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Building Arcadia: Creating a Forest Garden

Join our Forest Garden Team on a walking talk of Arcadia: Every Garden Counts.

  • Booking advisable
  • Admission applies

You'll get a sneak peak of the developing garden and learn more about forest gardening principles.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Standard£5.00
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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 2491895

Accessibility

Step free paths. 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

Meet at the Walled Garden.

Suitability for children

This event is family friendly, although more suited towards adults.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy footwear, this talk takes place along step free paths, but in a developing garden.

Other

It is advisable to book before hand, but any remaining tickets will be available on the day.

Contact info

Shugborough Estate

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