A Staffordshire paradise: a rich blend of landscape, monuments, gardens and architecture, shaped by travel and adventure.
From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.
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.
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 and see the Tamworth pigs and Dorking chickens. 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. Entrance to the Lichfield Apartments will be by a limited number of timed tickets, available at visitor reception.
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 icecream, from one of the shops.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £15.40 | £14.00 |
| Child | £7.70 | £7.00 |
| Family | £38.50 | £35.00 |
| Family 1 Adult | £23.10 | £21.00 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £13.30 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £10.00 |
| Child | N/A | £5.00 |
| Family | N/A | £25.00 |
| 1 Adult | N/A | £15.00 |
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:
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.
Coronavirus update: We're currently opening some of the gardens, the parkland, pleasure grounds, car park and some toilets for free. Please observe social distancing measures.
Last entry to the Mansion House and Servants Quarters will be 30 minutes before the advertised close time. Lichfield Apartment accessible by timed ticket from Visitor Reception only. These tickets sell out fast, so we recommend you coming early, or visiting us on quieter days in the week if you are planning to see the Apartment. Some areas of the estate may be closed due to conservation work. Park Farm Café dog friendly. Please note that Park Farm Café may not be open every day and may close early on some occasions. The same is true of the Plant Centre. Ironman (7th June 2020) Due to road closures in the area the estate will open to vehicles at 1:30pm. Pedestrian access via Milford Gate and Essex Gate remains open as normal.
