Shugborough

Shugborough Welcome to the National Trust's Shugborough Estate. Also taking care of Downsbanks and Hawksmoor. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative.
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A Staffordshire paradise: a rich blend of landscape, monuments, gardens and architecture, shaped by exploration and global encounters. Welcome to the official page for the National Trust Shugborough Estate. We make sure we're available to respond to your comments and queries between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday. And sometimes we'll check in at the weekend because we've missed you :)

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September marks East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month. We're celebrating ESEA by exploring the stories behind o...
01/09/2026

September marks East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month.

We're celebrating ESEA by exploring the stories behind our Chinese heritage throughout September, from treasures in the Mansion to the iconic Chinese House.

What's on:

🖌️ Chinese Calligraphy Workshops
Try your hand at this traditional art form with workshops led by the CultureKind Chinese Community.
11.30 am - 1:00 pm | 30min sessions | £5 per person (booking essential, limited capacity)
🔗 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/shugborough-estate/events/4e8a5129-81c0-4257-b793-49fb3ce08a58

💃 Chinese Dance Workshops
Experience movement, culture and creativity in interactive sessions led by CultureKind Chinese Community.
1:30 - 3:00 pm | 30min sessions | £5 per person (booking essential, limited capacity)
🔗https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/shugborough-estate/events/8652cc67-bb05-43e4-a8e2-0900ec418dba

🏮Free Chinese Zodiac Trail
Follow our outdoor step-free trail through the formal gardens to the Chinese House.
🔗 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/shugborough-estate/events/ec008c43-5955-4487-aabf-dc2078c191b9

🏛️ Chinese Artefacts Collection
Discover Chinese and Chinese-inspired items throughout the Mansion and uncover the stories behind them.
Free with mansion admission

🏠Access inside the Chinese House
Take an exclusive look inside one of Shugborough's most distinctive garden buildings on select dates throughout September
1:00- 3:00 pm | 5, 13, 19, 27 September
🔗 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/shugborough-estate/events/2ebd90a3-8c37-47ae-bbf3-0b149ff5517a

History, culture, creativity and discovery await this September.
n CultureKind Chinese Community CIC

What was Thomas Anson's vision for Shugborough estate? 🎨Explore The Painted Paradise, an exhibition showcasing recently ...
28/08/2026

What was Thomas Anson's vision for Shugborough estate? 🎨

Explore The Painted Paradise, an exhibition showcasing recently conserved 18th-century watercolours that capture Thomas Anson's vision for Shugborough and reveal monuments that have since disappeared from the landscape.

📍 Inside The Mansion
🕚 Open daily, 11am to 4pm
🎟️Included with Mansion admission

Find out more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/shugborough-estate/events/9c931381-941f-4bc1-b01a-a19ec62bbd87

Do you have a sweet tooth? 🍫✨Treat yourself at the Mansion Shop! From rich chocolate and creamy fudge to all your favour...
27/08/2026

Do you have a sweet tooth? 🍫✨

Treat yourself at the Mansion Shop! From rich chocolate and creamy fudge to all your favourite sweet treats, we've got your sweet tooth covered.

And for those who love a cuddly companion with their confectionery, our adorable Marshmallow and S'mores Jellycats are currently in stock!

Pop in during your visit to Shugborough and discover the perfect sweet treat or gift.

Fantastic to see Shugborough recognised as one of Staffordshire's accessible visitor destinations. Accessibility matters...
26/08/2026

Fantastic to see Shugborough recognised as one of Staffordshire's accessible visitor destinations. Accessibility matters, and it's great to see local attractions leading the way.

Looking for accessible days out in Staffordshire this summer? 🌍

Whether you are after a peaceful woodland walk, a historic estate to explore or an adrenaline-fuelled day at the track or waterpark, Staffordshire has more to offer wheelchair and scooter users than most people realise.

In our latest blog, we cover six of the best accessible days out across the region, from the Shugborough Estate, Cannock Chase Forest to Alton Towers, Waterworld and Midland Karting, with full accessibility information for manual wheelchair, powered wheelchair and mobility scooter users.

Read our full guide here: 🔗

https://www.midshiresgroup.co.uk/accessible-days-out-staffordshire/

🌟 Join the team at Shugborough 🌟Looking for your next hospitality role?We're currently recruiting for:🍳 Cook☕ Food & Bev...
25/08/2026

🌟 Join the team at Shugborough 🌟
Looking for your next hospitality role?
We're currently recruiting for:

🍳 Cook
☕ Food & Beverage Team Leader

Whether you're passionate about creating delicious food or leading a team to deliver exceptional visitor experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 The closing date for both roles is 6 September 2026.

Cook - https://ntprodap1.nationaltrust.org.uk:4443/OA_HTML/a/ #/vacancy-detail/179358

Food & Beverage Team Leader - https://ntprodap1.nationaltrust.org.uk:4443/OA_HTML/a/ #/vacancy-detail/179360

Visit nationaltrustjobs.org.uk to explore all available opportunities with the National Trust.

Summer of Play at Shugborough (24 - 30 August) 🌞🧗‍♀️Climbing wall - Friday 28 & Saturday 29, 11am - 4pm Can you climb to...
24/08/2026

Summer of Play at Shugborough (24 - 30 August) 🌞

🧗‍♀️Climbing wall - Friday 28 & Saturday 29, 11am - 4pm
Can you climb to the top and view Shugborough from up high?

📍 No booking required; drop-in sessions throughout the day
🎟️ No additional fee, included with admission.

Find out more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/shugborough-estate/events/e64209c2-b2c4-477d-a20d-ea859110bdcc
🎨 Craft Sessions - Wednesday 26th August, 11am-3pm
📍Park Farm
🎟️ Included with admission. Drop in, no booking required.

⚽ Self-led activities every day
There’s plenty to discover across the estate, including farmyard games, football, archery, badminton and an indoor soft play area near the Stables and Brewhouse.

🏅 Sporty Sundays - Sunday 23rd
Take on javelin, hurdles, sack races and the classic egg-and-spoon race

22/08/2026

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Shugborough Estate, Holdiford Road, Milford
Stafford
ST170XB

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