Attingham Park

A side view of the Mansion with spring trees and cows in the foreground

An 18th-century mansion and estate shaped by a story of love and neglect

More about this place

A view of the orchard at Attingham Park

An apple a day from Attingham's orchard 

Attingham's orchard is a special place, with 37 varieties of cooking and eating apples grown.

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Things to see and do

Family in the kitchen at Attingham Park

All you need to know for a visit to Attingham 

There’s lots to see and do at Attingham if you’re visiting for the first time or know us well, or whether you’re here for a short visit or to spend the whole day. Make the most of your visit to Attingham.

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What's on 

A pumpkin, part of a harvest display in the Walled Garden

Autumn half term happenings at Attingham Park 

Autumn fun with a Halloween twist happening at Attingham this October half term.

Upcoming events

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Explore the River Tern with Shrewsbury Canoe Hire

Sun 22 Sep 2019
10:00-17:00
Canoe Attingham’s hidden gem; the beautiful River Tern. Suitable for all ages and experience levels, this is a unique opportunity to paddle back in time and experience the history of Attingham Park though the views from the river.

Store Stories: A behind the scenes tour

Sun 22 Sep 2019
10:30-12:00
Enjoy a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes in the Mansion. See the hidden treasures in the collection stores at Attingham, and meet the team carrying out some of the conservation work we do.

Harvest Crafts with Wild Craftist

Sun 22 Sep 2019
10:30-15:00
Come and make your very own seasonal pine cone creature on Sunday 22 September at Attingham Park. You can choose between making a Harvest Mouse or an Autumn Owl.

Historic Costumes - show and tell talk

Mon 23 Sep 2019
10:30-12:00
We’re lucky to have historical clothing belonging to Teresa, wife of Thomas’ 8th Lord Berwick in our collection. Join one of our experts as they talk you thorough some of her wardrobe.

Attingham run groups

Tue 24 Sep 2019
18:30-19:30
Join one of our three run groups on either Tuesday or Friday evening. Tuesday hosts our beginners and intermediate run groups and Friday our girls only group.

Grow Your Green Roots: Indoor Conservation in Action

Wed 25 Sep 2019
11:00-13:00
Pop in to the Mansion and see our friendly and dedicated conservation team at work as they care for our large and varied collection of historic objects including books, furniture and textiles.
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Eating and shopping

Inside the new Carriage House Cafe at Attingham Park

Eating at Attingham  

There's plenty of places to eat at Attingham, discover the perfect one for you.

Items on display in the Attingham Park Shop

Shopping at Attingham 

If you love shopping, a visit to our two shops within our grounds is a great way to find unusual gifts and reminders of your visit to Attingham.

Celebrity chef Marcus Bean in front of Brompton Cookery School

Brompton Cookery School 

Brompton Cookery School is an independently run cookery school, perfect for both cookery enthusiasts and novices who are keen to develop their culinary skills

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Wildlife

Outdoors at Attingham

Attingham's deer herd are descended from the orginal herd brought to Attingham by the second Lord Berwick in the 1700s

Wildlife at Attingham 

Birds, insects, mammals and more have found their ideal habitat at Attingham. Take a closer look.

View across the River Tern to the Deer Park at Attingham

The wider Attingham Estate 

There’s more to the Attingham Estate than its Mansion, Walled Garden, Pleasure Grounds and Deer Park which makes up around 200 acres (80 hectares) Find out more about the wider Attingham estate.

A bee in the Walled Garden at Attingham Park

Grow Your Green Roots at Attingham 

Grow Your Green Roots at Attingham in 2019. How can we help nature and wildlife to thrive where we live?

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History

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Our work

The Melon House in the Walled Garden at Attingham, Shrewsbury

Attingham's Walled Garden Glasshouses appeal 

Melons? Grown in Shropshire? Are you sure? Find out how you can help save the features of Attingham's Walled Garden for future generations.

Help us to keep 'growing' the Walled Garden
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Get involved

Woman in the background providing visitors in the Mansion with information

Volunteering  

Interested in volunteering? Join the team at Attingham Park and get stuck in with a variety of roles and help look after the house and estate.

Find out more about volunteering
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Learning

Costumed interpreters ready to welcome a school visit to Attingham Park

Opportunities for schools and students 

From award winning indoor and outdoor school sessions to self-led trips and work experience. We've provide lots of opportunities to learn and inspire.

Work Experience at Attingham  

Find more out about our work experience opportunities and volunteering programmes for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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Art and collections

A photo of the painting Excavations at Pompeii by Jakob Philipp Hackert

A taste of Italy and Regency splendour in Shropshire 

Extravagent spending in the wild Regency age, financial ruin, and astute purchases with an Italian theme is the focus for Attingham's collection.

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Attingham Park on the National Trust Collections website

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