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  Attingham Park
Attingham Park is a magnificent Mansion and Park on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.
Attingham was purposely “built as an illusion” to make it seem grander and more important than it was.
As I left the rooms of Attingham Hall I reflected on the opulence of the times and felt grateful that the Trust has preserved the beauty of the designers and the families that loved the house.
www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk /visitor_guide/attingham_park_guide.shtml   (1704 words)

  
  The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News
Attingham Park was designed by George Stewart and was built in 1785 for Lord Berwick.
The park was landscaped by Humphry Repton and includes woodlands and a deer park, with between 200 and 300 head of Fallow deer (according to season).
The River Tern, which flows through the middle of the park, joins the larger River Severn near the park boundary.
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Attingham_Park   (121 words)

  
 Attingham Park | Topic Definition | Find the Meaning and Define the Answer of Attingham Park
Attingham Park is a country house in Shropshire, England, which is owned by the National Trust.
It is located near to the village of Atcham, on the B4380 Shrewsbury to Wellington road.
Attingham Park was designed by George Steuart and was built in 1785 for Lord Berwick.
www.thefreeencyclopedia.com /definition/word.aspx?w=Attingham_Park   (84 words)

  
 National Trust | Visits | Fun for kids
A visit to this 18th century park, provides the perfect opportunity to spend time spotting shy deer grazing among the trees.
Give your legs a rest by taking a trip around the park on a tractor and trailer, and then head into the house to have a go at the children's quiz.
Children can learn about the Park's past from a guide who is dressed up in period costume.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-vh/w-visits/w-visits-fun_for_kids.htm   (445 words)

  
 Attingham Park - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Attingham Park   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It stands in a 1620-ha/4000-acre estate acquired in 1953 by the National Trust under the will of the 8th Lord Berwick.
The house has a John Nash picture gallery and staircase, and the park was landscaped by Humphry Repton.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Attingham+Park   (100 words)

  
 Gardensearch Directory > Gardens to Visit, Shropshire, UK
Set in over 1000 acres of stunning parkland, the beauty and tranquillity of the 17th century house and gardens is the result of centuries of creativity, collecting, and patronage of artists and craftsmen, by generations of one family, the Bridgemans, Earls of Bradford.
It is testament to the excellence of Weston Park that it was chosen by Prime Minister Tony Blair for the 'Retreat Day' of the G8 Summit of World Leaders in 1998.
There is an extensive events programme this year, with the Model Air Show on 19 and 20 June, the Midland Game and Country Sports Fair on 18 and 19 September and musical events from opera to proms with the V Festival in August.
www.gardensearch.co.uk /gardens/central_shropshire.htm   (657 words)

  
 Attingham Park Shropshire
Attingham continued in the hands of the family until is was left to the National Trust in 1947 by the 8th Lord Berwick.
The 3,826 acres of parkland at Attingham slope down to the River Tern and are dotted with oak, beech, elm and pine.
However, in 1797 Humphry Repton produced a Red Book for Attingham and the park now remains largely as was in the late 18th century when it was landscaped on Repton's advice.
www.touruk.co.uk /houses/houses_shropshire_attingham_park.htm   (484 words)

  
 Maidenhead Camera Club: AttinghamPark
Attingham Park is a National Trust property located at Atcham, 4 miles south east of Shrewsbury in Shropshire.
The park is landscaped by Repton and is notable for its attractive walks along the River Tern and suitably lovely farmland beyond.
As I passed back through the lengthening shadows of the house to the car park I realised it was time to return to the picturesque village of Atcham and see how it looked in midsummer evening light.
www.maidenhead.cc /twiki/bin/view/Main/AttinghamPark   (539 words)

  
 Attingham Park Hotels: near Benthall Hall - 8.4m
Make a reservation near Attingham Park at one of around 27 hotels from £39.00 for International Hotel Telford (Telford - Attingham Park 9.5 miles) to £150.00 for Mercure Albrighton Hall Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury - Attingham Park 4.7 miles).
All accommodation is within 12.2 miles of Attingham Park.
Accommodation close to Attingham Park is Sleep Inn Shrewsbury at 2.1 miles, with 75 rooms from £49.00.
www.uk-hotel-accommodation.co.uk /hotels_near_attractions/Hotels_Attingham_Park.cfm   (450 words)

