Shugborough Estate

A frosty view of the fountain rear exterior of the mansion at Shugborough

Important notice -

Only outdoor spaces are currently open at Shugborough for pre-booked local visitors to access for walks.

A Staffordshire paradise: a rich blend of landscape, monuments, gardens and architecture, shaped by exploration and global encounters.

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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What's on 

Please book before visiting 

The gardens and parkland at Shugborough are open seven days a week. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. 

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Shugborough Estate (1 Mar - 7 Mar)

Wed 03 Mar 2021
09:00-16:00
Book your timed entry to visit Shugborough Estate.
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Things to see and do

Information signpost at Shugborough

Visiting Shugborough: What you need to know 

Find out what to expect from your visit to Shugborough.

children walking outdoors

February half term at Shugborough Estate  

Please stay local as per government guidelines. We won't be running our usual half term events and activities but your family will still be able to enjoy fresh air and space to stretch little legs at Shugborough.

The International Photographer of the Year Exhibition Logo

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Shugborough 

Competition 13 of the prestigious International Garden Photographer of the Year is coming to Shugborough from 11th November 2020 to 26th February 2021.

Walking at Shugborough

Visiting Shugborough with your dog  

What better way to explore our 900 acres of Parkland than with your four-legged friend by your side?

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Eating and shopping

A Trust takeaway cup

Café and Tearoom 

Round off your visit with a bite to eat at to takeaway Park Farm Café or the Mansion Tearoom.

Browse the Mansion Shop

Treat yourself

Our shop is currently closed, however you can browse the full Trust collection online.

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History

Dall paintings displayed in the dining room at Shugborough

An insight into our collection 

Learn about some of the key pieces in our collection

Nicholas Dall's painting showing Shugborough from the West front.

The creators of paradise 

Shugborough was designed to be Thomas Anson's 'Perfect Paradise'. Discover all the people that made it possible.

Details of three portraits

Addressing our histories of colonialism and historic slavery 

Shugborough, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, has direct links to colonialism. Learn more about what we are doing to address the histories of slavery and colonialism and to acknowledge their impact and legacies.

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Wildlife

A harvest mouse's nest
Shugborough Estate   Staffordshire

Wonderful winter wildlife

Learn about the innovative ways various wildlife have adapted to survive during the winter months

See what's living in our Parkland
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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Shugborough Estate on the National Trust Collections website

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