Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill
One of the first and finest examples of John Nash's Italianate villa designs
near Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6JP
Book a visit![View towards the front of Cronkhill Villa on the Attingham Estate, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park-estate-cronkhill/library/view-of-cronkhill-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=676&crop=16:9&dpr=2 2x)
Opening times for 15 August 2024
Asset Opening time House Closed Garden Closed Book a visitCronkhill is open on selected days through the year, and by pre booked timed visits.
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Toilet
Car park
Incline from car park to entrance gate, gravel paths, ground partly accessible, grass, slopes, uneven terrain, ground floor level access.
Steps/uneven terrain
By road
From Attingham Park take road to Cross Houses; Cronkhill is on the right
By bicycle
Highlights
Villa
Italianate villa on the Attingham Estate, built around 1802 and designed by architect John Nash. Privately tenanted with limited opening.
Places to stay
![The exterior of Attingham West Lodge, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/holidays/library/shropshire-staffordshire/attingham-west-lodge/attingham-west-lodge-shrewsbury-exterior-1.jpg?auto=webp&width=505&crop=16:9&dpr=2 2x)
Attingham West Lodge
A neo-classical lodge at the grand entrance to Attingham Park
![The exterior of Threshing and Smethcote Barns, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/holidays/library/shropshire-staffordshire/threshing-barn/threshing-barn-shrewsbury-exterior.jpg?auto=webp&width=505&crop=16:9&dpr=2 2x)
Threshing Barn
A converted brick and timber barn on the Attingham Park Estate
Upcoming events
Cronkhill Open Days 2024
Cronkhill is an unexpected vision of Italy in the Shropshire countryside. Take a look around on one of the eight open days a year. All visits must be pre-booked and National Trust members must produce their cards on arrival.
About Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill
Cronkhill is a delightful Italianate villa designed by the renowned Regency architect John Nash between 1802 and 1805.
It stands proudly on a hillside with stunning views across the Attingham Estate.
It is a tenanted property, which is only open to the public on selected days each year. Don't miss your chance to discover this striking house, stroll around the gardens and enjoy one of Shropshire’s hidden gems.
History
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The history of Cronkhill on the Attingham Estate
Discover the history of Cronkhill on the Attingham Estate. From a generous gesture for a friend to a family bolt hole, take a look at the changing purpose of this Italianate Villa.