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A family day out at Attingham Park

Children in the garden at Attingham Park, Shropshire
Family visitors enjoying an autumnal walk | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

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 facilities at Stables Courtyard and the Brewhouse.
  • Please follow signage and guidance when playing in the Field of Play.
  • Children under five on scooters, balance bikes or bikes with stabilisers are allowed under close supervision. 
  • Sometimes, depending on weather conditions, the Field of Play may get muddy so don't forget your wellies and warm clothes.

Escape into Autumn as a family

Saturday 19 October - Sunday 3 November 2024

Spooky Secrets

Have you got what it takes to solve the mystery of Herbert the Gardener’s strange disappearance?

This October, embark on a family adventure and uncover the spooky secrets hidden around the Mile Walk at Attingham Park. Follow the clues, piece together the puzzle, and discover if there’s more to Herbert’s disappearance than meets the eye…

Available daily from 19 October to 3 November 2024 at Visitor Reception
Perfect for families with children aged 5+, trails cost £2 and include a sticker sheet prize. 
Fun, family-friendly, and slightly spooky!

Are you brave enough to investigate? 

 

A family are solving clues and cracking codes, they are consulting their trail sheet next to station number 4.
Visitors solving a October family trail | © James Dobson

Natural play 

As you head around the park you'll find lots of natural play to keep little (and not so little) ones entertained. From fallen tree trunks to muddy paths and logs over the stream at the top of the Mile Walk there are various spots to be found. Children must be supervised at all times.

Sensory bags

We have three sensory bags and ear defenders available for loan during a visit and these can be signed out/in at Visitor Reception. The items in the bags were suggested by a group of young people from Autism West Midlands. 

We hope they can help visitors with autism, sensory processing disorder, or those who think they would benefit from them, during a visit to Attingham. 

Wildlife at Attingham

As you explore Attingham on your visit, you'll be able to spot some of our most popular animals at Attingham.

The fallow deer in the park, descended from the original herd brought to Attingham in the late 1700s.

In the woodland listen out for bird calls, and we'd be very surprised if you don't bump into a friendly robin or two around the park! 

Attingham Park is home to a wide range of wildlife, don't miss the Deer Park, the Walled Garden and beautiful woodland walks.

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.

Plan your visit

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