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Sunday, 05 February 2012

FAMILY FUN AT SHUGBOROUGH
A perfect day out for the whole family during the school holidays.

Autumn Half Term Activity Week: 22-28 October
At the Farm, witches and ghouls are gathering in the Farm Parlour for an annual Celebration. The table will be laid with all manner of disgusting fayre. There will be a ‘guess what it is’ Feely Box as well as a Children’s Quiz. Story time for this special week will take place down in the cellar. You can also have a go at carving your own pumpkin (small extra charge and available Mon to Fri).

In the mansion house there’s a Halloween quiz trail to follow while in the Servants’ Quarters there will be a twice daily School of Wizardry in the Victorian schoolroom with many more fun craft activities.

It's much cheaper to get your tickets in advance, by booking online or calling the box office on 0845 459 8900. Under 5s FREE

SHUGBOROUGH LAND TRAIN
Our fab land train runs throughout the day offering fun and scenic rides - included in standard entry.

SHUGBOROUGH FUN
For a terrific family day out Shugborough takes some beating. Every day Shugborough provides a whole host of fascinating and fun experiences for everyone to enjoy.

Not only will children be captivated by our innovative storytelling of the past and interactive demonstrations they can also let their hair down over acres and acres of walks, trails and parkland.

ADDITIONAL FAMILY FEATURES
Shugborough also has a fun land train, playground, old-fashioned sweet shop, craft workshops, inluding interactive candle maker and an ice cream and gift shop.

FAMILY EVENTS
Also check out this years Special Events at Shugborough, which offers something for everyone, young or old!

Halloween 2011

NEW - THEMED WEEKENDS
This year we have a schedule of amazing themed weekends, imcluding nature days, treasure days and even a right royal weekend celebration! See more about our special themed weekends here. You can save money by booking for most of our events and day tickets in advance. Call our box office on 0845 459 8900.

BOOK AND SAVE ONLINE
Treat yourself or friends and family to a day out at one of Staffordshire's top tourist attractions.

It is possible to buy standard day tickets at greatly reduced prices and you can grab a bargain with discounted advance tickets to some of our most popular events. Day tickets are also cheaper if purchased in advance. You can also buy in advance by calling 0845 459 8900 OR

CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Shugborough can now offer brilliant children's birthday parties offering fabulous food and farmyard fun. See whats available here

MORE ABOUT SHUGBOROUGH FOR FAMILIES

Children and adults alike will love the rare breeds at the farm and a ride (or two) on 'Lucy the Train' is a must - after all it's included in the price of admission! Don't forget under 5s are FREE!

Youngsters can step into the past with the help of dressing up boxes and have fun in the games gallery at the farm as well as getting elbow deep in curds and whey.Children love to have a go at dollypegging, cheese-making, baking and candle dipping.

In addition any mums who feel their youngsters need to brush up on housework skills are welcome to bring the family along to the farm and servants’ quarters. Here, they can have fun learning old-fashioned cleaning skills including boot polishing, rug beating and learning to set a table properly.

Youngsters can also experience heaps of interactive fun in the brand new family galleries in the servants’ quarters and take the brand new Sculpture Trail on the newly opened Island Arboretum.

Take a tour around the world in the Mansion House, with a special trail picking out the different countries represented in the building and displays.
See hello to the animals at the farm, and a ride (or two) on 'Lucy the Train' is a must - after all it's included in the price of admission! Don't forget under 5s are FREE!

The estate is open every day 11am-5pm until 28 October. To fnd out more or book discounted tickets in advance visit www.shugborough.org.uk or call 0845 459 8900.

FARMYARD FROLICS
Visitors can also meet the animals at the farm including new arrivals, Primrose the Exmoor pony and Conrad the shorthorn calf. There are also longhorn calves which can be seen grazing amongst the iconic Shugborough rare breed herd.

MANSION HOUSE FUN
At the House we will offer an insight into life in a stately home with “Dressing for Dinner”, where they’ll have a go at how corsets and crinoline hoops work (amongst other things). We will also have a curiosity box full of strange and wonderful things that would be used in the house—to see if anyone can guess their uses.

GRAB YOUR SLATE or YOUR TOOLS
At weekends there are Victorian schoolroom lessons for the whole family to take part in and frequent demonstrations by craftworkers including the blacksmith.

COMING SOON

Halloween 2011

santa at the servants quarters

Xmas