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- Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire (Church of St Mary Magdelene)
The original church at Croome was demolished by the 6th Earl of Coventry when he decided to replace his adjacent Jacobean house in the 1750s. His new house and park were designed and laid out by Capability Brown as was the church, set on a low hill nearby in Croome Park as an "eye catcher’. The views out to the Malvern Hills on a clear day are spectacular.
The interiors of both house and church are attributed to Robert Adam and were completed in 1763. Built by some of the finest craftsmen in England, every detail has been considered, from pretty plaster mouldings to handsome carved pews - the church is a perfect fantasy of the period, with elegant Gothick windows and plasterwork, pulpit, communion rails, commandments and creed boards.
Opulent monuments brought from the old church, long since demolished, show the former Barons and Earls of Coventry in their full glory. The earliest – in black and white marble – shows the 1st Lord, who died in 1639, reclining under a canopy. The monument to the 1st Earl, who died in 1699, is missing because the 2nd Earl disapproved of his father’'s second marriage, at an advanced age, to a servant, Elizabeth Graham and so his monument is now in the nearby church of St Mary’s at Elmley Castle instead!
St Mary Magedelene is open when Croome Park is open. See the Croome Park website (National Trust) for detailed opening times.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
4m W of Pershore off A38 & A44; follow National Trust signs to Croome Park. The church is on the top of the hill overlooking the house and park. Parking at National Trust car park. Access to church via visitor centre.
Nearest railway station: Pershore (7 miles). Bus route number 362.
SO 886 450
01/05/12
Following on from the success of our Discover Wallpaintings project last year we are delighted to announce the launch of…
Church of St John the Baptist, Strensham, Worcestershire
A dazzling interior
All Saints' Church, Spetchley, Worcestershire
Spectacular life-size monuments
Croome Park
National Trust property
Hanbury Hall
National Trust property
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
A walk round guide for Church of St Mary Magdelene, Croome D'Abitot (513kb, PDF)
This short, full colour walk round guide contains a floor plan of the church and highlights of things to see during your visit. You can purchase a printed copy of this from the church (50p) or download in advance (free/optional donation).
Herefordshire & Worcestershire County Guide (PDF, 4.3mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St John the Baptist, Strensham, Worcestershire A dazzling interior Church Road, Strensham, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR8 9LW
See church page
All Saints' Church, Spetchley, Worcestershire Spectacular life-size monuments Spetchley, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1RS
See church page
St Michael's Church, Churchill, Worcestershire A tiny atmospheric church Edwards Lane, Churchill, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR7 4QE
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Worcestershire churches are in CCT’s West region.
North East Worcestershire tourism website
Family Days out in Worcestershire
Worcestershire Archaeological Society
Worcestershire Industrial Archaeology & Local History Society
The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as ‘Keyholder nearby’, this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Wheelchair access is possible along a surfaced path to the front of the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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Visited Croome as a member of the National Trust finding.f the church there was a bonus. Very tranquil and being able to read the information on the family really brings the whole church, house and grounds to life.