Attingham Park - National Trust.

On a drive home from Birkenhead docks we decided to see what National Trust Properties were on route and I saw the familiar acorn sign and yelled at hubby to turn right at the approaching roundabout, at that point I put google maps and discovered Attingham Park was more than worthy of a visit and only 20 mins off our route.

We arrived half an hour before the house opens, so it gave us time to wander around the grounds first. We'd not ling had a coffee after the ferry, so we saved the visit to the shop and tea room until after we'd explored.

We'd just come back from Northern Ireland and had explored Mount Stewart with our Grandson. We've got the camper van, so there's nothing stopping us now if we get delayed and want to sleep over somewhere, need to shelter from bad weather and need to get changed, or want to make our own tea and picnic in the dry and warm.

There was a lift to access the servants quarters and plenty of room throughout the house for manual wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Couple of things to watch out for though - Powered Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) aren’t allowed in the Mansion, but manual wheelchairs are available to borrow. Electronic wheelchairs are welcome but may not be suitable for the lift. Visitors in wheelchairs must be able to descend the front entrance steps in case of fire, so access to upper floors may not be possible. A trained team member will discuss access needs with you on arrival.

There is a changing place toilet and it is nice to see that there is equipment available if needed. Not something we've seen advertised when we've been out with Stephanie in the past. Sadly, not something we'll need anymore, but good to know that the world is adapting and changing for families and individuals. 

These stairs led to nowhere, the upstairs was closed.

This room was perfectly round.

Even the door was made so when it was closed it completed the roundness of the room.

No idea who this bust was of, but it was a bit spooky.

The amount of work that goes into to keeping these carpets clean, let alone all the dusting.

I could spend hours (and I do) wandering around stately homes.

I almost didn't see the stables, they were the walkway between the gift shop and the charity bookshop.

I of course couldn't resist getting a few new books for when our grandson visits next month.

I'm planning our next trip for 2 weeks time. Anywhere you'd recommend we should visit? Preferably National Trust or English Heritage within a 2 hour drive of Worcester please.