Faces of Change:

Nature’s Champions22 June—8 September, daily from 11am.

We’re looking forward to welcoming families to

the National Trust and National Portrait Gallery

partnership exhibition Faces of Change:

Nature’s Champions. Over 30 portraits will be

on display in the Picture Gallery and there will be

family activities and information around 12 key

portraits that sparked the interest and

imagination of local school children and

members of the Attingham team.

Help make a cartoon caricature

20, 28 July, 3, 10, 18, 31 August, 2-5pm. Join Cartoonist Malcolm Whittall—who plays

the character of ‘The Marsh Monster From

Plastic Pond’ -in the mansion at Attingham

and feature in a family portrait inspired by the

exhibition Faces of Change: Nature's

Champions.

Mae Flower Dance Performance and Workshop 23, 24, 30 and 31 August 11.30am -12.30pm and 2.30-3.30pm.

Four short dances based around the four elements of earth, water,

fire and air have been choreographed in response to 'Faces of

Change: Natures Champions', bringing us closer to nature through

dance and our own movement. Become part of the dance with dance

based family workshops between each act. Dances take

place outside the Mansion, pre-book your place for the

family workshops or turn up on the day to see the dances!

Relaxed visits to the exhibition 27 June, 18, 20, 28 July, 15 August, 15 September,

10.30am.

With reduced numbers of visitors, we aim to offer a calm

and quiet visit giving people on the autism spectrum a

less stressful experience to enjoy the art

before the day starts at 11am. Booking

essential as places limited.

British Sign Language

guide to the exhibition 6 July, 3, 18, 31 August, 2 -5pm.

A BSL interpreter will be at the

exhibition alongside our Nature’s

Champions guides helping

visitors to get the most out of

their visit to the exhibition.

Make the most of the summer holidays at Attingham! Fill your day exploring the woods and deer

park, enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the garden, picnicking in the orchard, imagining

what life was like in the mansion, and running free in the field of play. Join us for some special

activities and events through the summer and #GrowYourGreenRoots in the Shropshire sunshine.

From Deer Park safari rides, to Family Wildlife Days, to a summer exhibition, and to ideas for

exploring nature under your own steam with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4’ - there’s

something for everyone and more than one way to be a Nature Champion!

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Recognisable names and faces such as Sir David

Attenborough, Beatrix Potter and Charles

Darwin are amongst the portraits. Share your

photos from your visit and who your favourite

Nature Champion portrait was on Twitter and

Facebook - search for Attingham Park NT.

Hollywood returns to Attingham: Summer Nights

Film Festival outdoor cinema Jurassic Park (PG): Friday 6 September.

Bohemian Rhapsody (12A): Saturday 7 September.

Mama Mia: Here we go again (PG): Sunday 8 September.

Ticket are £15.50 per adult and £10.50 per child. More information and the link

to book can be found on the What’s On page of the website.

Bird Mist Netting 12 , 26 August, 3pm-7pm.

Join our outdoors team as we use a mist net to gently catch, ring and

then release the birds who are using the River Tern as a highway as

they migrate. Suitable for ages 7+.

River Day Sunday 21 July, 10.30am—3pm.

Find out what lives in our river here at

Attingham and how you can look after

the water around your own home.

Family Wildlife Days 31 July, 28 August, 10am—2pm.

Join our skilled learning team for a family day based around our

popular Wildlife school programme. Including Deer Park Safari,

pond dipping and a woodland walk off the beaten track. £9 per

adult, £7 per child, pre-booking essential.

Orienteering with

Wrekin Orienteers 24 July, 7, 21 August, 11am—3pm.

Explore the park as you find your

way using the orienteering trail.

How fast will you be? £2 to take

part.

Courtyard Stories 27 July, 3, 15, 22 August

Our resident storyteller will be sharing stories from

Attingham's historic stables with a humorous edge. £3

per child.

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£B Deer Park Safari 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27

August, at timed intervals.

Take a seat on our tractor and

trailer safari ride to see what you

can spot on a journey through the

Deer Park. £4 pp, pre-booking

recommended.

Leaf symbols: additional charge ‘£’ pre-booking essential ‘B’ . More information

and pre-book via www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham -park/whats-on or by

calling 03442 491895. Entrance to Attingham Park is free for National Trust

members and under 5s, standard admission charges apply for non -members

(excluding Gangsta Granny, Star Flower, and Outdoor Cinema events). Event

details correct at time of print, check our website for the most up to date

information, and for additional events happening during the summer.

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Heartbreak Productions: Gangsta Granny Outdoor theatre, Saturday 3 August, 7pm.

Join us for this dramatic outdoor theatre

performance of the retelling of David

Walliams’ popular tale Gangsta Granny. Adult £15,

child £10, pre-booking in advance essential.

Star Flower by Whispering Woods Outdoor performance, Friday 30 August 2.30pm or 7pm.

See this outdoor promenade performance in the woods on the outer estate—including aerial

performances high up in the trees. Adult £15, child £10, pre-booking in advance essential.

Come out to play this summer! Arrows Archery: Sundays from 21 July—1 September, 11am -12.30pm and 1.30-3pm.

Let the little ones unleash their inner Robin Hood with our soft archery set.

Monday Mansion Games: Mondays from 22 July –26 August, 2pm. Join us for lawn games.

Field of Play Friday: Fridays from 26 July—30 August, 11am. Take part in a team game.

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