Skip to content
Skip to content

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 prices

The 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.

Contact info

Shugborough Estate

Upcoming events

Behind the Lens | Lichfield Apartment Tour 

Find out more about Patrick Lichfield's 'life behind the lens' here at his ancestorial home.

Event summary

on
12 Sep to 17 Oct 2025
at
09:30 to 10:30
+ 3 other dates or times

Behind Closed Doors: Cellars, Stores, and State Rooms 

Join our house and collections team on a behind the scenes tour of the Mansion. Including exclusive access to the cellars, stores and staterooms.

Event summary

on
17 Sep to 15 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:15
+ 1 other date or time

The Great Big Halloween Hunt Trail 

Enjoy a spooky Halloween trail throughout the Walled Garden and Farm yard.

Event summary

on
27 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
+ 36 other dates or times

Fungi Walks 

Join our ranger team on a walking talk of Stafford Plantation.

Event summary

on
4 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 2 other dates or times