Shugborough Estate

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

Important notice -

To avoid disappointment please book your visit to Shugborough in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.

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

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Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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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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A Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail at Shugborough Estate

Sun 29 Nov 2020
09:00-15:00
Unfortunately, we've had to postpone Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail at Shugborough until later this winter

Timed entry to Shugborough Estate (23 Nov - 29 Nov)

Sun 29 Nov 2020
10:30-11:00
Book your timed entry to visit Shugborough Estate.

Timed entry to Shugborough Estate (30 Nov - 6 Dec)

Mon 30 Nov 2020
09:00-09:30
Book your timed entry to visit Shugborough Estate.
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Things to see and do

Friends walking in the woods

Visiting Shugborough: What you need to know 

Find out what to expect from your visit to Shugborough.

A frosty bow and garland on a parkland fence

Christmas at Shugborough 

The gardens will be adorned with festive finery.

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 25th January 2021.

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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

Wonderful winter wildlife 

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

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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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