Cronkhill, Shropshire

Details

Accessibility

• Assistance dogs only.

• Building – level access, ground floor only.

• Grounds – there is a steep incline from car park to the entrance gate which is of narrow size, gravelled/pebbled pathways around the main house, ground partly accessible, grass, slopes and uneven terrain, access may be difficult for PMVs, some visitors may need help from a companion. There are five steps down to the orchard area which are old and uneven.

Read our full access statement (PDF) https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431729794890-attingham-park-estate-cronkhill.pdf

Brief description

"Cronkhill is an Italianate villa designed by Regency architect John Nash, It stands proudly on a hillside with stunning views across the Attingham Estate. Built around 1802 for Thomas the 2nd Lord Berwick’s land agent Francis Walford. In later years it was home to the Richard the 5th Lord and Thomas and Teresa the 8th Lord and Lady who lived at the villa for two years after they were married in 1919 before moving to Attingham in 1921.

Cronkhill facilities comprise of the house which has ground floor rooms open to view, stables, orchard and lawned garden area in front of the house.

This property is tenanted and only open for 6 days a year by pre-booked ticket.

Assistance dogs are welcome only"

Address

Cronkhill, Near Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 6JP

Email

Phone

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park-estate-cronkhill

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

" Admission is by pre-booked ticket, occasionally we sometimes have spare slots on the day, but we advise you book in advance to avoid any disappointment.

• To respect the privacy of our tenant we ask that no indoor photography is taken, you are welcome to take as many photographs as you like outside.

• There are no food outlets at the property the nearest is at Attingham Park National Trust Atcham SY4 4TP.

• Smoking is not permitted on site inside the building or the grounds this includes e-cigarettes

    No baby changing facilities on site

• Please be aware that there is a pond towards the back of the Orchard."