Shropshire is a historic and scenic county in England’s West Midlands, known for its medieval towns, castles, industrial heritage, and beautiful countryside.
17 Oct–1 Nov
Families can follow a trail through Attingham Park’s Walled Garden, completing challenges set by curious creatures and collecting ingredients for a pretend potion to help Kimberley the Kraken. Trail sheets include a painting set prize.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors can search Attingham Park for 30 illustrated Pikachu trading cards, learn facts about the character and design their own card. The adventure takes place around the grounds, Stables and Mansion.
11–13 Oct, 18–20 Oct…
Visitors begin with a short introductory talk before exploring three rooms of historic objects from Attingham’s collection inspired by India, including a conserved panoramic artwork and related prints, ceramics, books, clocks, militaria and miniatures.
Attingham Park is a Grade I listed neoclassical stately home near Atcham, Shropshire, set within 4,000 acres including 640 acres of parkland and gardens landscaped by Humphry Repton. The estate features historical architecture, rare Georgian garden spaces, extensive deer parkland, and offers visitors both indoor tours of the mansion and outdoor exploration of the grounds, with food available onsite.
7–8 Oct, 11–15 Oct…
An exhibition about diplomat and collector Sir George Labouchere, exploring his support for modern art and the artists he collected while serving in Stockholm, Nanking and Madrid. Visitors can view artworks and learn about his collecting and legacy at Dudmaston.
Dudmaston Hall is a 17th-century country house and estate in Shropshire featuring historic architecture, extensive gardens, parkland, woodlands, lakes, and a distinguished collection of modern art. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor landscaped grounds within a traditional English country estate setting.
17 Oct (next Saturday)
A candlelit one-man performance by Toby Burchell featuring Charles Dickens’ “The Signalman” and Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Lot No. 249”.
10–12 Oct, 17–19 Oct…
Follow a Victorian-style passport trail around Benthall Hall and its garden, discovering George Maw’s travels, plant and fossil collecting, and inspiration for his tile designs. Suitcases around the site contain activities, objects to look at and passport stamps.
Benthall Hall is a 16th-century English country house in Shropshire, featuring fine oak interiors, historic gardens, and connections to the English Civil War, open to the public seasonally under the National Trust.
Telford is a planned new town in Shropshire, England, known for its strong industrial heritage and proximity to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features a bustling town centre with shopping, cultural amenities, and extensive parkland, surrounded by historic towns and scenic landscapes.
17 Oct–1 Nov
A family trail through Chirk Castle’s garden exploring Welsh folklore and stories connected with the castle and surrounding area. Visitors can follow the route at their own pace and take part in interactive activity stations.
Chirk Castle is a historic Grade I listed castle and stately home in north-east Wales, built in 1295 and managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the castle interiors and extensive formal gardens and parkland surrounding the site. The estate also features notable landscape elements such as Offa's Dyke and has historic significance dating back to the Marcher Lords and English Civil War periods.
7–10 Oct, 14–17 Oct…
A 45-minute guided tour of Attingham’s east-wing apartment explores the life of Teresa, Lady Berwick, and her connections to Italy. Visitors can see collection items linked to Teresa and rooms containing restored period furniture.
Longner Hall is a Regency Gothic house designed by John Nash, set in a park landscaped by Humphrey Repton, offering guided tours of its Tudor gothic-style interiors featuring plaster fan vaulting and stained glass.