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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This December explore the beautifully decorated Servants Quarters, where rooms are decorated to tell the story of a traditional Christmas Day. You'll see magical festive displays celebrating food, gift giving, games and family traditions. Please be aware the Mansion is closed from the 23rd December. From 23rd December - 5th January (excluding Christmas Day) explore the wider estate.

Throughout December the elves will make their home in the Brewhouse and Stables, you'll be able to visit their gift wrapping factory, and toy testing station. Help them out by testing out some games and toys!

Whilst the reindeer are busy elsewhere, you can peek into their stables, to see where they make their home.

For a fully festive visit head to the the farm yard, peek into the farmhouse where you'll see the traces of the farmers and the animals Christmas day.

With Christmas touches to be found around the estate, you can visit the walled garden and join the 'Festive Veggies' spotter trail.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Family Friendly

Meeting point

Please check in at Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

Please see our Accessibility webpage for more information on accessing the estate at Christmas. We are running sensory friendly sessions for visiting the mansion, please see the separate event listing for more information and how to book.

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