Croft Manor
The family manor where Lara trains, lives, and uncovers her father's final clues.
Croft Manor is the family manor where Lara Croft lives with her butler Winston and occasionally works with her technical assistant Zip, who has his own lab elsewhere. The manor contains a training facility with a moving, attacking training dummy. A strange clock is located in the main hall, which Lara discovers after being awakened by a mysterious ticking. The manor's garden houses a memorial to Lara's father, Lord Richard Croft, who is confirmed dead.
- Owner
- The Croft Family
- Type
- Country Estate
- Key Feature
- Family Library and Study
Lore & Background
The manor serves as Lara's home base, where she lives with Winston and occasionally works with Zip. It contains a training facility with a moving, attacking training dummy. Lara discovers a mysterious clock in the main hall after hearing a ticking sound, which leads her to consult a friend of her father's. A letter from her father, triggered by the theft of the clock, is delivered by a courier, explaining that the clock is the key to retrieving the halves of the Triangle of Light. The manor's garden houses a memorial to Lord Richard Croft, which Lara visits before the main adventure.
In Their Own Story
Lara awakens to a mysterious ticking and finds a strange clock hidden inside the manor. Armed commandos invade the house that night and steal the clock, bringing it to Manfred Powell. The next morning, a prearranged letter from Lara's father arrives at the manor, explaining the clock's purpose. After the events in Siberia, Lara returns to the manor, visits her father's memorial, and finds that Bryce has reprogrammed the robot. Hillary presents her with her pistols, which she takes with a smile.
Reader's Guide
Croft Manor is the primary residence of Lara Croft, located in England. It is where she lives with her technical assistant Bryce and butler Hillary. The manor features a training exercise arena that simulates an Egyptian tomb, complete with a robot that Lara defeats in practice. A strange clock is hidden somewhere inside the manor, which Lara discovers after being awakened by a ticking sound. The manor also contains a memorial to Lara's father, Lord Richard Croft. Armed commandos invade the manor to steal the clock, and a prearranged letter from Lara's father arrives there the next morning. After her adventures, Lara returns to the manor, where Bryce has reprogrammed the robot and Hillary presents her with her pistols.
Did You Know?
- The manor contains a training facility with a moving, attacking training dummy.
- A strange clock located in the main hall leads Lara to discover her father's final mission.
- Armed commandos invade the manor to steal the clock, which they bring to James Rutland, working for Amanda Evert.
- A letter from Lara's father, triggered by the theft of the clock, is delivered by a courier.
- Before her adventures, Lara visits her father's memorial in the manor's garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Croft Manor located?
The estate is situated in the rolling hills of England, serving as the ancestral home for the wealthy Croft family lineage. It acts as a central landmark that defines Lara's aristocratic background across multiple game continuities.
What role does the manor play in Lara's backstory?
This location functions primarily as Lara's childhood home where she was raised before becoming an adventurer. In several continuities, it also acts as a safe house or a base for her father's archaeological research.
Is Croft Manor destroyed in every timeline?
The manor's status varies significantly depending on the specific game timeline being explored. While it remains intact during the Classic and Legend eras, later continuities depict its abandonment or destruction following family tragedies.
What are the most notable rooms inside the estate?
The family library and Richard Croft's study are frequently highlighted as key areas containing vital clues about the family history. These rooms often house hidden passages or secret documents that drive the narrative forward.
Why is Croft Manor significant to the franchise?
It represents the grounding point for Lara Croft, symbolizing her connection to her heritage and past traumas. The estate anchors her identity as both an aristocrat and a warrior throughout the various game reboots.
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