Croome
Croome Court in Worcestershire was the first major commission of landscape designer Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, who transformed what was waterlogged farmland into a sweeping parkland of lakes, temples and plantings that became his template for an entire era of English garden design. The Palladian mansion at its heart was equally revolutionary for its time. During the Second World War the estate served as a top-secret RAF base, adding another absorbing layer to its rich history.
- Capability Brown's first landscape commission
- Palladian mansion in parkland
- Wartime RAF secret history
Best for garden history enthusiasts, aviation fans and landscape lovers.
Things to see at Croome
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- Capability Brown's Parkland Lake
- The Palladian House Exterior
- The Church of St Mary Magdalene
- Panoramic Parkland Walk
- Walled Garden