Christmas and New Year at Attingham Park

Man and boy crouched looking at a Christmas tree in the Entrance Hall at Attingham Park, Shropshire — Christmas in the Mansion at Attingham Park | © National Trust/ Rebecca May Photography

This Christmas, step into a world of festive wonder as Attingham Park brings stories, myths, and legends to life!

Overflow car park closed

Please be aware that due to recent wet weather the grass overflow car park is closed. Please consider car sharing where possible. Attingham tends to be at its busiest between 11am - 2.30pm during weekends and school holidays. For a quieter visit explore Attingham in the week or outside of these times.

Explore the beautifully decorated Georgian Mansion, where over twenty rooms are home to dazzling Christmas trees inspired by ancient myths—from the gods of Greek and Roman legend to the timeless tales of Attingham’s own past.

Outside, the adventure continues with a family-friendly trail through the wintery Mile Walk and Walled Garden. Help Noel the Dragon solve the mystery of which mischievous mythical character has stolen his treasure. Along the way, you’ll discover magical Christmas trees inspired by legends from near and far, hidden around every corner.

For the first time ever, experience Attingham at Dusk on selected Saturdays. As the evening settles in, wrap up warm and follow the Mile Walk, lined with magically lit Christmas trees twinkling in the night.

Christmas at Attingham Park

Saturday 30 November - Wednesday 1 January

Stories, Myths and Legends of Attingham

This December explore the beautifully decorated Georgian Mansion, where over twenty rooms are adorned with glittering Christmas trees inspired by stories, myths, and legends. From the mighty gods of Greek and Roman mythology to the timeless stories woven through Attingham’s past, each room tells its own unique festive tale. The magical atmosphere brings history to life, creating an unforgettable Christmas experience.

You can visit from Saturday, 30 November to Wednesday, 1 January (excluding Christmas Day) for pre-bookable festive visits.

Mansion tickets will be available to book from noon on Thursday, 14 November 2024, via the website (tickets released in stages).

Christmas tree on display in the Sultana Room in the Mansion | © National Trust / Lucy Rebecca

Booking tickets for the Mansion

Tickets to visit the Mansion are to be released in stages:

To visit the Mansion Saturday 30 November to Sunday 8 December.

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 14 November, noon.

To visit the Mansion Monday 9 December to Sunday 15 December.

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 28 November, noon.

To visit the Mansion Monday 16 December to Sunday 22 December.

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 5 December, noon.

To visit the Mansion Monday 23 December to Wednesday 1 January 2025.

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 12 December, noon.

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Booking tickets for Attingham at Dusk

Only pre-booked Attingham at Dusk ticket holders will be able to access the site from 4.30pm.

Tickets will be available to book via the website in stages:

7 December will be available to book from noon, 22 November. SOLD OUT
14 December will be available to book from noon, 28 November.
21 December will be available to book from noon, 5 December.

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Visiting at Christmas - FAQs

Christmas at Attingham is special time of year and is enjoyed by many thousands of people.

We are able to welcome pre-booked group visits on the following dates:  

Monday 2 – Friday 6 December

Monday 9 – Friday 13 December

Monday 16 – Friday 20 December

Groups bookings are for at least 15 people and a maximum of 50, including National Trust members and non-members. 

Making a booking

Please email attingham@nationaltrust.org.uk  to check availability.  We will issue a digital booking form for completion and once returned, will email you to either confirm your booking or discuss your booking further.

When visiting the Mansion, your party will be asked to split into smaller groups of 10 people with staggered arrival times.

The last date for booking a group visit is Friday 13 December 2024.
Tickets to visit the Mansion are to be released in stages:

To visit the Mansion Saturday 30 November to Sunday 8 December. 

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 14 November.

To visit the Mansion Monday 9 December to Sunday 15 December. 

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 28 November.

To visit the Mansion Monday 16 December to Sunday 22 December. 

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 5 December.

To visit the Mansion Monday 23 December to Wednesday 1 January 2025. 

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 12 December.

Tickets are available to book until 8am on the day of the booking.

Any remaining tickets will be available for walk-ups and can be booked at Visitor Reception on arrival. 
No, visitors to the grounds do not need to book. Please be aware that due to recent wet weather the grass overflow car park is currently closed due to flooding and ground saturation. At peak times over the Christmas season we may have to prioritise parking for visitors who have pre-bookings. We continue to monitor the ground conditions daily. Please consider car sharing where possible. Attingham tends to be at its busiest between 11am - 2.30pm during weekends and school holidays. For a quieter visit explore Attingham in the week or outside of these times.
No, we are no longer running public deer feeding events.

As part of our careful management of the herd, we are making conscious efforts to reduce the need for additional feeding of the deer over the winter months. This helps us to look after our deer herd (who are naturally shy residents at Attingham) as well as maintaining the condition of the grass in the parkland to allow them to graze all year round.

Click here to find out more about our work managing Attingham's deer herd.
Tickets will be available to book via the website in stages:

7 December will be available to book from noon, 22 November.

14 December will be available to book from noon, 28 November.

21 December will be available to book from noon, 1 December.

The Stables Shop and Secondhand Bookshop will be open until 6pm for Attingham at Dusk. Takeaway festive drinks and treats will be available until 6pm.