Please keep to the designated footpaths, when walking through the Deer Park. The herd are used to people walking along these paths. This means that the herd will be more relaxed, and you’ll be able to get closer to the deer because they know to expect people in these areas.
A love of deer
The deer have always had a special place at the heart of Attingham. Thomas 8th Lord Berwick was particularly fond of the deer and fed them daily, with special favourites eating out of his hand. Thomas lived at Attingham from the early 1920s until his death in 1947. Following his wishes, his ashes and those of his wife Teresa (who lived at Attingham until her death in 1972) were placed at the memorial in the Deer Park, in a glade with views of the estate.
Following on from Thomas, the deer herd are today carefully managed by Attingham's rangers.