Christmas at Shugborough | SEN Relaxed Sessions
This year the Mansion will be open for SEN relaxed sessions. These sessions will be quieter and more relaxed, especially designed for visitors who have sensory processing difficulties and may find visiting during regular opening hours overwhelming.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
During these relaxed opening times visitor numbers will be reduced, and flashing lights/ noises will be minimised.
These sessions are drop in to give you flexibility, and there is a cap on visitor numbers during this session, however if you would prefer a booked sensory session please see the separate events listing.
The following resources available to help visitors with their visit:
• Visual Story • Sensory maps • A small handling collection • Discovery bags • Ear Defenders •
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
Call N/A
- Suitability
Family Friendly
- Meeting point
Please head to the Mansion entrance.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Accessibility
Entrance to the Mansion is up a small amount of steps. Due to fire evacuation processes we are only able to welcome one visitor at a time who needs use of the Stair Climber, when booking please make us aware if you need to use the stair climber to enter the Mansion. For a full visual brief please head to our accessibility webpage.
Upcoming events
Building Arcadia: Creating a Forest Garden
Join our Forest Garden Team on a walking talk of Arcadia: Every Garden Counts.
Christmas at Shugborough
Add some extra special festive sparkle to the most wonderful time of the year here at Shugborough Estate. Join us for festive fun as we celebrate a Shugborough Christmas. The mansion is open from 29th November- 23rd December.
Christmas Carols with Lichfield Cathedral Chorus
Ring in the festive season with Lichfield Cathedral Chorus.
Festive Mornings in the Mansion
Watch the rooms come to life as we turn on the sparkling lights and hear about the behind the scenes work that goes into creating Christmas in the Mansion.