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 28th - 29th June
Shugborough Garden Show

This enormously popular show returns to its home and is bigger and better than ever before with trade stands, attractions and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained.  Attractions include a huge craft marquee, food hall, dozens of specialist garden nurseries, garden design experts, wood turning demonstrations and clay workshops. More info at www.gardenersweekend.co.uk

Times:   10.00am – 5.00pm 
Ticket prices:   Adult                  £  5.00
 
                       Child                    £  2.00
 
                       Family (2A+3C)   £15.00

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Additional admission charges to House, Museum & Farm applies

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July 8 and 9 at 7:30pm
Cancer Research 'Race For Life' event

Cancer Research UK's unique event where women come together to run, joog or walk 5km within the beautiful parkland and grounds.  Visit www.raceforlife.org or call 08705 134 314.
for entry participarion fee details and application forms.

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Saturday  26 and Sunday 27 July 10.00am - 5.00pm
Pets and People Show

A day of family fun with everthing for all you pet and animal lovers to enjoy.

Times:   10.00am – 5.00pm 
Ticket prices:   Adult                  £  5.00
 
                       Child                    £  2.00
 
                       Family (2A+3C)   £15.00

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SHUGBOROUGH MUSIC AND FIREWORKS WEEKEND 2008
Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2

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Friday August 1 at 7:30pm
'A Tribute to Rock and Pop' evening concert

The ever popular Rock and Pop night is now even more spectacular than ever before and is guaranteed to get you on your feet.  Join the party and dance the night away once again with a great night of live music headed and presented by the sensational TOYAH WILCOX and her band PLUS Tribute band ABBA MAGIC and 70s Tribute band DISCO INFERNO with an electrifying firework finale.

TICKET PRICES
Before & Up To 31st March  Adult £19  Child (7-16) £10 Family (2+2) £48
Before & Up 31st May  Adult £21 Child (7-16) £10 Family (2+2) £52
Before & Up 13th July  Adult £23 Child (7-16) £10 Family (2+2) £56
From 14th July and on day (subject to availability)  Adult £25 Child (7-16) £11 Family (2+2) N/A

To book call 0845 126 0797 or visit www.promsconcerts.co.uk

 

Saturday August 2 at 7:30pm
Proms Spectacular & Fireworks

The ever popular champagne picnic concert, Proms Spectacular returns to Shugborough with a programme of classical and popular British favourites. 
Joanne Malin introduces the internationally acclaimed City Concert Orchestra conducted by Adrian Jackson, as they perform greats including; Rule Britannia, Sea Songs, Land Of Hope And Glory, Spitfire Prelude, Battle Of Britain March and Crown Imperial.  The Orchestra will be joined by opera star, Elizabeth MacDonald who makes a welcome return to Shugborough, supported by the Midland Symphony Choir.  The evening starts with an aerial display by a World War II Spitfire and concludes with a breathtaking choreographed firework finale.

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TICKET PRICES
Before & Up To 31st March  Adult £23  Child (7-16) £14 Family (2+2) £65
Before & Up 31st May  Adult £25 Child (7-16) £15 Family (2+2) £70
Before & Up 13th July  Adult £27 Child (7-16) £16 Family (2+2) £76
From 14th July and on day (subject to availability)  Adult £30 Child (7-16) £18 Family (2+2) N/A

To book call 0845 126 0797 or visit www.promsconcerts.co.uk

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25 August 11am - 5pm
Bank Holiday Family Activity Day

All of Shugborough 2008 Bank Holidays will feature Brass Bands, Face Painters, HeavyHorses and Victorian play workshops.  Normal entry applies

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Saturday  20 September 11am - 5pm
Lilliput Lane Annual Fair 2008

Admire the UK manufactured, hand-made, hand painted miniature cottages based on vernacular architecture throughout Great Britain at Lilliput Lane's 'premier' event of the year.

