Specialised study courses for those professionally engaged in the study, care and interpretation of historic houses and palaces.
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Get 50% off the August issue of The Burlington Magazine The August 2026 issue of The Burlington Magazine celebrates scholarship in the decorative arts, including an article by Attingham alumnus James Rothwell on the silver of Christiaen van Vianen for the 10th Earl of Northumberland and new research on a spectacular table attributed to Pietro […]
Attingham Alumni Visit: Norwich Castle – A Palace Reborn Thursday 5 November | 11.00am–4.00pm We are delighted to invite Attingham alumni to a special curator-led visit to Norwich Castle, hosted by Dr Andrew Moore. Following the completion of the landmark Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn project, this visit offers a unique opportunity to explore one […]
Attingham Alumni Visit: Wentworth Woodhouse Monday 21 September | 10.30am – 4.30pm We are delighted to invite Attingham alumni to a special private visit to Wentworth Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, one of the largest Palladian mansion houses in England. With thanks to our Chairman, Tim Cooke OBE, this exclusive day will include guided tours of the […]
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2027 COURSE DATES! 5 – 11 June The Attingham Study Programme: The Historic House in Wales 26 June – 11 July The Attingham Summer School 5 – 14 September Royal Collection Studies Full programme details will be available in October, so be sure to check back on the website […]
Sculpture and Trompe l’œil in European Ceramics, from Bernard Palissy to the Present Day – RECORDINGS NOW AVAILABLESecond Annual International Conference on European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsHôtel de la Roche, Mons (Belgium) | 10–13 July 2026 JOIN HERE via YouTube PROGRAMME: Sunday 12th July 2026 9.30-10.00 Dr Léon Lock, The Low Countries Sculpture Society Introduction […]
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Rosemary Lomax-Simpson, a longstanding friend, supporter and Patron of the Attingham Trust, who also served as the Summer School Administrator and the Treasurer in the 1970s, and then as a Trustee. Rosemary played an important role in the life of Attingham […]
Last-Minute Scholarship Opportunity: The Decorative Arts Trust – Scotland Study Trip 2026 Two last-minute scholarship places have become available for The Decorative Arts Trust Study Trip – Scotland: Country Houses, Craftsmanship, and Collections, taking place from 18–26 June 2026. This exceptional programme offers participants the opportunity to explore Scotland’s great country houses,…
Opportunity: Curator, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection – V&A The V&A is seeking a Curator for the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection to support the newly reopened galleries and lead curatorial care, research and interpretation for this internationally significant decorative arts collection. This 12-month fixed-term role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to public…
Treasure House Fair Private Alumni Guided Tour & Breakfast Thursday 25 June 2026, 10am Cost: £30 Join us for a special early-access guided tour on the opening day of the Treasure House Fair, London’s flagship summer art and design event. Set within the grounds of the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea, Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece, […]
The Treasure House Fair attracts top international exhibitors presenting art, antiques and design in the stunning setting of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, and runs from 24-30 June. To ensure that high standards are met, the Fair has specialist vetting committees comprising over 65 members who are scholars in their field from all areas of […]