Shugborough Estate
A Staffordshire paradise: a rich blend of landscape, monuments, gardens and architecture, shaped by exploration and global encounters.
Shugborough Estate
Overview
A Staffordshire paradise: a rich blend of landscape, monuments, gardens and architecture, shaped by exploration and global encounters.
Home to the Anson family since 1624, it was once described as ‘a perfect paradise’. Visit this important piece of Staffordshire's heritage for a full day of discoveries.
The stories of Shugborough are entangled with the exploits and interests of two brothers, Thomas and George Anson. Their fortunes and their social position shaped Shugborough; understanding the origins of their power helps us to interpret the ideas and materials which flooded into Britain throughout the 18th century, furnishing homes, forging fashions and changing culture.
You can explore sweeping parkland, ancient woodland and a landscape peppered with monuments. See seasonal blooms in the formal gardens, or produce in the walled garden. Head over to Park Farm to see Dorking chickens, and say hello to the animals, such as Longhorn cows and Southdown sheep that roam around in the fields.
In the Georgian mansion, unearth unusual treasures and experience life 'below stairs' in the servant's quarters, then enter a world of glamour and royalty in the apartments of Patrick Lichfield, 5th Earl and fashion photographer.
Run little legs round the play area and see if they're brave enough to try the zipwire. Then, round off your day with a treat from the tea-rooms or cafe and take something with you to remember your day, or maybe just a tasty ice cream, from one of the shops.
- Telephone
- 01889880166
- shugborough@nationaltrust.org.uk
Shugborough Estate
How to get here
- Address
- Milford, near Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0UP
- By cycle
- Bike racks available at Visitor Reception. Children under 5 on balance bikes, trikes or with stabilizer's welcome across the property only.
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- All visitors arriving on foot must enter via the main car park; pedestrian gate leading to Great Haywood and Essex Bridge is closed. Estate walks link to towpaths along Trent & Mersey Canal and Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and to Cannock Chase trails. Lies on Staffordshire Way.
- Canal Boat
- You can travel to Shugborough along the Trent and Mersey canal with towpath links to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. There are local moorings at Great Haywood.
- By train
- Rugeley 5 miles; Rugeley Trent Valley 5 miles; Stafford 6 miles
- By road
- Signposted from M6 exit 13; 6 miles east of Stafford on A513; entrance at Milford. Entry via Milford Gates only to enable vehicle one way system. No entry via White Barn Farm gate.
- Parking: Parking in main car park only.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Arriva 825 Stafford train station to Lichfield (passing close Lichfield City train station). Get off at the stop after the pub the Barley Mow. This will take you through our exit and along the bridleway towards Visitor Reception.
Shugborough Estate
Prices
Whole site
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.20 | £12.00 |
| Child | £6.60 | £6.00 |
| Family | £33.00 | £30.00 |
| 1 Adult Family | £19.80 | £18.00 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £11.40 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Shugborough Estate
Opening times
Please note...
Last entry to the Mansion House and Servants' Quarters is 30 minutes before advertised closing times. The Lichfield Apartment is open as part of the Mansion House experience.
Saturday 27 November
- House 11:00 - 15:30
- Farm Closed
- Garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Parkland 09:00 - 16:00
- Lichfield Apartments Closed
- Servants' quarters Closed
- Shop 10:00 - 15:30
- Mansion Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
- Walled garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Park Farm Café 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday 28 November
- House 11:00 - 15:30
- Farm Closed
- Garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Parkland 09:00 - 16:00
- Lichfield Apartments Closed
- Servants' quarters Closed
- Shop 10:00 - 15:30
- Mansion Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
- Walled garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Park Farm Café 09:30 - 15:30
Monday 29 November
- House Closed
- Farm Closed
- Garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Parkland 09:00 - 16:00
- Lichfield Apartments Closed
- Servants' quarters 11:00 - 15:00
- Shop 10:00 - 15:30
- Mansion Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
- Walled garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Park Farm Café Closed
Tuesday 30 November
- House Closed
- Farm Closed
- Garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Parkland 09:00 - 16:00
- Lichfield Apartments Closed
- Servants' quarters 11:00 - 15:00
- Shop 10:00 - 15:30
- Mansion Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
- Walled garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Park Farm Café Closed
Wednesday 1 December
- House 11:00 - 15:30
- Farm Closed
- Garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Parkland 09:00 - 16:00
- Lichfield Apartments Closed
- Servants' quarters 11:00 - 15:00
- Shop 10:00 - 15:30
- Mansion Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
- Walled garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Park Farm Café 09:30 - 15:30
Thursday 2 December
- House 11:00 - 15:30
- Farm Closed
- Garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Parkland 09:00 - 16:00
- Lichfield Apartments Closed
- Servants' quarters 11:00 - 15:00
- Shop 10:00 - 15:30
- Mansion Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
- Walled garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Park Farm Café 09:30 - 15:30
Friday 3 December
- House 11:00 - 15:30
- Farm Closed
- Garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Parkland 09:00 - 16:00
- Lichfield Apartments Closed
- Servants' quarters Closed
- Shop 10:00 - 15:30
- Mansion Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
- Walled garden 09:00 - 16:00
- Park Farm Café 09:30 - 15:30
Shugborough Estate
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01889880166
- shugborough@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Milford, near Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0UP