National Trust - Attingham Park Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "The house is suitable for wheelchair users as there is a ramp at the back of the property and we were informed there is a lift."
• "There are several toilet blocks, spotlessly clean and everywhere is wheelchair accessible."
• "The walks, including the Deer Park Walk are completely accessible and a great way to spend a few hours."

Cons:

• "We were promised by the guide at the entrance that the shorter 1 hour walk towards the walled garden was 'accessible', but it was an uncomfortable experience with a wheelchair as the path was stony and uneven."
• "Disabled access is very poor into the house."
• "A bit rough for my mobility scooter."

Facilities & Amenities

Pros:

• "Large café with indoor and outdoor seating."
• "Plenty of parking on arrival and staff super friendly when greeting and getting tickets sorted."
• "There is plenty of free car parking which is conveniently located near to the entrance."
• "Toilet facilities are available close to the entrance and also near the play park."
• "The Carriage House Café is ideal for a quick bite."
• "Coffee shop on site with some food and tables for picnics and coffees."
• "The walled garden and deer park are beautiful."

Cons:

• "The only annoying thing is there are no rubbish bins in the car park so please be responsible and take rubbish home."
• "Nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating but can’t go into cafe with a dog which is a problem if you don’t have someone to look after dog outside."
• "Be prepared to keep your rubbish on you for a while, we did find bins a bit hard to find at certain points."
• "The car park was cramped and difficult to find a space."
• "We walked through the 'deer park' which had no deer at all."
• "Bear in mind only the grounds are open, and non members are charged £13 - pricey considering."
• "The water was expensive and in an aluminium bottle and tasted rather funny."

Visitor Experience

Pros:

• "They go all out for Christmas at this place, Christmas trees in every room (each decorated with a different theme), decorations and even staged scenes."
• "Love Attingham Park usually here 2-3 times a week walking our Walter as we are very fortunate it’s on our doorstep."
• "Love this place. It's my favourite NT house and park."
• "All of the staff we spoke to were friendly and helpful."
• "Beautiful mansion, we arrived just before a tour was due to start so did that, the guide was knowledgeable and entertaining."
• "Hosts were friendly and the historic house was fantastic to walk around."
• "Excellent experience what a fantastic house and garden."

Cons:

• "Main reason I'm giving it a 4 is that on Boxing Day it was phenomenally busy, hard to park and everyone seemed to be rushed off their feet."
• "The signs could definitely be improved and clearer."
• "Avoid Attingham Park if your dog is sensitive to loud sounds."
• "Unfortunately the day was marred by the sheer number of thoughtless visitors whose braying commentaries and incessant noise and utter selfishness made it impossible for one to read or concentrate on the rooms or staff information."
• "Now becoming a bit sceptical about the corporate branding deployment in these historical places, is it making them lose a bit of their individuality?"
• "ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING! It was my first time going we parked up didn’t know where to go it wasn’t very clear, walked past a particular staff member several times who didn’t even help knowing we didn’t know where to go or what to do, they charged us £20 just to walk on the grounds."
• "Be warned that there are very long queues as you walk around the house as it's very popular, young children will get bored."