Seasons Bleatings - Christmas at Shugborough
Something unusual is happening at Shugborough... the sheep are taking over! Join our flock for a baa-rilliant festive adventure. Rumour has it they're preparing for some very special visitors when Shaun the Sheep™ arrives next February.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This Christmas, explore beautifully decorated rooms filled with traditional festive sparkle and an imaginative woolly twist. Shugborough's very own flock of sheep are hard at work preparing for some special visitors when Shaun the Sheep™ arrives next February.
Join them for Seasons Bleatings, a festive adventure suitable for all ages. Enjoy sheep-inspired decorations, snap a photo on our sheep-drawn sleigh, and explore the Mansion on a trail to find Tiny Tim, our mischievous orphan lamb who just can't seem to stay put!
So put on a festive jumper and be part of the countdown to Shaun's visit - a Christmas adventure that's sure to be a woolly good time!
The Mansion and Servants' Quarters are open daily from 11am to 3pm between 28 November and 23 December, 27 and 30 December, and 2 and 3 January.
Entry is free to National Trust members, and standard admission applies to non-members, who can pay on arrival. Children under five go free. For SEN relaxed Christmas sessions please see the alternative listing.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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, so 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. There is a regular buggy service between reception and the Mansion.
- Suitability for children
Family friendly
- What to bring and wear
Please dress suitably for the weather. Christmas jumpers and knitwear are encouraged!
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 | SEN Relaxed Sessions (drop-in)
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.
Festive Sing and Sign Performances with Stafford Prep School
Enjoy a festive sing and sign performance from Stafford Prep School as pupils bring Christmas favourites to life through song and sign language.
Christmas at Shugborough | SEN Relaxed Sessions (pre-bookable)
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.