Christmas at Attingham Park

A family walks through a festively room at Attingham Park in Shropshire during Christmas. The scene features twinkling fairy lights strung across trees, historic architecture illuminated in warm tones, and children pointing excitedly at seasonal displays, evoking a joyful holiday atmosphere. — Family Enjoying Christmas Decorations, Attingham, Shropshire | © National Trust/ Rebecca May Photography

Looking for the perfect festive day out? It has to be Attingham for Christmas.

From Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, discover the magic of Attingham for Christmas, when the Regency Mansion and surrounding parkland are transformed into a spectacular festive wonderland in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.

Experience more than 50 beautifully decorated Christmas trees throughout the Mansion and grounds, each helping to bring the spirit of Attingham for Christmas to life. Make a full day of your visit by booking a timed slot to explore the Mansion, then head outdoors on our family Christmas trail, packed with festive fun for the young and the young at heart.

No visit to Attingham for Christmas would be complete without a seasonal treat. Warm up with a festive drink or delicious bite to eat in the Mansion Café or Stables Kitchen, then browse for Christmas gifts in the Stables Shop or uncover a hidden treasure in the Grooms Bookshop.

Come and make memories at Attingham for Christmas.

Gold lettering reading “Attingham for Christmas” on a deep purple background. A decorative gift tag featuring an illustration of Attingham Park hangs from the first letter, and a small sparkling star detail appears above the text. — Christmas at Attingham Park 2026 | © National Trust

Christmas at Attingham Park

Saturday 29 November - Sunday 3 January

Attingham for Christmas

Step into Attingham for Christmas and discover festive decorations inspired by Italy and Teresa, Lady Berwick.
Thomas, 8th Lord Berwick and his wife Teresa shared a love of decorative arts, music, and travel. Raised in Venice, Teresa brought with her a passion for the beauty, colour and traditions of Italy, which helped shape life at Attingham.
As you explore the Mansion's Ground Floor and Basement, you'll encounter elegant Christmas trees, sparkling decorations and festive displays inspired by Italy's landscapes, culture and craftsmanship. Discover stories of Teresa's Italian heritage woven into the festive season, creating a blend of Italian style and a traditional Shropshire Christmas.
Escape into Attingham for Christmas and experience a magical festive transformation inspired by Italy and Teresa, Lady Berwick.

Tickets & Visiting

Open Saturday 28 November - Sunday 3 January (closed Christmas Day).
Entry is by pre-booked timed slots. Once inside, explore at your own pace.
Tickets will be released in stages from Thursday 19 November 2026.
Free for National Trust members (booking required). Non-members pay at time of booking.

Four visitors stand beside a large illuminated Christmas tree in Attingham Park's Picture Gallery. The tree is decorated with sparkling ornaments and topped with a star, surrounded by red walls, grand columns and framed paintings, including a large family portrait hanging behind the tree. — Visitors enjoying Christmas decorations in the Picture Gallery, Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust/ Rebecca May Photography

Booking tickets for the Mansion

Attingham's Mansion is opening its doors this festive season for visitors with pre-booked tickets.

The Mansion will be open from Saturday 29 November - Sunday 3 January, with the exception of Christmas Day, when it will be closed. Entry is managed through pre-booked timed slots, giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace once inside.

Tickets will be released in stages starting Thursday 19 November 2026. National Trust members can visit for free, but booking is still required. Non-members will need to pay at the time of booking.

Bookings can be made up until 8.00am on the day of your visit. Any remaining tickets will be available for walk-up visitors and can be purchased at Visitor Reception upon arrival.

Mansion tickets include parking, so there is no need to book a separate outdoor-only ticket.

Pre-Booking for Grounds Visits: Weekends and School Holidays

In previous years, Attingham has often relied on the grass overflow car park during the busy Christmas period. However, wetter winters associated with climate change mean that this is no longer a reliable option. Based on weather patterns in recent years, we do not expect to be able to open the overflow car park this winter.

To help ensure everyone can enjoy their visit and to reduce the risk of visitors being turned away, we are extending our pre-booking system to include Grounds Only visits during the busiest periods in December.

Grounds Only visits after 9.30am will require pre-booking on the following dates:

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026
Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027

This temporary measure will help us manage visitor numbers and reduce congestion and queues.

Booked Christmas in the Mansion? You're all set. Your Christmas in the Mansion ticket includes access to the grounds.

How to book Grounds Only tickets:

Book online from Thursday 19 November 2026 or call 0344 249 1895
Tickets are per car, not per visitor.

From Monday 4 January 2027, we will return to our usual approach, with parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: tickets are issued per vehicle, not per person. One booking covers all passengers arriving in the same vehicle.

Visiting at Christmas - FAQs

If you're planning to visit for a walk in the grounds on one of our pre-booking dates and arriving after 9.30am, you'll need to book a Grounds Only ticket in advance. These tickets are issued per vehicle rather than per person, so one booking covers everyone travelling in the same car.

If you're visiting outside of the pre-booking dates, or arriving before 9.30am, you won't need to pre-book and can visit as usual.
Tickets to visit the Mansion are to be released in stages:

To visit the Mansion Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 19 November.

To visit the Mansion Monday 7 December to Sunday 13 December. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 26 November.

To visit the Mansion Monday 14 December to Sunday 20 December. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 3 December.

To visit the Mansion Monday 21 December to Sunday 3 January 2027. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 10 December.

Tickets are available to book until 8am on the day of the booking.

Any remaining Mansion tickets will be available for walk-ups and can be booked at Visitor Reception on arrival. 
Yes, during the Christmas period you’ll need to pre-book if you’re visiting the grounds only.

In previous years, Attingham has often relied on the grass overflow car park during the busy Christmas period. However, wetter winters associated with climate change mean that this is no longer a reliable option. Based on weather patterns in recent years, we do not expect to be able to open the overflow car park this winter.

To help ensure everyone can enjoy their visit and to reduce the risk of visitors being turned away, we are extending our pre-booking system to include Grounds Only visits during the busiest periods in December.

Grounds Only visits after 9.30am will require pre-booking on the following dates:

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026

Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027

This temporary measure will help us manage visitor numbers and reduce congestion and queues.

Booked Christmas in the Mansion? You're all set. Your Christmas in the Mansion ticket includes access to the grounds.

How to book Grounds Only tickets:

Book online from Thursday 19 November 2026 or call 0344 249 1895

Tickets are per car, not per visitor.

From Monday 4 January 2027, we will return to our usual approach, with parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: tickets are issued per vehicle, not per person. One booking covers all passengers arriving in the same vehicle.
No, we are no longer running public deer feeding events.

As part of our careful management of the herd, we are making conscious efforts to reduce the need for additional feeding of the deer over the winter months. This helps us to look after our deer herd (who are naturally shy residents at Attingham) as well as maintaining the condition of the grass in the Parkland to allow them to graze all year round.

Click here to find out more about our work managing Attingham's deer herd.