History of RAF Defford Walk

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A walk through Croome Park reveals the way in which RAF Defford changed the 18th century landscape created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Along the way, there are tales of an extraordinary airfield waiting to be told.

This secret airbase was where Radar was installed in the aircraft of the Telecommunications Research Establishment (TRE) and tested and developed to help win the Second World War. Walking round the various points will allow the walker to gain an understanding of the scale of the operation.

Conducted by an RAF Defford Museum volunteer telling stories of the various sites around the airfield and the grounds, the walk will last around 2 hours, starting and finishing at the museum with the opportunity to visit the museum afterwards.

Normal admission charges apply for Croome.

The guided walk costs £5 (booking essential) – visit the National Trust website to reserve your place

Dates in 2025

Thursday 5 June, 11am – 1pm
Wednesday 9 July, 11am – 1pm
Thursday 7 August, 11am – 1pm
Wednesday 17 September, 11am – 1pm
Wednesday 8 October, 11am – 1pm
Thursday 6 November, 11am – 1pm

Thursday 7 August 2025

11:00am

Croome Park

Location

Croome Park

High Green

Worcester

WR8 9DW

01905 371006

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