  
 ESU American Arts Scholarship to Attingham - For Students of Art History - Education & Young People - The ...
Since 2001 the ESU has supported an American scholar at the Attingham Summer School, a three week residential course examining the applied arts and the history of the English country house.
Interested applicants for the Scholarship, who should be American citizens and professionally or academically involved in the study of the fine, decorative and applied arts, should contact Gillian Parker or the Attingham Summer School for further information on the application process.
The scholarship is assisted by proceeds from the Attingham Lecture Series – see the Forthcoming Events section for more details.
www.esu.org /education/for_art_students/esu_american_arts_scholarship_to_attingham.asp   (127 words)

  
 Attingham Park, Attraction, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Shropshire Tourism
Attingham Park was the ancestral home of the Berwick family for over 160 years.
Costumed guides bring Attingham's colourful history to life including the story of the most corrupt election in the history of politics.
Attingham Park is located 4 miles SE of Shrewsbury in Atcham on the B4380.
www.visitshrewsbury.com /attractiondetail.cfm?EstID=1114   (558 words)

  
 Cronkhill Farmhouse (Ref : RN5) in Attingham Park Estate, Nr Shrewsbury. | Bargain Cottage Weekend Breaks at Holiday ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Attingham Park, a Regency mansion now open to the public, lies ¾mile away.
Built by the first Lord Berwick in 1782, and set within a deer park designed by Humphry Repton, there is extensive walking to be enjoyed.
Nearby are two ruined abbeys and the remains of the ancient Roman city of `Wroxeter', all of which are open to the public.
www.cottage-choice.co.uk /cottages-Cronkhill-Farmhouse-RN5.shtml   (546 words)

  
 Attingham Park, Shropshire: History - Historic Houses
Attingham Park is a fine mansion, built in 1785, and located in beautiful grounds landscaped by Repton.
Attingham was designed by George Steuart for the 1st Lord Berwick and has superb regency interiors and a picture gallery by John Nash.
The River Tern runs through the grounds of Attingham Park, which enjoy views to the Long Mynd and are popular for leisure walks.
www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /Attractions/History/Historic_Houses/Attingham_Park.cfm   (188 words)

  
 The Attingham Trust   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Its founders were Helen Lowenthal, of the Education Department of the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Sir George Trevelyan, a pioneer of adult education and Warden of Attingham Park.
Founded in 1952 as The Attingham Summer School Trust and named after the great Neoclassical house in Shropshire in which The Summer School was first held, the Attingham Trust has built and sustained an international reputation for academic excellence.
The Attingham Society was founded in 1985 for all alumni from Britain and continental Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa.
www.attinghamtrust.org /pages/trust.html   (663 words)

  
 Attingham Park, Shropshire
Attingham Park in Shropshire is a house I visited but was unable to take any photos due to the most horrendously bad weather.
Not withstanding the lousy weather the afternoon spent at Attingham Park was not wasted as there is a lot to see in the property itself.
Finally there are extensive grounds to visit but, as indicated above, I had the worst weather on the day I visited and thus had to give the grounds a miss.
louisabrown.net /Attingham.htm   (357 words)

  
 Attingham Park - a Gardens Guide review
: Attingham Park, Attingham, nr Shrewsbury, SY4 4TP Shropshire, England
Deer park and grounds open all year dawn to dusk.
See Attingham Park Website for days and times.
www.gardenvisit.com /g/att2.htm   (101 words)

  
 Attingham Park garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Gardens
The Park is mainly shrubs and large trees with a grove of Lebanon cedars.
Attractive walks along the River Tern are particularly colourful in spring when the daffodils are out followed by rhododendrons and azaleas.
Take a walk through the deer park with its fine views of the landscape and house or visit the restored 18th century orangery.
www.britainsfinest.co.uk /gardens/gardens.cfm/searchazref/81001280ATTA   (165 words)

  
 National Trust | Attingham Park
Elegant 18th-century mansion with Regency interiors and deer park
Deer park and grounds (standard): £3.63, child £1.81, family £9.09.
Join the National Trust and see hundreds more houses and gardens for free.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-attinghampark   (106 words)

