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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 details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

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

Meeting point

Meet at the Walled Garden.

What to bring and wear

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

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.

Other

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

Contact info

Shugborough Estate

Upcoming events

Sam Plants a Sunflower: Story Trail 

Follow this free story trail around the Walled Garden and Farmyard. In collaboration with Nosy Crow Publishers.

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14 Jun to 30 Sep 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00+ 108 other dates or times

The Painted Paradise: 18th century landscapes of Shugborough 

Discover Shugborough's historic landscapes through this exhibition of recently conserved watercolour paintings.

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14 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 140 other dates or times

Watercolour Workshop: Landscape Painting 

Be inspired by The Painted Paradise exhibition at Shugborough and enjoy a day creating your own watercolour landscape with artist Sue Chatterton.

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21 Jun to 24 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 4 other dates or times

Summer of Play at Shugborough Estate 

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Shugborough Estate from 20th July to 30th August. Normal admission applies.

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20 Jul to 30 Aug 2026
at 09:00 to 18:00+ 41 other dates or times