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Attingham Park
An 18th-century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion
Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TP
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Opening times for 3 December 2023
Asset Opening time Mansion ground floor 10:30 - 16:30 Mansion basement 10:30 - 16:30 Carriage House Café 09:00 - 16:00 Park 08:00 - 17:30 Playground 08:00 - 17:00 Shop 10:00 - 16:30 Walled garden 09:00 - 17:00 Book a visitAttingham is open daily from 8.00am, last entry is half an hour before closing time, i.e., if closing time is at 5.00pm last entry will be at 4.30pm. Please note we are a no smoking or vaping site (indoors and outdoors).
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £16.50 £15.00 Child £8.30 £7.50 Family £41.30 £37.50 1 adult, 3 children £24.80 £22.50 Non-member Grounds only
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £11.00 £10.00 Child £5.50 £5.00 Family £27.50 £25.00 1 adult, 3 children £16.50 £15.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Book shop
Electric vehicle charging point
Attingham has two 7kw Vend Electric vehicle charging points in the main car park to the left
Cafe
Shop
Car park
Toilet
Dogs
Dogs must be on leads in all outdoor areas of the site at all times except for in the designated off-lead areas. Assistance dogs are welcome inside the café, shop and bookshop
Designated Blue Badge parking. Trampers/Wheelchairs (subject to availability) available to hire. Changing Place facility available with radar key (ask at Visitor Reception). Toilets at Stables, Brew House, Walled Garden and Field of Play.
Accessible route and/or map
Level access to shop
Accessible toilet
Level access/terrain
Changing Places
Changing Place facility available with radar key (ask at Visitor Reception)
Powered mobility vehicle available
Trampers/Wheelchairs (subject to availability) can be pre-booked by calling Visitor Reception between 10am - 4pm on 01743 708118 no later than 4pm the day before their visit
Designated parking
Steps/uneven terrain
Cobbles in the Stables Courtyard and Mansion access is via steps
Induction loop
Wheelchairs available
Level access to food outlet
By road
On B4380, 4 miles south-east of Shrewsbury, follow brown directional signage to the main gates and on to one way access drive through front parkland. Please note there may be cattle grazing in the parkland and the site is closed at 6.30pm.
Parking: Designated parking available for blue badge holders.
Sat Nav: Please use postcode SY4 4TP and follow signs on approach.
On foot
Visitor Reception is ½ mile along park road from front entrance gates (main entrance). Please note there may be cattle grazing in the parkland. Site closed at 6.30pm.
By train
Shrewsbury 5 miles
By bus
Shrewsbury to Telford
By bicycle
Please note there may be cattle grazing in the parkland. Site closed at 6.30pm.
Planning your visit
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Christmas at Attingham Park
Christmas at Attingham is from 2 December to 1 January 2024. Pre-book your visit to the Mansion and enjoy Christmas trees and decorations, before heading outside to explore a festive trail.
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Visiting Attingham with your dog
Attingham Park is a three pawprint rated place. Find out all you need to know to make the most of your visit with your four-legged friend.
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Family-friendly things to do at Attingham Park
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Attingham Park this summer, from the Field of Play to parkland trails and things to see in the house.
Attingham Events
There's a fabulous line-up of events taking place at Attingham this year, find out what's going on and when.
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Highlights
Mansion
Georgian Mansion built to impress and commissioned in 1782 for Noel Hill, 1st Lord Berwick. Picture gallery was designed by John Nash. Also includes hidden home and wallpaper conservation studio tours.
Walled Garden
Walled kitchen garden and orchard from around 1780s. Includes a bothy and glasshouses growing fruit, vegetables and flowers. National Collection of camassia flowers in May.
Pleasure Grounds
Shrub and tree landscaped area designed by Thomas Leggett between 1770-72. Includes Mile Walk, restoration of original planting plan is ongoing.
Natural Play Area
The Field of Play is a large natural play area, which includes some traditional play equipment and tunnel designed features.
Estate
Includes woodland, walk routes, deer park and a variety of wildlife, River Tern runs through the estate. Designated SSSI for saproxylic insects.
Deer Park
Established in the early 1800s by 2nd Lord Bewick. Home to the Attingham fallow deer, which are descendants of the original deer herd.
Eating
Carriage House Café serves drinks, cakes and bakes and lunches. Mansion Tea-room and Field of Play kiosk have limited opening times.
Shopping
Stables Shop with wide range of gifts, homeware, local products and seasonal plant sales. Extensive second-hand bookshop.
Spotlight events
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Family-friendly things to do at Attingham Park
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Attingham Park this summer, from the Field of Play to parkland trails and things to see in the house.
Attingham Events
There's a fabulous line-up of events taking place at Attingham this year, find out what's going on and when.
Things to see and do
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Christmas at Attingham Park
Christmas at Attingham is from 2 December to 1 January 2024. Pre-book your visit to the Mansion and enjoy Christmas trees and decorations, before heading outside to explore a festive trail.
