Learning

A variety of schools programmes

Pupils from Baschurch Primary having fun at Attingham. © National Trust/Susie Jones

At Attingham learning is brought to life through our extensive range of hands-on programmes. We're proud of their quality and happy to work with you to ensure your school has the best possible experience.

 

Work experience placements

With lots of different things to do at Attingham, your work experience week will be great fun! © NT/Paul Highnam

We provide valuable, week-long work experience placements for secondary school and higher education pupils, providing insight into the way a heritage site is run. Places are on a first come, first served basis.

Duke of Edinburgh volunteering

Volunteering can be great fun! There are many volunteer roles at Attingham which can help you to achieve your award. © National Trust/Tammy Burley

We provide diverse and entertaining volunteering opportunities for students completing all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Places are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.

 

Programmes inside our mansion

Our schools programmes provide an entertaining and engaging way to learn. © NTPL/John Millar

We offer the following ‘indoor’ programmes:

  • Homes in the past
  • WWII at Attingham
  • Paintings and portraits
  • A ball at Attingham
  • Christmas in the past

Programmes can be adapted to suit your requirements.

Programmes outside in our park

New board walk crossing the pond dipping pond, part of Attingham's outdoor school programme. © NT/Joy Margerum

© NT/Joy Margerum

The main outdoor programme we offer is 'Wildlife', which can include activities such as a deer park ride, pond dipping, mini beast hunt and woodland walk. We also have an orienteering course mapped out which is suitable for primary schools.

Self-guide visits

The Deer Park at Attingham, why not explore with your class? © NT/Joy Margerum

© NT/Joy Margerum

If you wish to explore the grounds of Attingham with your class you are welcome to self-guide. Self guided visits are free to Education Group Members (EGM). All self-guided visits need to be pre-booked via the Family and School Engagement Team.

Indoor booking form

Would you and your school like to take part in one of our five fantastic programmes? Please fill in the form and email to Ness Thompson.

Outdoor booking form

Let your school explore a world of wildlife at Attingham Park. Please email the below form to Ness Thompson.

Self-guide booking form

Want to explore our estate yourselves? You can. Please fill in the below form and email it to Ness Thompson.

General information booklet

If you'd like more information about the programmes on offer at Attingham Park, please download the booklet.

Programmes information booklet

Please download this booklet for information on our education programmes, from Wildlife at Attingham to Homes in the Past. 

The River Tern at Attingham, in the height of summer, as seen from the bridge to our Deer Park. © Dom Kavanagh

Charges for Education Programmes are given below. For information, please email Ness Thompson (Assistant Family & School Engagement Officer) or call her on on 01743 708168.