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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. 

Autumn 2026 Highlights

Saturday 18 April - Sunday 27 September

Shrewsbury Canoe Hire

Book online or turn up on the day to take out a blue Canadian canoe for an hour and make your visit memorable with this wonderful canoeing trip! These mini canoe adventures are suitable for everyone, whether it's your first time in a canoe or if the last time you were in one was 20 years ago. With full safety instructions provided before you get in the boat, everyone will have a great time, whatever the weather.

 

Find out more

Visitors canoeing at Attingham Park, Shropshire
Visitors canoeing at Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra
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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