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Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill

Shropshire & Staffordshire

One of the first and finest examples of John Nash's Italianate villa designs. It is a tenanted property, which is only open to the public on selected days each year.

near Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6JP

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View of Cronkhill, a cream-coloured Italianate villa with a distinctive circular tower, arched loggia and balustraded terrace, seen across a wide lawn with clipped shrubs and mature trees.

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill

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View of Cronkhill from the garden, with the cream-coloured villa framed by leafy shrubs and trimmed hedges, overlooking a lawn and borders under an overcast sky.
View from garden towards Cronkhill, Shropshire | © National Trust/ Jayne Gough
View from the garden at Cronkhill across a neatly mown lawn and flower beds towards the Shropshire countryside, with trees framing distant hills beneath a cloudy sky.
View from Cronkhill Shropshire | © National Trust/ Jayne Gough
View of Cronkhill, a cream-coloured Italianate villa with a distinctive circular tower, arched loggia and balustraded terrace, seen across a wide lawn with clipped shrubs and mature trees.
View of Cronkhill, Shropshire | © National Trust/ Jayne Gough
Close-up of the loggia at Cronkhill, showing a row of cream-coloured arches and tall glazed doors beneath a balustraded terrace, with reflections in the windows revealing glimpses of the interior.
Close up of loggia at Cronkhill Shropshire | © National Trust/ Jayne Gough

Important notice

Cronkhill will next be open on Friday 11 September 2026, for pre‑booked visits only. To book your visit, please click ‘Book a Visit’.

Planning your visit

Visiting Cronkhill 

One of the first and finest examples of John Nash's Italianate villa designs. Cronkhill is a tenanted property, which is only open to the public on selected days each year. Don't miss your chance to discover this striking house, stroll around the gardens and enjoy one of Shropshire’s hidden gems.

A visitor stands outside the entrance of a historic house, greeted by a smiling staff member. The staff member wears a dark uniform with a lanyard and badges, while the visitor is casually dressed in a light blue shirt and gray pants. The entrance features a large arched doorway with an ornate fanlight window above and a hanging lantern. A sign near the door reads "House Open," indicating that the location is welcoming guests inside.

Accessibility at Cronkhill 

Everyone is welcome at Cronkhill. Read more to discover how you can best access this special place, full information on accessing different areas of Cronkhill, and making the most of your visit.

Cronkhill
Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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