Adult £12, Con £9.50, Child £7, Family £30, 1 Adult 1 Child Ticket £15. Ticket price also includes full access to all of Shugborough, including Mansion House, Farm, Museum, Gardens and Working Servants' Quarters. (NT members get free access to House & Gardens and may upgrade to a full ticket - see handbook)

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Sunday 5 October 11am - 5pm
Shugborough Words & Wonders Day

The key aim of the day is to inspire children, adults and families to engage with creative reading and writing and storytelling through a range of performance and workshop based activities including storytellers, art and craft tasters, poetry performances and workshops, authors, book illustrators and baby bounce and rhyme, so come and join in the family fun.

Adult £12, Con £9.50, Child £7, Family £30, 1 Adult 1 Child Ticket £15. Ticket price also includes full access to all of Shugborough, including Mansion House, Farm, Museum, Gardens and Working Servants' Quarters. (NT members get free access to House & Gardens and may upgrade to a full ticket - see handbook)

Half Standard admission Price on production of a Staffordshire Library Card

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Friday 31 October 5pm - 9pm
Halloween Spooktacular

Dust down your broomstick and prepare yourself for the spookiest event of the year with Halloween ‘hocus pocus’ in the Mansion House and Servants’ Quarters

Advance ticket prices are Adult £9 Conc & Child £7, Family £26, 1 adult & 1 child  £13 - On the night prices are £1 more

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Saturday 8 november from 4pm
Shugborough Bonfire & Fireworks Night

One of the regions biggest bonfire and firework displays superbly organised by Stafford Round Table.  Plus family funfair.  (Fair rides additional charge)
Price details and booking details will be available later in the year

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Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 10.00am - 5.00pm
Shugborough Christmas Craft & Food Show

Experience a festive celebration of the very best in crafts, gifts and fine food and wine.  You’re sure to find that unique gift, whether it be a special present or simple stocking filler.  There entertainment for the kids too including a small fun fair

Adult £5, Concession £4, Children £2

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Dec 3rd until Dec 6th 2008 5pm until 9pm
Shugborough Candlelit Christmas Evenings

The estate is transformed into a magical winter wonderland as the Mansion House and Servants quarters are candlelit and decorated with real flowers, holly and traditional trimmings.  Costumed characters will tell the story of Christmases past plus there will be brass bands, carol singers, snow showers, entertainers and a large gift and food marquee.  

ADVANCE PRICES Adult £10, Concession £7.50, Child £5, Family £28, 1 Adult & 1 Child £13. 
Season Pass Holders can get 50% off the above prices if tickets are purchased in advance from our box office on 0845 126 0797.
On the night prices for everyone are £2 more.

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13 – 14 December
Santa at the Farm

Visit Santa at the fireside in the farmhouse kitchen and receive a small Christmas Decoration made by Santa's elves.  See the decorated farm house with roaring fires the nativity scene with pudding the donkey.   Train rides available.

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SHUGBOROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMME 2008 Click a Button button for more info

This list includeds all of our major 2008 events.  All dates and prices may be subject to change


Button 25 August .......... Bank Holiday Family Activities
Button 20-21 September ....... Lilliput Lane Annual Fair
Button 5 October ...........Words & Wonders Family Day
Button 12 October .......On Your Marks For Little Hearts
Button 19 October ...................... Shugborough Stride
Button 31 October .................................... Halloween
Button 8 November ..............................
Bonfire Night
Button 15-16 November . Christmas Craft & Food Show
Button  3,4,5 & 6 Dec ..... Christmas Candlelit Evenings

Button  13-14 Dec ........................ Santa At The Farm

EXHIBITIONS 2008

Button 14 Mar - 29 Oct .................Fashion in the 1870
Button 14 Mar - 29 Oct...Thomas Anson: Patron of Arts

All dates and prices may be subject to change

Most events have a separate charge.
A booking fee may apply to online or telephone transactions. 
All events and any part of the Shugborough offer may be subject to change.
Call for the latest information on 01889 881 388

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