Behind Closed Doors | First Floor Tour
New for 2026: Join us for an exclusive glimpse into the life and times of Teresa, Lady Berwick, and discover one of Attingham’s Italian Connections.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Join us for a new tour of Attingham’s east-wing apartment, telling the story of the life and times of Teresa, Lady Berwick (1890-1972). This exclusive tour takes you inside the first and second-floor apartment, which was home to Teresa from the late 1940s.
Discover more about Lady Teresa's early life growing up in an artistic household in Venice, Italy, and her life at Attingham. This is a rare opportunity to see items from the collection connected to Teresa that have not previously been on display.
The tour takes place against the backdrop of a selection of rooms featuring restored period furniture belonging to a later resident.
Tours last 45 minutes | Tours cost £6 per person | Booking Advised
Please note access to the apartment is via stairs only, including a spiral staircase.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
These tours are not suitable for children under 14.
- Meeting point
The Mansion is a 10-15 minute walk from Visitor Reception. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before. The tour will begin in the Picture Gallery in the Mansion.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress warmly, as the rooms may be cold in chilly weather. To protect the historic interiors, avoid wearing stilettos.
- Accessibility
• Access: Visitors must be able to climb a spiral staircase. • Facilities: The nearest toilets are located in the West Pavilion of the Mansion. • Dogs: Assistance dogs only on the tour and inside the Mansion.
- Other
Booking Information: • Booking is advised. • Pre-book online (online bookings close at 8am on the day of the tour). • Spare tickets may be available at Visitor Reception on the day. Good to know before you book: • Age restriction: Tours are not suitable for children under 14. • Photography & filming: Not permitted during the tour. • Access: Visitors must be able to climb a spiral staircase. • Admission: Standard House and Grounds admission charges apply for non-members. Payable at Visitor Reception on arrival. • Tour capacity & times: Each tour has 8 spaces and starts at 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm. • Arrival time: The Mansion is a 10-15 minute walk or buggy ride from Visitor Reception. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before booking. Your ticket also includes House and Grounds admission to Attingham Park, and you can arrive at any time during our opening hours. Check Opening Times on our website. • Dogs: Assistance dogs only on the tour and inside the Mansion. • Meeting Point: The tour will begin in the Picture Gallery in the Mansion (ask a member of the team for directions).
Upcoming events
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