered charity, and the property is now leased to the National Trust for 999 years.
How do I book Croome Court?
Our Tramper is available through booking either by phoning or emailing the Croome Team. You are able to book either a 10am-1pm or 1.30pm – 4.30pm slot.
Do you have to pay to walk around Croome?
Membership or entry fee is required. Croome Court is extremely dog friendly as they are allowed everywhere except for the house and cafe but there is plenty of under cover seating outside the cafe by the car park. There is a 2nd cafe in the basement of the house and both cafés have toilets.
When was Croome built?
1760
Croome Court/Opened
How big is Croome Park?
This created a garden of over 7 acres (2.8 ha), which may have made it the largest 18th-century walled garden in Europe.
How many acres is Croome Court?
38 acres
The Croome Estate Trust sold the Court in 1948, along with 38 acres (15 ha) of land, to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, and the mansion became St Joseph’s Special School, which was run by nuns from 1950 until 1979.
How many National Trust sites are there?
With 180 registered parks and gardens, we care for the largest collection of historic gardens and parks in Europe – including many created by the most notable designers.
Can you cycle at Croome?
On this page, we bring you the top 10 bike rides around Earl’S Croome so you can just get out and go….Cycling around Earl’S Croome.
| Pirton Lake – Croome Court Loop from Ryall | Intermediate | 02:09 36.9 km |
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| Croome Entrance – Croome Court Loop from Kinnersley | Easy | 01:30 24.4 km |
Are dogs allowed at Croome Park?
We love dogs at Croome and they are welcome in the parkland. There is livestock grazing across the site so please keep your dog on a short lead. Please don’t let your dog swim in the lake and the river for their health and so as not to disturb wildlife.
Who built Croome Park?
Lancelot “Capability” Brown
The mansion and park were designed by Lancelot “Capability” Brown for the 6th Earl of Coventry, and they were Brown’s first landscape design and first major architectural project. Some of the mansion’s rooms were designed by Robert Adam.
Who is the current Earl of Coventry?
George Coventry
Earl of Coventry
| Earldom of Coventry | |
|---|---|
| Peerage | Peerage of England |
| First holder | George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, 1st Earl of Coventry (first creation) |
| Present holder | George Coventry, 13th Earl of Coventry |
| Heir presumptive | David Coventry |
When did Croome Court become a boys school?
In 1948 the Croome Estate Trust sold the Court along with 38 acres of land to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. The mansion became St Joseph’s School for boys which was run by nuns from 1950 until 1979. Croome Court during the period it was used as a Boys School National Trust Croome Archive
Who was the original owner of Croome Court?
The foundations and core of Croome Court, including the central chimney stack structure, date back to the early 1640s. Substantial changes to this early house were made by Gilbert Coventry, 4th Earl of Coventry. George Coventry, the 6th Earl, inherited the estate in 1751, along with the existing Jacobean house.
Who was the architect of Croome Court in Coventry?
The mansion and park were designed by Lancelot “Capability” Brown for the 6th Earl of Coventry, and they were Brown’s first landscape design and first major architectural project. Some of the mansion’s rooms were designed by Robert Adam.
When was Croome Court sold to the Catholic Church?
The Croome Estate Trust sold the Court in 1948, along with 38 acres (15 ha) of land, to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, and the mansion became St Joseph’s Special School, which was run by nuns from 1950 until 1979.
