Never visited before? Plan your visit here

Children walking towards the mansion

Have a full day of adventures and make some memories all year round.

Visiting on a Tuesday?

If you visit us on a Tuesdays before the 29th October, you can bring your family along for just £25. On these days, entrance is only £10 for adults and £5 for children. Under 5s go free. 

Family playing on the play area at Shugborough
Shugborough Estate   Staffordshire

Summer Holidays at Shugborough

Discover your very own adventure at Shugborough this summer.

Let's discover

What's happening outdoors

Autumnal arboretum

Wander through the gardens 

Take a stroll through our gardens and marvel at the seasonal blooms. Discover the variety of gardens we have for you to explore.

Couple walking in spring

Go on a walk 

Make the most out of the outdoors and go on one of our estate walks

Tower of the Winds, Shugborough, Staffordshire

Monuments in the parkland 

Venture out and see if you can spot all of our towering monuments

Animals on the estate

Tamworth pig at Shugborough

Pay a visit to Park Farm 

Visit the 19th century model estate farm and see all of our animals out in the fields.

Swan by the chinese house at Shugborough

Our wildlife 

See what exciting species come out to play in the springtime

A family and their dog walking in the garden

Bring your dog along on your visit 

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

Child on zipwire

A family day out 

See what you can do with your family at Shugborough. Find out about our play area, top things to do during the holidays, where you can pick up a bite to eat and more.

Plan your visit

Food and facilities

A pineapple and coconut cake with a pineapple badge

Where to eat and drink 

Whether you need a quick 5 minutes or somewhere to sit to enjoy a hot cup of babycino, Shugborough has a range of options for you to enjoy some food.

A family enjoying a picnic

Picnics in the Parkland 

As the warmer months approach us, why not pack up a picnic and come to Shugborough to enjoy some outdoor dining.

Group plus a wheelchair user in the tea room

Facilities and Access 

Find out about the variety of facilities, from wheelchairs to changing rooms, available at Shugborough

Woman taking a picture of the ceiling in Shugborough's Dining Room

Mansion, Servant's Quarters and Lichfield Apartment 

Come inside and uncover the stories and discover the treasures in our historic buildings

Uncover our stories

Treat yourself to some retail therapy

A variety of National Trust biscuits

Pop into the shop 

Perfect for presents and great for gifts, pop into one of our shops next time you visit Shugborough.

Second Hand bookshop

The second-hand bookshop 

Pick up a page turner in our new second hand bookshop down by the midden yard.

Woman looking at paper at Shugborough

A suggested itinerary 

Need some help scheduling your visit? Whether you have a quick half hour, or have a full day free, here are our suggestions on what you can do.

Plan your day here

Our work to conserve this estate

Conservator conserving wall paintings

Care, protection and restoration 

Click here to see what we are getting up to when we conserve inside our buildings.

Contractor painting gate post

Our work in the outdoors 

See some of the projects that are happening to look after our outdoor spaces

Upcoming events

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Secrets of a Stately Home

Mon 16 Sep 2019
10:30-16:00
Gain new insight with Wessex Archaeology and delve deep into the history of Shugborough's beautiful mansion.

Heritage Open Day

Fri 20 Sep 2019
09:00-18:00
Take the opportunity to explore Shugborough Estate during an heritage open day and enjoy free entry.

Wellbeing Walk

Sat 28 Sep 2019
10:30-12:00
Take a moment to unwind and reconnect with your surroundings in Shugborough's beautiful gardens.

Beginner's Photography Workshop: In Focus

Sat 12 Oct 2019
11:00-12:30
Join a volunteer expert guide for an 'in focus' photography workshop while walking in the footsteps of famous 60's photographer, Patrick Lichfield.

Garden Discovery Tour

Wed 16 Oct 2019
11:00-12:30
Discover what makes Shugborough's gardens so special.

Autumnal Flower Arranging

Thu 24 Oct 2019
18:00-21:00
Learn how to form a stunning arrangement under the guidance of a professional florist, using seasonal flowers handpicked from the estate.