A POPULAR National Trust property in Worcestershire has announced its been forced to close because of the weather.

Croome Court has closed today (Monday) due to high winds after The Met Office issued a weather warning.

It announced it would be back open when it is safe and advised visitors to check its website for updates.

The Met Office has forecast "strong and gusty" winds reaching 50 to 60mph across Worcestershire.

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The weather warning runs from 10am and is expected to finish at about 6pm. 

A spokesperson for Croome said: "Croome is closed today, Monday 13 March, due to high winds.

"We will be back open as soon as it is safe to do so.

"Please check our website and social media for further updates."