Shugborough Estate

Daffodils in front of Shugborough

Important notice -

The outdoor spaces at Shugborough are open. We advise you to book your visit advance. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission. Please follow government guidance on travel.

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 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open to visit. Shops are also open and outdoor seating is available at some cafés. Subject to government confirmation, we're planning to reopen houses in England and Wales from 17 May, and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. When space is available, particularly on weekdays, pre-booking isn't always necessary. But to guarantee, entry please always book in advance, especially at busier times like weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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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 (3 May - 9 May)

Thu 06 May 2021
09:00-17:00
Book your timed entry to visit Shugborough Estate.
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Things to see and do

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.

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 open with a selection of souvenirs, gifts and plants. You can still 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 small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly
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Shugborough's springtime wildlife

See what exciting species come out to play in the springtime

See what is on our Estate this Spring
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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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