What's on at Attingham Park
I Spy - Busy Bee trail
Help us celebrate 10 years of the Walled Garden restoration and the very important bee with a free busy bee trail based around our wonderful Walled Garden. Can you spot all 10 bees?
Mon 23 Jul 2018
+ 5 other dates
09:00-16:30
Attingham Run groups
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.
Tue 24 Jul 2018
+ 27 other dates
18:30-19:30
Get Geocaching 2018
Explore Attingham as you hunt for hidden geocaches around the grounds. Hire one of our devices to hunt out our geocaches and tick off number 49 on the list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾.
Wed 25 Jul 2018
+ 3 other dates
10:30-16:00
Exercise with Buggy Active Shrewsbury
Join Buggy Active in beautiful Attingham Park for a 45min exercise class with your baby. Get fit , burn fat, strengthen and tone without the need for childcare. Suitable for all levels .
Wed 25 Jul 2018
+ 13 other dates
11:15-12:00
Race the Guilloche!
There’s giant circles appearing all over the Field of Play. It’s a guilloche pattern taken from around the Mansion but more importantly; it’s a fantastic race track!
Fri 27 Jul 2018
+ 5 other dates
14:00-15:00
The Importance of Being Earnest with the Pantaloons
Join The Pantaloons for a unique and hilarious take on The Importance of Being Earnest watch the play come to life against the backdrop of Attingham Mansion.
Fri 27 Jul 2018
19:00-21:00
The Courtyard Stories (stories suitable for ages 3 and up)
Attingham Mansion has lots of secret and unused spaces - especially around the outer courtyard. Join our lively story teller as he takes you for an adventure around some of these special places and weaves the stories of Attingham past and present.
Sat 28 Jul 2018
+ 4 other dates
11:30-12:30
'O gosh - so that's a guilloche' - Story tour
The Field of Play is getting a makeover and giant circles are appearing all over. Ever wondered what the circles are all about? To Find out more join a roving story bringing life to the developments in this interactive tour of the Field of Play.
Sat 28 Jul 2018
+ 4 other dates
14:00-15:00
Archery Arrows in the Field of Play
Practice your archery skills here at Attingham and you could become a young Robin Hood or Princess Merida with a bow and arrow. Will you hit the bull’s eye? Take aim on selected Sundays during the Shropshire school holidays on the Field of Play.
Sun 29 Jul 2018
+ 4 other dates
11:00-15:00
Parachute Fun
There’s just something about having fun and playing games with a giant parachute which makes us smile and laugh.
Mon 30 Jul 2018
+ 5 other dates
14:00-15:00
Attingham Park Safari
Take a tractor and trailer Safari through Attingham Park to find out more about the wildlife and story of this special place. Join either a Deer Park Safari or a Front Park Safari for two very different adventures.
Tue 31 Jul 2018
+ 4 other dates
10:30-11:15
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Try out orienteering with Wrekin Orienteers
Come orienteering with Wrekin Orienteers. Use the electronic orienteering system to see how fast you can get around the course. Great for map reading practice and exploring the park! The course is suitable for everyone including beginners
Wed 01 Aug 2018
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:00
Summer Holiday Wild Times: back to nature
Do you want something exciting and engaging for the children to do during the Summer holidays? Want them to put the screen down for 5 minutes? Then bring them to Attingham Park where we'll be running some awesome sessions!
Thu 02 Aug 2018
+ 4 other dates
10:00-16:00
The Midnight Gang with Heartbreak Productions
Drum roll, please... Heartbreak invites you to join us for the grand opening of The Lord Funt Hospital Playground, a spectacular new play area for the convalescent child.
Fri 03 Aug 2018
19:00-21:00
Behind closed doors - a dramatic, costumed evening tour of Attingham
Let Lord Berwick take you back in time for an exciting tour of the stunning ground floor of Attingham Mansion.
Fri 10 Aug 2018
+ 1 other date
16:45-18:00
Severn Hospice Classic Car Rally
Visit Attingham and see a wonderful range of vintage and classic cars lined up in front of the house helping to raise funds for the local Severn Hospice charity.
Sun 12 Aug 2018
12:00-16:00
Attingham Uncovered – see a live archaeology dig in progress
The Attingham team have discovered the archaeological remains of a previously unknown building on a little visited part of the estate and we invite you to come and see the daily progress and discoveries in this two week live archaeological dig.
