Set in 900 acres of English countryside in the heart of Staffordshire, Shugborough has rolling swathes of lush green parkland, historic woodlands and Grade I listed formal gardens which frame a perfect riverside setting.
Shugborough offers a wide range of tours for adult groups, taking in all aspects of The Complete Working Historic Estate, accompanied by scrummy lunches and cream teas in the Garden Room using recipes which include flour, salads & vegetables and even beer produced on the estate itself.
NEW SPECIALIST GUIDED WALKS 2010
Myths and Mysteries: A guided walk of the gardens and parkland taking in the Earl’s private Arboretum followed by lunch of soup & roll, cake, tea or coffee. £9.50 per person.
History Of The Gardens: A guided walk of the formal gardens followed by lunch as above. £9.50 per person.
Hermits & Hidden Gems: A guided walk around Haywood Cliffs taking in views of Flora & Fauna. Lunch as above. £9.50 per person.
All our groups enjoy a special rate and the group organiser will receive free entry. Of course coach drivers are always free and we also provide them with a complimentary meal voucher.
GROUP BENEFITS
• Group Organiser Goes Free
• Coach Parking
• Coach Driver Free Meal
• Special Menus and Catering
• Superb Group Discounts
• Exclusive Tours Available
For further information contact the Shugborough Group Reservations Advisor on 01889 881 388.
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WINTER VISITS FOR GROUPS
January 5 - March 20 2010
If you would like to visit us during the winter, the following activities are available during the daytime.
(Miniumum group size of 20)
Conservation Tour
A fascinating insight into the care and upkeep of a grand country house during the winter months. Find out about the traditional methods of cleaning, including using hog’s hair brushes and owl’s wings.
Available January to March 2010. Price: £10 per person. Can be combined with a 2 or 3 course lunch or dinner.
Lunch with the Housekeeper
Prospective servants in your group will discover the gruelling standards of hygiene required to win a position on the staff at Shugborough. This activity will take your group on a guided tour of the Servants’ Quarters, seeing life as it was in 1871. Try your hand at the chores in the kitchen and laundry then complete your visit with a hot meal in our Lady Walk Tearoom.
Price: £10 plus catering
Tours - Daytime and Evening
The following tours are available during the winter:
• Candlelit tour of Farm
• Tour of Museum and Servants’ Quarters
• History of Garden Tour - daytime only
• Magic, Myths & Secret Places - daytime only
Price: £10 plus catering if required
Menu choice and prices as previously stated
Please contact the group reservations team on 01889 881388 for further information or if you have any questions regarding your visit to Shugborough.
The estate boasts a fine mansion house, extensive working servants’ quarters and a homely working farmstead all presented, interpreted and occupied by costumed “first person” servants acting and talking exactly as though it was still the 1800s.
We will take your group on a journey through time and encourage everyone to get involved– having a go at dolly-pegging and cheese-making in our original, restored, working environments.
