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.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Have you ever wondered what lies behind the 'private' signs?
Discover the what goes on behind closed doors with Shugborough's house and collections team, including important conservation works on the mansion and collection.
Have exclusive access to areas of the mansion which are not usually open to visitors, including the state bedroom and basement.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
This tour takes place across multiple floors of the mansion, including attic spaces and the basement. There is no step free access on this tour. We have a limited amount of hearing loops available, please reserve the use of a hearing loop by emailing Shugboroughvisitorexperience@nationaltrust.org.uk.
- Meeting point
Please head to visitor reception on arrival. The tour starts from the Mansion Portico.
- Suitability for children
This event is family friendly, although more suited towards adults.
- What to bring and wear
During part of the tour you will need to wear a hard hat (provided). This tour lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes approximately.
Upcoming events
Zodiac Trail for East and South East Asian Heritage month
The Zodiac Trail will wind through the formal gardens to the Chinese House
The Painted Paradise: 18th century landscapes of Shugborough
Discover Shugborough's historic landscapes through this exhibition of recently conserved watercolour paintings.
Chinese Calligraphy & Cultural Workshop - ESEA Heritage Month
Discover the fascinating world of Chinese characters and traditional brush calligraphy with CultureKind Chinese Community as part of East and South East Asian Heritage Month
The Chinese House opening for East and South East Asian Heritage Month
As part of East and South East Asian Heritage Month step inside the Chinese House and discover a fascinating story of travel, cultural exchange and artistic inspiration.