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Attingham Park
An 18th-century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion
Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TP
Opening times for 20 September 2024
Asset Opening time Mansion ground floor 11:00 - 16:00 Mansion basement 11:00 - 16:00 Carriage House Café 09:00 - 17:00 Park 08:00 - 18:30 Playground 08:00 - 18:30 Shop 10:00 - 17:00 Walled garden 09:00 - 17:00 On weekdays from Monday 19 February until Friday 22 March visits to 'above stairs' in the Mansion are by guided tour only. Please speak to Visitor Reception on arrival to book a tour ticket. On weekends during that time and daily from Saturday 23 March to Sunday 3 November visits 'above stair' are free-flow. The basement is open daily in the Mansion for free-flow visits.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £17.60 £16.00 Child £8.80 £8.00 Family £44.00 £40.00 1 adult, 3 children £26.40 £24.00 Non-member Grounds only
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Electric vehicle charging point
Six 11kW electric vehicle charging points are available in the main car park, on the left side. Chargers can be accessed using the mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging provider RAW Charging’s website to download the app in advance of your visit. Chargers are only available to visitors during property opening hours.
Electric vehicle charging point - more informationCafé
Shop
Car park
Toilet
Dogs allowed
Dogs must be on leads in all outdoor areas of the site at all times except for in the designated off-lead areas. Assistance dogs are welcome inside the café, shop and bookshop
Designated Blue Badge parking. Trampers/Wheelchairs (subject to availability) available to hire. Changing Place facility available with radar key (ask at Visitor Reception). Toilets at Stables, Brew House, Walled Garden and Field of Play.
Accessible route and/or map
Level access to shop
Accessible toilet
Level access/terrain
Changing Places
Changing Place facility available with radar key (ask at Visitor Reception)
Powered mobility vehicle available
Trampers/Wheelchairs (subject to availability) can be pre-booked by calling Visitor Reception between 10am - 4pm on 01743 708118 no later than 4pm the day before their visit
Designated parking
Steps/uneven terrain
Cobbles in the Stables Courtyard and Mansion access is via steps
Induction loop
Wheelchairs available
Level access to food outlet
By road
On B4380, 4 miles south-east of Shrewsbury, follow brown directional signage to the main gates and on to one way access drive through front parkland. Please note there may be cattle grazing in the parkland and the site is closed at 6.30pm.
Parking: Designated parking available for blue badge holders. Six electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.
Sat Nav: Please use postcode SY4 4TP and follow signs on approach.
On foot
Visitor Reception is ½ mile along park road from front entrance gates (main entrance). Please note there may be cattle grazing in the parkland. Site closed at 6.30pm.
By train
Shrewsbury 5 miles
By bus
Shrewsbury to Telford
By bicycle
Please note there may be cattle grazing in the parkland. Site closed at 6.30pm.
Planning your visit
Ever wondered what lies beyond the ‘Private’ signs?
Book now to discover the surprising story of Attingham’s hidden home - a two-storey apartment in the Mansion.
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Visiting Attingham with your dog
Attingham Park is a three pawprint rated place. Find out all you need to know to make the most of your visit with your four-legged friend.
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Summer Welcome leaflet 2024 Web edition (portrait)
Summer Welcome leaflet 2024 Web edition (portrait)
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Highlights
Mansion
Georgian Mansion built to impress and commissioned in 1782 for Noel Hill, 1st Lord Berwick. Picture gallery was designed by John Nash. Also includes hidden home and wallpaper conservation studio tours.
Walled Garden
Walled kitchen garden and orchard from around 1780s. Includes a bothy and glasshouses growing fruit, vegetables and flowers. National Collection of camassia flowers in May.
Pleasure Grounds
Shrub and tree landscaped area designed by Thomas Leggett between 1770-72. Includes Mile Walk, restoration of original planting plan is ongoing.
Natural Play Area
The Field of Play is a playful landscape that gives children a big natural space with freedom to run or play, to enjoy a sense of discovery, adventure and exploration.
Estate
Includes woodland, walk routes, deer park and a variety of wildlife, River Tern runs through the estate. Designated SSSI for saproxylic insects.
Deer Park
Established in the early 1800s by 2nd Lord Bewick. Home to the Attingham fallow deer, which are descendants of the original deer herd.
Eating
Carriage House Café serves drinks, cakes and bakes and lunches. Mansion Tea-room and Field of Play kiosk have limited opening times.
Shopping
Stables Shop with wide range of gifts, homeware, local products and seasonal plant sales. Extensive second-hand bookshop.
Spotlight events
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Discover Attingham's hidden home in the Mansion
Discover the surprising story of Attingham’s hidden home—a two-storey apartment in the East Wing of the Mansion.
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A family day out at Attingham Park
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Attingham Park this summer, from the Field of Play to parkland trails and things to see in the house.
Outdoor Theatre Performance: Please Do Not Touch
Please Do Not Touch is a new play by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey. The one-man play follows the story of a young man’s journey into the criminal system following a visit to a heritage house.
Things to see and do
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Visiting the garden at Attingham Park
Enjoy a walk around Attingham’s restored Walled Garden and discover the seasonal top things to spot in the kitchen garden, orchard and pleasure grounds.
