National Trust: Attingham Park

What a lovely day out no matter what your age, with beautiful grounds and a fantastic building to look around this is defiantly a place to visit. Not sure about the cost of visiting for non NT members so can’t quote the prices but I did notice that they have a zero omissions policy so if you hop on your bike and go its completely free!

This is one of the best NT properties to enjoy with a young family. The house is open most afternoons and is undergoing extensive restoration, however, it is for the grounds and park that we come.
The parkland is extensive and there’s a good mixture of woodland and open parkland to explore. Waymarked paths keep you on track. There is a deer park.
The walled garden is currently being reconstructed but is already looking great.
There is a children’s play park which is wheelchair friendly too. It’s themed around farming which adds to the interest. Suited to children from toddlers though to about 8.
The park is currently the site of a modern art installation exhibition with some interesting creations dotted around the site.
Toilet facilities are clean and the café offers basic but good food in a mansion house setting (you eat within the building). A basic children’s menu is available which is smaller portions of adult meals (save for a picnic box).
There is a second hand book shop and seasonal sales of plants.
Recommended for a good family day out.

I had such a lovely day here last october with my hubby and new baby. The weather was just nice for the time of year. We had a tour of the house, a lovely lunch in the tea rooms and walked round acres of land there. I have good memories of the day there and would reccomend it to anyone. Excellent day out and close to other NT properties too but we spent all day at attingham so didnt have time for more.

Attingham Park has got to be one of my favourite National Trust properties, it has the perfect mix of a beautiful house & wonderful grounds.
The inside of the property is in the process of being restored, but the areas that are open are still a delight to look round with some wonderful collections, great interactive & involving areas for children & helpful staff. It’s also far preferable to some of the other local NT properties as the inside of the house is not subject to tours, visitors are free to look around as they wish & at their pace.
The grounds are very well maintained, the deer park & woodland walks are always great fun & a real delight for younger children to explore.