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A family day out at Attingham Park

Person in orange beanie and striped shirt sitting on a large fallen tree in a leafless forest under a clear blue sky.
Girl climbs on a dead tree at Attingham Park | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

There's plenty for families to do at Attingham Park, including seasonal trails, adventuring in the Field of Play and woodland walks. Find out what's on and plan your visit.

Planning your family visit

  • Baby changing: Stables Courtyard and Field of Play.

  • Pushchairs: Welcome in the parkland and gardens. Please leave them outside the Mansion, hip carriers are free to borrow.

  • Access: Step-free routes in gardens, ramped Mansion access. See more in Accessibility at Attingham Park.

  • Breastfeeding: You’re welcome to breastfeed anywhere at Attingham. A quiet space is available in the Stables Courtyard if you’d prefer.

  • Sunny days: Bring hats, sun cream and a water bottle. You’ll find a bottle refill station in the Field of Play.

  • Rainy days: Head into the mansion or enjoy puddle jumping and woodland walks. Don't forget your waterproofs.

  • Balance bikes: Children under five on scooters, balance bikes or bikes with stabilisers are allowed under close supervision. 

Spring 2026 Highlights

Saturday 7 February - Sunday 22 February

Spud the Otter’s Spring Spotter | Outdoor Family Spotter Trail

Discover Attingham with Spud and his search for Spring around the estate!

Head out on an adventure with your spotter sheet in hand this Spring and see what sights and sounds you can tick off around Attingham. Once complete, remember to collect your Spud sticker before leaving!

£1 per Trail Sheet| No Booking Required | Normal Admission Applies | Available While Stocks Last

Illustrated poster featuring a cartoon otter named Spud wearing a detective-style hat and holding a magnifying glass. A pink butterfly hovers above. Text on the poster reads: ‘Spud the otter’s spring spotter’ and ‘This February, help Spud find Spring at Attingham’. The background shows soft pastel illustrations of spring plants and flowers
Spud the Otter's Spring Spotter | February Trail 2026 | © National Trust
Two visitors exploring the picture gallery at Attingham Park, Shropshire, one is in a wheelchair
Visitors exploring the picture gallery at Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Things to do in the Mansion in 2026

Step inside the mansion and you’ll find plenty to keep your family busy. Track Lord Berwick's missing herd of Hereford cattle around the Mansion. As you wander, chat to the room guides for tales of secret doors and curious inventions, take a breather in the Library, and see what hidden animals or quirky details you can spot. Play detective with Who Would Live Here? and turn every room into a clue hunt. There’s plenty to explore, play and discover together.

A child in a winter coat and hat, who is using a wheelchair, looks at a winter activity trail in the parkland at Attingham
Visitors on a winter trail at Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Explore the Grounds

Get outdoors and tick off some of the National Trust’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ while you explore Attingham. From spotting deer and hunting for bugs to playing pooh sticks and making wild art, there’s plenty here to keep every age busy and happy in the fresh air.

Cattle in the parkland near the Mansion

Discover more at Attingham

Find out when Attingham Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

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