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Things to do in the Mansion at Attingham Park
Uncover a changing story of love and neglect, of changing fortunes, revival and rediscovery inside the Regency Mansion at Attingham.
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Explore the parkland at Attingham
Discover nature and wildlife thriving on Attingham’s historic estate. From ancient trees and wildflowers to cattle and deer, there’s plenty to look out for.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Attingham
Tasty food and drink on the go, or gifts to take home; find out about refreshments and shopping at Attingham.
Top trails
Trail
Attingham Park autumn light walk
See the trees in their glorious autumn colours on this circular walk though the Deer Park and woodland, taking in views over the open Shropshire landscape to the river.
Trail
Attingham Park Repton ramble trail
Walk in the footsteps of the leading 18th-century landscape designer Humphry Repton on this circular trail, which explores the Mansion House, River Tern and Deer Park at Attingham Park.
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Wildlife walk at Attingham Park
Watch out for a wide range of wildlife, including fallow deer, ducks, swans and otters on this circular walk in the beautiful parkland of this great estate.
Places to stay
Town Walls Tower
A retreat in town for two, in the last remaining watchtower on Shrewsbury’s medieval walls.
Canal Barn
A newly-converted barn on the Attingham Park Estate.
Attingham West Lodge
A neo-classical lodge at the grand entrance to Attingham Park
Threshing Barn
A converted brick and timber barn on the Attingham Park Estate
Upcoming events
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Explore the River Tern with Shrewsbury Canoe Hire
Canoe Attingham’s hidden gem; the beautiful River Tern. Suitable for ages 4+ and all experience levels, this is a unique opportunity to paddle back in time and experience the history and beauty of Attingham Park.
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Nordic Walking with WALX with Corevision
A sociable Nordic Walk using Nordic Walking poles whilst enjoying the beautiful grounds and parkland at Attingham.
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Nordic Walking with WALX in the Marches
A sociable, fitness walk using Nordic Walking poles whilst enjoying the beautiful grounds and parkland at Attingham.
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Please Do Not Touch, a new play by Casey Bailey
Please Do Not Touch is a new play by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey. The one-man play follows the story of a young man’s journey into the criminal system following a visit to a heritage house. This play is approximately 1 hour long.
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Yogalates
Yogalates combines the best bits of both Yoga and Pilates to bring you a whole host of benefits.
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Capture Autumn at Attingham - photography Workshops with Lindsey Bucknor
Join Lindsey for a photography workshop around the beautiful landscape of Attingham's parkland and discover what Autumn gems you can capture with your camera.
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Mad Jack's 5 with Shrewsbury Athletic Club
Now in its sixteenth year, this race is a joint venture between Shrewsbury Athletic Club and the National Trust. The multi-terrain course is approximately 5 miles.
About Attingham Park
Attingham inspires a sense of beauty, space and awe. The imposing entrance, glimpses of the vast mansion against silhouettes of cedars and expansive parkland, epitomise classical design and Italian influence. Its completeness of survival exemplifies the rise and decline, love and neglect of great country-house estates. Discovering the Berwicks' estate with acres of parkland, miles of walks, the huge organic walled garden, large playfield and welcoming mansion is a full day out. There’s so much to see and do at Attingham, whether you’re a family looking for activities, both inside and out, or simply in search of a traditional visit to a historic house and parkland. Full of life and locally loved, there’s something for everyone all year round.
Latest news
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Giving the garden a new lease of life
Work is beginning to make Attingham's glasshouses a safer, more accessible space for all. This work will both improve the appearance of the Walled Garden and provide a practical workspace for our gardeners to grow lots of fresh produce.
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Managing Attingham's deer herd
Attingham’s Deer Park was created in 1798 as part of Thomas, 2nd Lord Berwick’s grand improvements to the Mansion and grounds. The deer have held a special place in Attingham's heart ever since. Following on from Thomas, the deer herd are now carefully managed by the National Trust.
History
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The history of Attingham
From ancient landscapes to mansion restoration, discover the rich history of the Attingham Estate.
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Attingham - 4,000 years in the making
The Attingham Estate is centred around the confluence of the Rivers Tern and Severn, with mostly flat, light alluvial soils and lots of sand and gravel.
Our work
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Our work indoors at Attingham Park
Discover the ground-breaking conservation work breathing new life into the historic house at Attingham Park.
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Our work outdoors at Attingham Park
Discover how Attingham's outdoor teams maintain and conserve the 1,500 hectares of estate and parkland for visitors.
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Opening up the Attingham Estate
Attingham is full of life and locally-loved, with over 97 per cent of visitors within a 60 minute drive time of the estate, and many of those visiting regularly throughout the year.
Project
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Nature recovery on the Attingham Estate
Discover more about our plans for nature recovery on the Attingham Estate; our partners, projects, planting and ways we're helping nature.
Art and collections
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Attingham's collection
Explore the magnificent collection at Attingham and its wide range of historic items, conjuring up the impression of a great house of the past, like ghosts inhabiting the mansion’s grand interiors.
Support us
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Volunteering opportunities at Attingham
Join the volunteers doing vital work at Attingham Park to maintain the mansion, parkland and gardens.