For a terrific family day out Shugborough takes some beating. Every day during the school holidays Shugborough provides a whole host of fascinating and fun activities for everyone to enjoy,
Plus on August Bank Holiday we have even more fun, with horse & carriage rides, brass bands, face painting, and games workshops and much more - all included in your standard entry.
SHUGBOROUGH FUN
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.
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.
In addition, Lucy the land train operates throughout the day offering fun and scenic rides.
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 eight new 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.
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!
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY 2010
Every Bank Holiday you can enjoy even more family fun with special additional activities such as Free horse & Carriage rides, brass bands, victorian games sessions, storytelling and free face painting.