  
 VisitBritain : Product Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A lively and engaging visitCostumed guides bring Attingham's colourful history to life including the story of the most corrupt election in the history of politics.
Experience life above and below stairsThe house offers a fascinating insight in to life above and below stairs and visitors are fascinated by the kitchens, tenants parlour and servants hall.
CronkhillCronkhill, on the Attingham Estate now also opens its doors to visitors six times a year.
www.visitbritain.com /VB3-ru-RU/productsearch/productdetail.aspx?productID=126571&icID=2&backUrl=/VB3-ru-RU/destinationguides/england/Heart_of_England/Destinations/shropshire.aspx   (418 words)

  
 Attingham Park, Shropshire   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Attingham Park in Shropshire is a house I visited but was unable to take any photos due to the most horrendously bad weather.
Not withstanding the lousy weather the afternoon spent at Attingham Park was not wasted as there is a lot to see in the property itself.
The property is now one of many National Trust properties having been bequeathed to the Trust in 1937 by Thomas, 8th Lord Berwick.
www.louisabrown.net /Attingham.htm   (357 words)

  
 Visit Attingham Park- Enjoy England   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Attingham Park was the ancestral home of the Berwick family for over 160 years.
This huge mansion is set in a magnificent deer park, artfully landscaped by the great Humphrey Repton.
A lively and engaging visitCostumed guides bring Attingham's colourful history to life including the story of the most corrupt election in the history of politics.
www.enjoyengland.com /Attraction/Shrewsbury/Historic-HousePalace/126571/Attingham-Park.htm   (445 words)

  
 BBC - Shropshire - In Pictures - Attingham Park and gardens
Attingham Hall, near Atcham, was built for the 1st Lord Berwick between 1783-5 and is now in the care of the National Trust.
This picture shows the frontage of the hall and also the formal gardens, laid out in 1797 by Humphrey Repton and deer park.
To move around in the image, hold down your left mouse button and drag, or use cursor keys.
www.bbc.co.uk /shropshire/content/panoramas/attingham_park_front_360.shtml   (127 words)

  
 Hoteles cerca de Attingham Park - Alojamiento cerca de Attingham Park Reino Unido   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hoteles cerca de Attingham Park (a menos de: 35Kms)
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www.allukhotels.com /es/attractions/attingham_park-hotels.html   (771 words)

  
 UKPG Database | Sites | Attingham Park   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Late C18 landscape park, c.200ha, enclosing grounds round Hall of 8ha.
Thomas Leggatt planted clumps here in the 1770s, and Humphry Repton produced a Red Book 1798, and his proposals were largely implemented.
This page was last updated on 21 January 2002 and is from the U.K. Database of Historic Parks and Gardens.
www.york.ac.uk /depts/arch/landscapes/ukpg/sites/attingha.htm   (79 words)

  
 Hotels near Attingham Park - Attingham Park Accommodation UK   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Attingham Park is centred on one of Britain's finest regency mansions, set in a landscaped deer park.
The Park Inn Telford is located in the heart of Shropshire.
Park Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9BA »View on Map
www.allukhotels.com /en/attractions/attingham_park-hotels.html   (757 words)

  
 Hilltop House, Ironbridge, Shropshire
There is ample parking and a large well laid out garden, which we invite you to share with us.
From organised tours of Shropshire to days at local events held at Weston Park and Attingham Park, we can arrange transport, refreshments and itinerary.
Near to Weston Park, Madeley Court Hotel, Attingham Park and Telford International Conference Centre.
www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/hilltop-house.html   (794 words)

  
 Guest Reviews of Attingham Park Accommodation
This page offers a quick overview of accommodation reviews in terms of guest satisfaction for establishments in the Attingham Park area.
You may prefer to view hotels with a Thumbnail Photo and Brief Description or compare a Summary of Reviews to see how well hotels around Attingham Park are rated by guests in several aspects of their service.
These reviews are provided by previous guests who stayed at the hotels and the reviews cover several aspects of the hotels performance.
www.uk-hotel-accommodation.co.uk /hotels_near_attractions/Attingham_Park_Hotels.cfm   (91 words)

  
 Attingham Park | Museum/Attraction Review | Shrewsbury | Frommers.com
Park and grounds £3 ($5.70) adults, £1.50 ($2.85) children, £7.50 ($14) family ticket
This elegant classical house set on 100 hectares (250 acres) of woodlands and landscaped deer park is graced with superbly decorated staterooms, including a red dining room and blue drawing room.
Treasures of the house include Regency silver used at 19th-century ambassadorial receptions and elegant Italian furniture.
www.frommers.com /destinations/shrewsbury/A25569.html   (218 words)

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