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Historic Houses in Shropshire

Attingham Park    A magnificent 18th century country house in classical style. The house is set in a wonderful parkland landscaped by Humphrey Repton. Attingham Park was built by George Steuart in 1785 for Lord Berwick, and the property remained in the Berwick family for 8 generations. Steuart's work was later remodelled by John Nash to conform to evolving Regency tastes. nr Shrewsbury, Attingham, Shropshire, England, SY4 4TP Attraction Type: Historic House Location: Opening times vary; see National Trust website for details Website: Attingham Park Email: attingham@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SJ550098 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Benthall Hall    A beautiful Elizabethan house with lavishly decorated interiors. There is some dispute over when exactly the house was built - some sources claim 1535, but a more likely date is around 1583, which is much more in line ewith the style of the house. Benthall Hall Broseley, Shropshire, England, TF12 5RX Attraction Type: Historic House Location: Seasonal opening. On site parking. Website: Benthall Hall Email: benthall@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SJ657026 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Cronkhill House, Attingham Park    Cronkhill was architect John Nash's first attempt at an Italianate style of villa. Nash built Cronkhill in 1805 for Lord Berwick of Attingham Park, and as in most of his work, Cronkhil is ebullient, enthusiastic, and intended to get noticed. Atcham, nr Shrewsbury Atcham, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Historic House Location: Cronkhill is on the road between Attingham and Cross Houses. Website: Cronkhill House, Attingham Park Email: cronkhill@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust OS SJ536081 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Dudmaston Estate    A 17th century country house in Queen Anne style, filled with a superb art collerction, including ceramics and Dutch art. Dudmaston Hall was built around 1700, with some remodelling in the period between 1820 and 1840. The house is a two storey rectangluar block, with later wings. It is not known for certain who designed the house, but Francis Smith is one reasonable theory. Quatt, Shropshire, England, WV15 6QN Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Dudmaston Estate Email: dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01746 780866 National Trust Location map OS SO751887 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Longner Hall    A Regency house designed for the Burton family by John Nash in 1803. The house is a fine example of the Tudor Gothic style, and stands in grounds laid out by Humphrey Repton. The highlight of Longner is the plaster fan vaulting of the principle interior rooms, and there is also a large collection of 19th century stained glass. Uffington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY4 4TG Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Longner Hall Phone: 01743 709215 Historic Houses Association Location map OS SJ528110 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Moreton Corbet Castle   Moreton Corbet Castle encompasses the remains of a 12th century moated castle and the exquisite shell of an Elizabethan mansion built to replace the medieval castle. The first castle was construictsd as an earthwork enclosure with a moat, and a keep in the north west of the enclosure. The castle is attributed to a nobleman by the name of Bartholomew Torret. Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Historic House Location: On a minor road in Moreton Corbet village, just off the B5063 and just north of Shawbury. Website: Moreton Corbet Castle English Heritage OS SJ562230 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Shipton Hall    An attractive mix of historic buildings grouped about an Elizabethan manor house. Beside the manor is a walled garden, a fine Georgian stable, and the Saxon parish church. The interiors of Shipton Hall feature exquisite rococo decoration by Thomas Pritchard, the architect responsible for designing the famous Iron Brige across the Severn at Coalbrookedale. Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6JZ Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Shipton Hall Phone: 01746 785225 Historic Houses Association Location map OS SO562919 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Stokesay Castle   A fortified manor begun in 1281 by Lawrence of Ludlow, a wealthy wool merchant, incorporating parts of older buildings. Stokesay was built at a time when the long border wars between the Welsh and English were, if not ending, at least entering a more peaceful phase. Thus, though Lawrence built what can be described as one of the first fortified manor houses in England, Stokesay was first and foremost a comfortable country residence, with large, wide windows allowing light into a spacious interior. Craven Arms, Shropshire, England, SY7 9AH Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 7 m north of Ludlow, on the A49 Website: Stokesay Castle Phone: 01588 672 544 English Heritage Location map - Photos of Stokesay Castle OS SO446 787 Heritage Highlight: Beautifully carved Jacobean overmantle in the solar block. Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Walcot Hall    An elegant Georgian country house owned by Clive of India. Walcot Hall dates to the Elizabethan period, but the original huse was remodelled after Clive purchased the estate on the advice of his uncle, Sir Francis Dashwood of Hellfire Club fame. Lydbury North, Shropshire, England, SY7 8AZ Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Walcot Hall Email: enquiries@walcothall.com Phone: 01588 680570 Location map OS SO348849 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Weston Park    A lovely red-brick Georgian mansion, built in 1671 to a design by Lady Elizabeth Wilbraham for the Bridgeman family, Earls of Bradford. The interior of Weston feature an excellent painting collection, gathered by generations of Bridgemans, with works by artists including George Stubbs, Hans Holbein, van Dyck, and Lely. There are further collections of furniture and tapestries on display. Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, TF11 8LE Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Weston Park Email: enquiries@weston-park.com Phone: 01952 852100 Historic Houses Association Location map OS SJ807106 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts