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• Attingham Park

Attingham Park was built for the 1st Lord Berwick in 1785 and was in continuous ownership by the family for more than 160 years. As their fortunes rose and fell they proved themselves to be spenders, savers and saviours. In the mansion, highlights include the atmospheric Dining Room set for an evening banquet that reflects the Regency splendour and the delicate decorative scheme in the Boudoir which has recently been revealed. The mansion is at the heart of this great estate between Shrewsbury and the River Severn and is set in beautiful parkland designed to impress.

 

Location: Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 4TP

Telephone: 01743 708123 (Infoline)

National Trust website: Attingham Park

Email: attingham@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• Benthall Hall

Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this fine stone house has mullioned and transomed windows, a stunning interior with carved oak staircase, decorated plaster ceilings and oak panelling. There is an intimate and carefully restored plantsman’s garden, old kitchen garden and interesting Restoration church.

 

Location: Broseley, Shropshire TF12 5RX

Telephone: 01952 882159

National Trust website: Benthall Hall

Email: benthall@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills

Covering as much as 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of heather-covered hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh hills. An important place for wildlife, geology, landscape and archaeology, with excellent visitor facilities and information in Carding Mill Valley.

 

Location: Chalet Pavilion, Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6JG

Telephone: 01694 723068

National Trust website: Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills

Email: cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• Dudmaston Estate

Dudmaston offers something unexpected in the Shropshire countryside, a house that provides a classical setting for a collection of modern and contemporary art. The modern art galleries were assembled by diplomat Sir George Labouchere, while his wife Rachel showed off her collections of botanical drawings and watercolours. Outside, the established gardens are a stunning backdrop to art sculptures. The Big Pool is the perfect setting for a light walk with stunning views of the house. The wider estate offers miles of walking routes and can be enjoyed year-round from the new car parks.

 

Location: Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 6QN

Telephone: 01746 780866

National Trust website: Dudmaston Estate

Email: dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• Morville Hall

Stone-built house of Elizabethan origin, enlarged and expanded around 1750, set in attractive gardens.

 

Location: near Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 5NB

Telephone: 01746 780838

National Trust website: Morville Hall

Email: morvillehall@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• Sunnycroft

This substantial red-brick villa is typical of the many thousands that were built for the prosperous middle classes in the late Victorian period. Sunnycroft is one of the very few to have survived, with a mini estate and largely unaltered contents and decoration.

 

Location: 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 2DR

Telephone: 01952 242884

National Trust website: Sunnycroft

Email: sunnycroft@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• Town Walls Tower

This last remaining 14th-century watchtower sits on what were once the medieval fortified, defensive walls of Shrewsbury.

 

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1TN

Telephone: 01743 708162

National Trust website: Town Walls Tower

Email: townwallstower@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• Wilderhope Manor

Beautiful Elizabethan manor house restored by John Cadbury in 1936. Surrounding farmland managed for landscape and wildlife has permissive access.

 

Location: Longville, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6EG

Telephone: 0870 770 6090 (Hostel Warden YHA)

National Trust website: Wilderhope Manor

Email: wilderhope@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill

Delightful Italianate villa designed by Regency architect John Nash. Stands proudly on a hillside with views across the Attingham Estate.

 

Location: Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 6JP

Telephone: 01743 708162

National Trust website: Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill

Email: cronkhill@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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• The Long Mynd

One of Shropshire’s most famous landmarks, this heathy wilderness enjoys wonderful views, nationally significant geology and fascinating archaeology.

 

Location: South of Shrewsbury in the Shropshire Hills AONB

(Contact Property Office, Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6JG)

Telephone: 01694 723068 (Property Office); 01694 722631 (Shop and Events)

National Trust website: The Long Mynd

Email: cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

(All descriptions reproduced with kind permission from the National Trust.)