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

This Christmas, step into a world of festive wonder as Attingham Park brings you 'A Very Attingham Christmas'!

Christmas for 2025 is now finished.

Check back in Summer 2026 to find out about Christmas 2026.

Christmas at Attingham Park

Saturday 29 November - Thursday 1 January

A Very Attingham Christmas

On the Mansion’s Ground Floor, journey through decorated rooms that showcase some of Attingham’s most memorable Christmas traditions from years gone by. With greenery, the sparkle of fairy lights, and baubles galore, discover how the season was marked in style.

In the Basement, step behind the scenes to see the servants getting ready for the family Christmas. With kitchens bustling, tables laid, and preparations in full swing, glimpse the excitement, work, and anticipation that shaped Christmas below stairs.

Tickets & Visiting

Open Saturday 29 November - Thursday 1 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 13 November 2025.
Free for National Trust members (booking required). Non-members pay at time of booking.

A warmly lit room with a large, decorated Christmas tree in the center, surrounded by vintage suitcases and boxes. A child in light-colored pajamas sits on the floor facing the tree, while an adult in a winter hat and coat crouches beside them. Wooden doors on either side are framed with festive garlands — Family Enjoying Christmas Decorations, Attingham, Shropshire | © National Trust/ Rebecca May Photography

This December, Attingham Park invites you to step into a world of festive stories, sparkling decorations, and seasonal fun. Inside the Georgian Mansion, Christmas traditions from across the centuries unfold. Outdoors, the Walled Garden cats lead a playful search for Father Christmas’s missing reindeer with a family-friendly festive trail. And new for this year, on selected dates, live music drifts through the parkland from Attingham's Christmas bandstand, adding an extra layer of magic to your visit.

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 to Thursday 1 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 13 November 2025. 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.

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Temporary Pre-Booking for Grounds Visits: 20 December - 1 January

Over the years at Christmas, Attingham has often relied on the grass overflow car park. Wet winters linked to climate change now make that difficult. The long-range forecast shows more rain ahead, so we do not expect to open the overflow again this season.

To make sure everyone can enjoy their visit smoothly and avoid turning anyone away, we’re trialling an extension of the pre-booking system to include Grounds Only visits. Grounds Only visits after 9.30am will require pre-booking from Saturday 20 December to Thursday 1 January.

This temporary change helps us manage visitor numbers and avoid queues. As General Manager Mark Agnew explains:
“You come to Attingham to relax, not to queue for parking. By asking Grounds Only visitors to book, we can keep your experience running smoothly.”

Already booked Christmas in the Mansion? You’re all set - your ticket includes grounds access.

How to book Grounds Only tickets:

Book online or call 0344 249 1895

From 2 January, we’ll return to our usual free-flow approach with parking on a first-come, first-served basis.

Book Grounds Only tickets

Visiting at Christmas - FAQs

Tickets to visit the Mansion are to be released in stages:

To visit the Mansion Saturday 29 November to Sunday 7 December. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 13 November.

To visit the Mansion Monday 8 December to Sunday 14 December. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 27 November.

To visit the Mansion Monday 15 December to Sunday 21 December. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 4 December.

To visit the Mansion Monday 22 December to Thursday1 January 2026. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 11 December.

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

Any remaining 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. From 20 December to 1 January, all Grounds Only visits after 9.30am require a booking. This temporary measure helps us manage parking and avoid queues, as the overflow car park won’t be available due to wet weather.

If you’ve already booked to see Christmas in the Mansion, you’re covered - your ticket includes grounds access.

How to book Grounds Only tickets:

20–28 December: Available from 11 December

29 December–1 January: Available from 18 December
Book online or call 0344 249 1895.

From 2 January, we’ll return to our usual free-flow approach with parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.