Get sporty at Attingham

Man running along open parkland at Attingham Park — Running through Attingham Park

There are plenty of chances throughout the year to try your hand at different sports and discover a new hobby. You can head out on your own, we've got running and orienteering routes across the park, or you can join us for one of our many sporty events.

Sport in an inspirational setting

Whether you're new to a sport or new to Attingham you'll find a wide variety of different activities and sports taking place throughout the year for all the family to enjoy. At different times throughout the year you will find weekly run groups based at Attingham, sport taster days, relay-races, cross-country races, and a Night Run, as well as activities suitable for all the family to have a go at including archery, orienteering and geocaching.

Running

Our well maintained paths are perfect for a gentle jog or more vigorous run. Try a self-led run around the park or book onto a Running Group (spring- autumn), perfect for those new to the sport or looking for a great social activity.

If you're looking for a challenge the annual 'Mad Jack's 5' cross-country race will be takinng place at Attingham once again this year. Organised by Shrewsbury Athletics Club the 5 mile race will be held on Saturday 9 November. For more information and to book closer to the time, please visit the Shrewsbury Athletics Club website here

Orienteering

Orienteering is all about adventure and navigation. The aim is, using only a map and a compass, to move between control points and complete the course in the quickest time possible. Whatever your age, whatever your pace, orienteering is for anyone, anywhere who wants to improve their navigational skills and really get involved with their surroundings.

Download our Berwick Route orienteering trail map and have a go.

Will you make it to all the check points? (PDF / 2.240234375MB) download

Park Sports in the Field of Play

The Field of Play is a hive of sporting activity with equipment for volleyball, table tennis, badminton, football and much more are available. You might also see coaches from local clubs on hand to give expert tips throughout the year. The Field of Play also hosts traditional playground equipment, and some that is special to Attingham, including the “Pipe Monster”.