Attingham Park

Attingham park is owned by the national trust and is a favorite to visit by family’s and walkers alike. There is lots to do and see around the park including the resident herd of deer.

History of Attingham Park

It consists of an 18th century estate and a grade 1 listed building.   The original building was built between 1772 and 1785 for Noel Hill, 1st baron Berwick. The Attingham estate is more than just  its Mansion.  There is the Walled Garden, Pleasure Grounds and Deer Park which makes up around 200 acres (80 hectares).  The whole estate is around 4,000 acres (1600 hectares) in size.  Some of buildings and structures on the estate are also grade 2 listed.  These include the stables, tern lodge, the bridges that span the river tern and the retaining walls of the estate.

Attingham Park during the war

World War One

World War One saw the estate let to Dutch-American Van Bergen family who encouraged the establishment of a hospital for wounded soldiers. It was opened in 1914 and had room for 60 beds and an operating theatre. 

World War Two

During ww2 attingham park was the site of a RAF fighter station.  In 1942 it went on to become a USAAF site for an American fighter pilot training centre.  This site closed in the autumn of 1946.   There is still to this day evidence of Atcham Airfield, ruins of barrack huts, officers’ quarters and latrines. And maybe the odd small bits of brickwork or maybe ruins of buildings

How to get there

Attingham park is located in the village of Atcham, a few miles from the town of Shrewsbury.  Along the B4380

Walks at Attingham park

The mile walk- 1 mile (30 mins)

Suitable for wheelchairs and most PMVs(personal mobility vehicle)

Deer park walk  2 miles (1 hour)

including adjoining Mile Walk path. Suitable for PMVs with extra stability features.  

Woodland walk 3 miles (1 hour 30 mins)

including adjoining Deer Park and Mile Walk paths. Suitable for hired Trampers only

Ww2 walk  – 4 miles (2 hours)

including adjoining Woodland, Deer Park and Mile Walk paths. Not suitable for PMVs

Areas around Attingham Park

Mansion

The building was designed by George Steuart. It is open to the public, rooms can be viewed and walked through following the guides. Inside you will also find a large collection of fine art. The interior is that of french inspired design and divided into two halves, one for lord Berwick and the for Lady Berwick.
Walled garden

Stables and Courtyard

The stables and courtyard at attingham park have been reworked and now consist of a cafe, seating areas and a bookshop.

Archaeological discovery at Attingham

During 2017 on part of the attingham estate a team of archeologists unearthed an Anglo Saxon hall. This was an exciting discovery as only a few have been found. Items on the site that were found include Roman coins brooches and pottery also a Saxon loom weight and part of a Viking stirrup mount.