What's on at Attingham Park
Explore the River Tern with Shrewsbury Canoe Hire
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.
Sat 24 Aug 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-17:00
Faces of Change: Nature's Champions
The National Portrait Gallery is coming to Attingham with 'Nature's Champions', a partnership exhibition of portraits of champions of nature and the natural world from David Attenborough to Beatrix Potter, and Vivienne Westwood to Joe Strummer.
Sat 24 Aug 2019
+ 15 other dates
11:00-16:30
Dance performance and workshops - Maeflower Dance: Earth, Water, Fire, Air
Come watch a collection of four short dances choreographed in response to the National Portrait Gallery 'Faces of Change - Natures Champions' exhibition here at Attingham. Become part of the dance with dance based family workshops between each act.
Sat 24 Aug 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:30-12:30
+ other times
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 Sundays during the Shropshire school holidays in the Field of Play.
Sun 25 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-12:30
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Monday Mansion Games
Take a breather and play some traditional lawn games in front of the historic Mansion. Have a go with badminton, croquet or bowls. Laugh along as you have a go with the egg and spoon race or see if you can get that hula hoop to stay up.
Mon 26 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
14:00-16:00
Meet the expert - Bird mist netting
Every year our dedicated volunteer uses mist netting to gently catch, ring and then release the birds who are using the River Tern as a highway as they migrate. This is a great opportunity to get close to the birds and talk to the expert.
Mon 26 Aug 2019
15:00-19:00
Deer Park Safari
Be part of our 'Grow Your Green Roots' year at Attingham. The estate is home to approx. 200 deer, find out all about them and the other wildlife which call Attingham home. Take a seat on our tractor and trailer safari ride to see what you can spot.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-11:15
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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 27 Aug 2019
+ 11 other dates
18:30-19:30
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 28 Aug 2019
+ 12 other dates
10:00-10:45
Family Wildlife Day
Join our skilled learning team for a family day based around our popular Wildlife school programme.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
10:00-14:00
Get Geocaching Summer 2019
Explore Attingham as you hunt for hidden geocaches around the grounds. Hire one of our devices to hunt out our geocaches and enjoy an old fashioned treasure hunt in a new fashioned way.
Thu 29 Aug 2019
10:00-12:00
+ other times
Wild Willow Weaving with the Wild Craftist
Come and join Ben, aka Wild Craftist, to twist, bend and shape some willow rods into a variety of shapes. You could make a flower, a heart, a fish or a dragonfly to take home with you.
Thu 29 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
Field of Play Friday Games
Join our Active Outdoors Assistant and lots of new friends at 11am on the Field of Play to have a go with a different team game every week. Friday afternoons will have a variety of games kit available for your family to enjoy their own sports.
Fri 30 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
Grow Your Green Roots: Indoor Conservation in Action
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.
Fri 30 Aug 2019
+ 9 other dates
11:00-15:30
Starflower with the Whispering Woods Folk
New for 2019, the Whispering Woods Folk are joining us to help celebrate our 'Grow Your Green Roots' year by helping you get closer to our mighty trees. See this promenade theatre production including aerial performances high up in the tree tops.
Fri 30 Aug 2019
14:30-16:00
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Help make cartoon caricature family portrait
Join Cartoonist Malcolm Whittall in the Picture Gallery at Attingham to become the subject of a wild and wacky family portrait inspired by the exhibition Faces of Change: Nature's Champions.
Sat 31 Aug 2019
14:00-17:00
Relaxed Faces of Change: Nature's Champions exhibition visits for people on the autism spectrum
This relaxed visit for significantly reduced numbers of visitors, aims to offer a calm and quiet visit to the family exhibition allowing people on the autism spectrum a less stressful experience to enjoy the art before the day starts at 11am.
Thu 05 Sep 2019
10:30-11:00
Summer Nights Film Festival 2019 - Jurassic Park, PG
Dinosaurs come to Attingham in this all time classic film. Bring the family and set up your picnic next to the historic Mansion and enjoy a late summer evening watching this all time classic family film on the big screen.
Fri 06 Sep 2019
20:00-22:30
CPRE Shropshire Landscape Photo competition 2019 - free to enter!
To celebrate their 70th birthday, CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) Shropshire invites the public to enter their free photo competition. There are three categories and entry is open to all non -professionals.
Fri 06 Sep 2019
+ 9 other dates
23:00-23:00
Summer Nights Film Festival 2019 - Bohemian Rhapsody, 12A
Join this foot-stomping biopic through Queen’s career and their rejuvenating performance at 1985’s Live Aid. Set up your picnic next to the historic Mansion and enjoy a late summer evening watching this new film on the big screen.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
20:00-22:30
Summer Nights Film Festival 2019 - Mamma Mia: Here we go again, PG
Everyone is back for more ABBA inspired song and dance numbers as Mamma Mia 2 comes to Attingham! Set up your picnic next to the historic Mansion and enjoy a late summer evening watching this great sing along film on the big screen.
Sun 08 Sep 2019
20:00-22:30
Behind closed doors - a dramatic, costumed evening tour of Attingham
Let Lord Berwick take you back in time for a rousing early evening tour of the stunning ground floor of Attingham Mansion. Our costumed guide will lead you on a Grand Tour of Attingham's history just after the last visitor has left for the day.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
16:45-18:00
All aboard - a front park tour.
Add an informal tractor trailer tour to your visit exploring a landscape which is usually off limits to the public. From a fascinating history since the Roman period to a variety of wildlife who make Attingham their home today, find out more today.
Wed 18 Sep 2019
15:00-16:00
Create a View with the Gardeners
Join the Attingham gardening team to help clear a view through the parkland, recreating the historic views intended by Humphry Repton and Thomas Leggett.
Thu 19 Sep 2019
10:00-13:00
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.
Sun 22 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-12:00
Harvest Crafts with Wild Craftist
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.
Sun 22 Sep 2019
10:30-15:00
Historic Costumes - show and tell talk
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.
Mon 23 Sep 2019
10:30-12:00
Recruitment and Careers information session
Book a free place and then drop in at anytime in the session to find out about the current roles we have available at Attingham as well as how you can forge a career in the NT – outdoors and indoors.
Thu 26 Sep 2019
16:00-18:00
Deer Rut Walks
At dusk on an autumn day you can experience the fantastic sight and sound of the annual deer rut. Take this opportunity to get close to our deer herd with our expert guide. These evening walks always sell out so get a ticket while you can.
Sat 12 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
17:00-19:00
Attingham Woollen Woods 2019
Experience Hall-wool-een in a completely different light this year and visit Attingham's Woollen Woods as crafted creatures take over a section of the Mile Walk once again. Or even better- help us create the trail by sending in your fibre creations.
Fri 18 Oct 2019
+ 30 other dates
17:00-17:30
Pumpkin Carving 2019
Try your hand at making this traditional Halloween decoration - what will you carve? A face, a shape, or something more spooky? Our pumpkins are from a local farm, in all shapes and sizes and come complete with an LED tea light candle.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:30-11:00
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Night Run - Experience Attingham in a new light 2020
Join us for our Night Run this leap year day (Feb 29th), in partnership with Cotswold Outdoor. This event is about having fun at your own pace, meeting new people, exploring Attingham after dark and raising funds for our ongoing conservation work.
Sat 29 Feb 2020
17:00-20:00