Mon 13 Aug 2018
+ 9 other dates
10:00-16:00
The College Series - Life below stairs at Attingham
Follow in the footsteps of past Shropshire Adult Education College students as you enjoy a glass of white wine before heading up to the former College lecture theatre where one of our specialists brings to life their passion for their subject.
Thu 16 Aug 2018
18:30-20:30
Meet the Lord of the Mansion - For the young and young at heart
An interactive grand tour of the Mansion with Lord Berwick for the young and young at heart. Attingham Mansion welcomes over 100 thousand people every year and Lord Berwick needs your help to get it ready for the day.
Fri 17 Aug 2018
10:00-11:00
Have a go Archaeology
Pick up a spade or trowel and have a go discovering the past that hides beneath our feet. Here at Attingham we have recently discovered an interesting buried structure which doesn’t appear on any of our maps.
Fri 17 Aug 2018
+ 2 other dates
10:00-12:00
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Attingham Camp 2018
The popular Attingham Camp is back for its third year! Bring the family for a one night, fun filled camping spectacular. Booking closes at midnight Thursday 23rd August. Adult £30, Child (2-16) £15, Child (Under 2) £5.
Sat 25 Aug 2018
14:00-23:45
Summer Nights Film Festival 2018 - Dirty Dancing (12A)
Set up your picnic next to the historic Mansion and enjoy a late summer evening watching an all time classic feature film on the big screen. This special evening concludes with a magical fireworks display over the Tern river set to music.
Fri 31 Aug 2018
20:30-23:30
Summer Nights Film Festival 2018 - Dunkirk (12A)
Set up your picnic next to the historic Mansion and enjoy a late summer evening watching an all time classic feature film on the big screen.
Sat 01 Sep 2018
20:30-23:30
Summer Nights Film Festival 2018 - The Greatest Showman (PG)
Set up your picnic next to the historic Mansion and enjoy a late summer evening watching an all time classic family friendly feature film on the big screen.
Sun 02 Sep 2018
20:30-22:30
Store Stories: A behind the scenes tour
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.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
+ 3 other dates
10:30-12:00
The College Series - Park life: The Attingham deer
Follow in the footsteps of past Shropshire Adult Education College students as you enjoy a glass of white wine before heading up to the former College lecture theatre where one of our specialists brings to life their passion for their subject.
Thu 20 Sep 2018
18:30-20:30
Repton and the Landscape of Attingham Walk
Discover how Humphry Repton dramatically changed the landscape of Attingham on these gentle strolls around some of the areas of the estate most changed by him, along the river and through the Park.
Fri 28 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-13:00
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Deer Rut Walks
At dusk on an autumn day you can experience the fantastic sight and sound of the annual deer rut. This is one of our autumn highlights taking place from Saturday 22 September to Sunday 21 October to celebrate Attingham's autumn harvest season.
Sat 13 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
17:00-19:00
Ancient trees of Attingham Walk
Many things make Attingham special and one of them is its trees. Join our specialist Dr Andy Gordon on this 2 mile ramble around some of the oldest and most notable trees including a 700 year old oak.
Sun 14 Oct 2018
14:00-16:00
The College Series - Restoring the lost Pleasure Grounds
Follow in the footsteps of past Shropshire Adult Education College students as our monthly lecture series continues. Each month one of our specialists brings to life their passion for their subject. Other talks; Sep - Deer Life, Nov - Stargazing
Thu 18 Oct 2018
18:30-20:30
Attingham Woollen Woods
Experience Hall-wool-een in a completely different light this year and visit the first ever Attingham Woollen Woods as crafted creatures take over a section of the Mile Walk. Or even better- help us create the trail by sending in your fibre creations
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 35 other dates
09:00-18:00
Pumpkin Carving
Try your hand at making this traditional Hallowe'en decoration - what will you carve? A face, a shape, or something more spooky? Our pumpkins come from a local farm and come complete with an LED tea light candle.
Mon 29 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
10:30-11:00
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The College Series - Introduction to stargazing
Follow in the footsteps of past Shropshire Adult Education College students as you enjoy a glass of white wine before heading up to the former College lecture theatre where one of our specialists brings to life their passion for their subject.
Thu 15 Nov 2018
18:30-20:30