A Grade I listed building, managed and owned by National Trust, Attingham Park and the country house itself is manned by exceptionally friendly National Trust volunteers and staff. They are always on hand to share their enthusiasm and knowledge whether it is about the history of the estate, re-enacting the kitchen works or just simply managing the upkeep of the vast grounds.

Things to see at Attingham Park

A visit to the Attingham Park can be a fantastic whole day out for the family, a curious visitor or a couple looking for a romantic day out exploring the beautiful gardens, woodlands and luxury 18^th century halls.
The beautiful walled gardens are a remarkable beacon of self-sufficiency with 18^th century storage facilities such as frost free root vegetable storage cellars and original boilers for heating the green houses. The apple orchard and gardens still yield their own produce which can be bought seasonally from the onsite shop.

Attingham Hall at Attingham Park country house

The hall itself is worth taking at least 2/3 hours for exploration which can take you back in time with a grand display of luxurious reception rooms, dining halls and picture galleries. Beautiful staircases and landings are among the top eye catching features of the hall.

Loop walk at Attingham Park

The Mile Walk, as the name suggests, is approximately a mile long easy/moderate walk partly along the River Tern with views looking across the grounds, starting from walled gardens leading up to the grand mansion.

Dining room at Attingham Park

The dining room which has been set up in a stunning display that re-enacts the 18^th century style of fine dining. The room is currently setup as a diplomatic banquet for William, 3^rd Lord Berwick and is currently one of the most elaborate/complete room of the Attingham Park display project. The evening entertaining setup also helps minimise light damage.

Dinner was a well-orchestrated event at Attingham Park and the elaborate table settings were a display of ultimate luxury. The table comprises of the highest quality ormolu table pieces (a gold-coloured alloy of copper, zinc, and tin used in decoration and making ornaments), silver table wear by Paul Storr (Paul Storr was an English goldsmith and silversmith working in the Neoclassical style during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries) and Dagoty porcelain (A hard paste porcelain factory in the rue de Chevreuse, Paris leased by brothers Pierre-Louis (1771-1840) and Etienne-Jean-Baptiste Dagoty (1772-1800). The factory at some point supplied porcelain for Versailles. The products were of very high quality with painting in colours, attractive ground colours and extravagant gilding.) all at the height of fashion and all extremely expensive. 

Percussion rifle made by Samuel Ebrall of Shrewsbury c. 1860 displayed at Attingham Park

The room was originally designed to be seen and used in the evening coming alive in candlelight with the flickering glows reflecting from the gleaming surfaces. An army of servants would look after the diners as serving food would have been a challenge due the location of the room within the house itself.

The splendid rifle on display is made of steel, walnut and horn. The rifling used on this gun was patented by Richard, 5^th Lord Berwick in 1840 and was used by British Army in the nineteenth century. Richard also advised Her Majesty’s Government and was known to be a superb shot.

Lock
The lock of the rifle is a percussion lock with broader line engraving and signed Saml. Ebrall maker, Shrewsbury. It is retained to the stock by 2 sidenails.
Stock
The stock is walnut full-stock with chequered wrist and fore-stock. There is a fitting for auxiliary aperture sight behind the barrel tang.
Barrel
It is a round rifled barrel with flat top with the following stamp at the breech, RIFLED BY LORD BERWICK.

Servants quarter at Attingham Park

Servants dining room and residential quarters were generally a modest affair. Some interesting rules can be found on display which includes the following:
– Strict cleanliness, decency of demeanor, respectful conduct and obedient to the upper servants is ordered
– The time of rising for servants will be between 5 and 6 in Summer and 6 and 7 in the winter
– The hours for meals will be: breakfast 8 am, dinner 1 pm, tea 5 pm, supper 9 pm
– No spitting or cussing at any time
– All servants are expected to attend divine service in the church at least once every Sunday
by Lord Berwick

Kitchen at Attingham Park

There would usually be a French or French trained chef in the kitchen who would be hired directly by Lord Berwick. The chef will be mainly preparing family meals and controlled the finances of the kitchen and its environs. The daily menu will be usually setup by consulting with Lady or Lord Berwick.

How to get to Attingham Park

Getting to Attingham park by car:

Full address for Attingham Park is –
Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TP
Attingham Park postcode for satnav/gps – SY4 4TP

Attingham car park GPS co-ordinates – 52.68599, -2.67141

Accessed from the B4380, 4 miles south-east of Shrewsbury
Parking is free, 25 yards approximately from the visitor reception

Getting to Attingham Park by train:

Nearest station is Shrewsbury which is 5 miles away

Map of Attingham Park

Attingham Park Entrance Fees (whole property)

Effective from 1st February 2020
Adult: £13.45
Child: £6.70
Family: £33.60
Group Adult: £12.60

For most up to date opening times and prices, please visit National Trust website for Attingham Park at:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park/whats-on

Attingham Park Image Gallery

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