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Visiting the garden at Attingham Park
Enjoy a walk around Attingham’s restored Walled Garden and discover the seasonal top things to spot in the kitchen garden, orchard and pleasure grounds.
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Explore the parkland at Attingham
Discover nature and wildlife thriving on Attingham’s historic estate. From ancient trees and wildflowers to cattle and deer, there’s plenty to look out for.
Top trails
Trail
Discover the trees of Attingham Park's Mile Walk
On this short circular walk, learn more about the interesting trees in the historic Pleasure Grounds around the Mile Walk at Attingham Park, with views across the River Tern to the Deer Park.
Trail
Attingham Park river reflections walk
Admire the changing colours of the landscape and skies reflected in the River Tern, and discover the history of the river and landscape along the way.
Trail
Wildlife walk at Attingham Park
Watch out for a wide range of wildlife, including fallow deer, ducks, swans and otters on this circular walk in the beautiful parkland of this great estate.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Attingham
Tasty food and drink on the go, or gifts to take home; find out about refreshments and shopping at Attingham.
Places to stay
Town Walls Tower
A retreat in town for two, in the last remaining watchtower on Shrewsbury’s medieval walls.
Canal Barn
A newly-converted barn on the Attingham Park Estate.
Attingham West Lodge
A neo-classical lodge at the grand entrance to Attingham Park
Threshing Barn
A converted brick and timber barn on the Attingham Park Estate
Upcoming events
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The Tale Trail: Christmas family trail
Set off on your own storybook adventure to spot the decorated Christmas trees around the Mile Walk. Each decorated tree has been inspired by a fairytale or story.
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Mansion Christmas Visits
Book a ticket to visit the Mansion for a Christmas visit between Saturday 2 December and Monday 1 January. All visits to the Mansion during Christmas are by pre-booked timed entry ticket. Tickets will be released in stages.
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Skate Attingham: Festive Eco Rink
This Christmas season, enjoy a festive skate at Skate Attingham. The rink will be open for 30 minute skate sessions every afternoon from Saturday 2nd December to Sunday 7th January (excluding Christmas Day).
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Nordic Walking with WALX with Corevision
A sociable Nordic Walk using Nordic Walking poles whilst enjoying the beautiful grounds and parkland at Attingham.
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Nordic Walking with WALX in the Marches
A sociable, fitness walk using Nordic Walking poles whilst enjoying the beautiful grounds and parkland at Attingham.
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SEN relaxed sessions Christmas
At Attingham, the Mansion gets decorated for the festive period and to make sure everyone gets to experience the magic there is a quiet opening time, designed for any visitors on the Autism Spectrum or who have sensory sensitivity special needs.
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Photography and Mental Wellbeing Workshop
Hone your photography skills and learn how photography can help improve your mental health.
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The Big Band Jukebox with UK Proms Tour- Attingham Park
The Big Band Jukebox comes to the stunning Attingham Park as part of the UK Proms Tour Weekender in June 2024. Featuring the 20 piece UK Proms Big Band, singers and dancers performing iconic Indie, rock and pop but with a roaring twenties twist.
About Attingham Park
Attingham inspires a sense of beauty, space and awe. The imposing entrance, glimpses of the vast mansion against silhouettes of cedars and expansive parkland, epitomise classical design and Italian influence. Its completeness of survival exemplifies the rise and decline, love and neglect of great country-house estates. Discovering the Berwicks' estate with acres of parkland, miles of walks, the huge organic walled garden, large playfield and welcoming mansion is a full day out. There’s so much to see and do at Attingham, whether you’re a family looking for activities, both inside and out, or simply in search of a traditional visit to a historic house and parkland. Full of life and locally loved, there’s something for everyone all year round.
Latest news
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Attingham's deer herd and eliminating the bTB infection
Attingham’s Deer Park was created in 1798 as part of Thomas, 2nd Lord Berwick’s grand improvements to the mansion and grounds and the deer have had a special place at the heart of Attingham ever since. Following on from Thomas, the deer herd are now carefully managed by the National Trust.
History
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The history of Attingham
From ancient landscapes to mansion restoration, discover the rich history of the Attingham Estate.
Our work
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Our work indoors at Attingham Park
Discover the ground-breaking conservation work breathing new life into the historic house at Attingham Park.
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Our work outdoors at Attingham Park
Discover how 4,000 acres of estate is being restored and maintained at Attingham Park.
Project
Project
Nature recovery on the Attingham Estate
Discover more about our plans for nature recovery on the Attingham Estate; our partners, projects, planting and ways we're helping nature.
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Opening up the Attingham Estate
Attingham is full of life and locally-loved, with over 97 per cent of visitors within a 60 minute drive time of the estate, and many of those visiting regularly throughout the year.
Art and collections
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Attingham's collection
Explore the magnificent collection at Attingham and its wide range of historic items, conjuring up the impression of a great house of the past, like ghosts inhabiting the mansion’s grand interiors.
Support us
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Volunteering opportunities at Attingham
Join the volunteers doing vital work at Attingham Park to maintain the mansion, parkland and gardens.