Croft Castle and Parkland

Croft and Yarpole, Herefordshire

Field-checked Giant Sequoia Ticketed

Victorian Wellingtonias among the ancient trees of this 1,500-acre Herefordshire estate near Leominster. Ticketed (NT).

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Before you go

Access
Ticketed access
Last checked
20 Jun 2026
Access note
National Trust: adult approx £15, free for members; free parking; paid admission to enter
Visitor information
nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland

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Botanical Field Guide

Field Access & Conditions

Canopy Weather Safety

High Winds Advisory

Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.

Bark Photography

Low-Angle Light

Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.

Estate Approach

EasyRoads Route Check

Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.

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In the Forest

Tree Radar for iPhone

Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.

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Redwood species here

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

Photos

  • Croft Castle and Parkland
    Credit: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Evidence

Field-checked

Confirmed by a person — against authoritative records, a partner, or an on-the-ground check.

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Species
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About this place

Croft Castle and Parkland is a National Trust estate of around 1,500 acres of wood, farm and parkland in Herefordshire, famed for its ancient trees and the Picturesque Fishpool Valley. Among its conifers are giant sequoias, the Wellingtonia widely planted in Victorian estate gardens. Free to National Trust members; otherwise paid admission.

Sources

GBIF

Last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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