National Trust site issues important update about 'morning walks and cafe visits'
PEOPLE will be able to enjoy morning walks at a National Trust site in Worcestershire which is set to open an hour earlier.
National Trust Croome, near Worcester, will be open from 9am starting on Monday, April 7 for the park and restaurant while the shop will open at 9.30am.
Croome Court's house and the RAF Museum will open from 11am.
A spokesperson for the site said: "Starting Monday 7 April, you can kick off your morning walks in Croome's parkland, café visits and shopping even earlier.
"Here's everything you need to know:
Park: 9am - 5pm
Restaurant: 9am - 5pm
Shop: 9.30am - 5pm
House: 11am - 4.30pm
RAF Museum: 11am - 4pm
"We look forward to seeing all of you early birds."
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Visitors will soon be able to take an on demand bus to both Croome and Hanbury Hall, both managed by the National Trust, after rows erupted at one of the properties over illegal parking.
A National Trust spokesperson said: "Don't have your own car or want to travel more sustainably?
"Take the Worcestershire On Demand bus to NT Croome or Hanbury Hall and enjoy a free hot drink and Easter trail from Saturday, April 12." Use of the bus is rewarded with a free hot drink voucher.
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