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Behind Closed Doors: Cellars, Stores, and State Rooms

Join our house and collections team on a behind the scenes tour of the Mansion. Including exclusive access to the cellars, stores and staterooms.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the 'private' signs?

Discover the what goes on behind closed doors with Shugborough's house and collections team, including important conservation works on the mansion and collection.

Have exclusive access to areas of the mansion which are not usually open to visitors, including the state bedroom and basement.

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Prices

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Per person£10.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children must be supervised. Families welcome.

Meeting point

Please head to visitor reception on arrival. The tour starts from the Mansion Portico.

Accessibility

The mansion 1 mile from the car park, there is a buggy service available, which runs from the visitor reception to the midden yard. This tour takes place across multiple floors of the mansion, including attic spaces and the basement. There is no lift and multiple stairs. During part of the tour you will need to wear a hard hat (provided). This tour lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes approximately.

Contact info

Central Booking Line

Upcoming events

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Blossom Poetry Gallery | Festival of Blossom 

Visit Shugborough's Blossom Poetry Gallery, found in the historic Brewhouse.

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on
17 May to 2 Jun 2024
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 16 other dates or times
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Bark Farm 

A fun-filled day celebrating your dog.

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on
18 May 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
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Wild Life: Spring Trail 

Follow your trail map and discover the nature that lives here at Shugborough Estate.

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on
25 May to 2 Jun 2024
at
09:00 to 18:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Meet the Ranger Team | Great Big Green Week 

To celebrate 'Great Big Green Week' meet Shugborough's Ranger team.

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on
9 Jun to 12 Jun 2024
at
09:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time