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Friday, 12 March 2010

Special Events

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SCHEDULED GUIDED WALKS including LUNCH Enjoy on eof our and fascinating guided walks including a lunch.  NEXT WALK:  Myths & Mysteries Mar 8th.  Call us on 01889 881388 for further details

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20 March – Season Opens

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25 – 26 April  Festival of Food and Drink

Feast your eyes, tickle your taste buds-  Celebrity Chef Demonstrations, up to 100 trade stands, Wine Tasting, Beer Tasting, Children’s Cookery School, Advance Cookery Classes, Cognac Tasting- A totally amazing gastronomic experience.
Times   10am – 5pm?? 
Ticket Prices   Adult   £ 6
Concession  £ 5
Child   £ 2
Under 5’s go free

EVENT ORGANISER: GMS Events
Telephone:02476 541055
Email:info@craftandfoodshows.co.uk

Website:www.craftandfoodshows.co.uk/

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6 – 7 June  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.
Times   10am – 5pm 
Ticket Prices   Adult   £ 6.50
Concession  £ 5.50
Child   £ 1.00
Under 5’s go free

EVENT ORGANISER: GMS Events
Telephone:02476 541055
Email:  Info@gmsevents.co.uk
Website: www.gardenersweekend.co.uk

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27 – 28 June  Steam and Vintage Extravaganza
Step back in time and be amazed at this huge array of Vintage vehicles, steam engines, motor bikes, cars and farm machinery. With an action packed arena. This is a great family day out.
Times   10am – 5pm
Ticket Prices   Adult   £ 6
Concession  £ 5
Child   £ 4
Under 5’s go free

EVENT ORGANISER: GMS Events
Telephone:02476 541055
Email: info@craftandfoodshows.co.uk
Website:www.craftandfoodshows.co.uk/

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11 - 12 July  Pets and People Show
If you love pets you will love this show. From advice about those weird and wonderful pets to the information on how to train your dog- you will find it at the show. You will be amazed at the array of pets and animals at the show. Sit back and enjoy our action packed arena with Cheshire Canine display team, Jive Pony, Amazing Flying Vulture and Loads more.
Times   10am – 5pm 
Ticket Prices   Adult   £ 7.00
Concession  £ 6.00
Child   £ 5.00
Under 5’s go free

EVENT ORGANISER: GMS Events
Telephone:02476 541055
Email: Info@gmsevents.co.uk
Website:www.petshowsrus.co.uk

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11 October  On Your Marks For Little Hearts Fun Run
This is a sponsored event in support of the National children’s Charity, Little Hearts Matter.  The Charity supports children diagnosed with Half a Heart Syndrome and their families.   This event is a 5km fun run with the opportunity to add one or two further laps to the course to make it a 10 or 15Km run. Alongside the main event will be a short fun run for children. To book a space call 0121 455 8982 or visit www.lhm.org.uk
Times   Children’s Fun Run - 10.30am start  
Main Run -   11.00am start

EVENT ORGANISER: Little Hearts Matter
Telephone:0121 455 8982
Email: info@lhm.org.uk
Website:www.lhm.org.uk

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18 October  Shugborough Stride for Cancer Research
Organised by and raising money for Cancer Research UK.  visit www.raceforlife.org for further details
Times   11am - last entries 12:30pm

EVENT ORGANISER: Cancer Research UK Shugborough Stride Committee
01283 561722 / 07836 618590
Jayne.sullivan@cancer.org.uk
Website:www.cancerresearchuk.org/breastcancer

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24 - 25 October Craft and 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’s entertainment for the kids too including a small fun fair.  
Times   10am – 5pm 
Ticket Prices   Adult   £ 6.50
Concession  £ 5.50
Child   £ 1.00
Under 5’s go free

EVENT ORGANISER: GMS Events
Telephone:02476 541055
Email:info@craftandfoodshows.co.uk
Website:www.craftandfoodshows.co.uk/

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29 October – Last day of the Season

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31 October   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.
Times   5pm - 9pm
Ticket prices  Adult   £9.00
Concession  £7.00
Child   £7.00
Family (2A+3C)  £26.00
1 Adult 1 Child Family £13.00
On the night prices for everyone are £1 more.

TRADERS:  if you are looking to possibly have a stand at this event please go to the TRADER section on the EVENTS start page and download the relevent information

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7 November  Bonfire Night  
One of the region’s biggest bonfire and firework displays superbly organised by Stafford Round Table.  Plus family funfair.  (Fair rides additional charge)
Times   4pm – 9pm
Ticket prices  Adult    £6.00
Child    £3.00
Family (2A+2C)  £15.00
(Family ticket only available in advance only.  Other tickets available on the night).

EVENT ORGANISER: Staffordshire Round Table
Telephone:07973 660798

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2 – 5 December  Christmas Candlelit 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, fun fair, snow showers, entertainers and a large gift and food marquee.      
Times   5pm – 9pm
Ticket prices  Adult   £10.00
Concession  £7.50
Child   £5.00
Family (2A+3C)  £28.00
1 Adult 1 Child Family £13.00
Season Pass Holders can get 50% off the above prices if tickets are purchased in advance from our box office on 0845 459 8900  On the night prices for everyone are £2 more.

TRADERS:  if you are looking to possibly have a stand at this event please go to the TRADER section on the EVENTS start page and  download the relevent information

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12 – 13 AND 19-20 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.
Times   10am – 4pm
Ticket prices  Adults    £3.50
Child    £5.00
Babes ‘in arms’ not visiting Santa are free. 

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SHUGBOROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMME
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This list includeds all of our events.  All dates and prices may be subject to change

SPECIAL EVENTS 2010

Button 14 Mar 2010 ..... Mothers Day Lunch SOLD OUT
Button 19 Mar 2010............. 2010 Open Seaon Begins
Button 20 Mar 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 20-21 Mar 2010 ... Spring Cleaning & Gardening
Button 2-5 April 2010 ............. Easter at Shugborough
Button 24 Apr 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 3 May 2010 .......... May Day Bank Holiday Fun
Button 22 May 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 23 May 2010 ........ Wild about Wildlife Festival
Button 31 May- 4 Jun 2010 ......... Half Term Activities
Button 5 Jun 2010 ...... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 19 - 20 June 2010 .......... Fathers Day Activities
Button 26-27 Jun 2010 ....Wings,Wheels,Speed,Steam Button 2,3,4 July 2010 ... Gardens & Homelovers Show
Button 17 Jul 2010 ..... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 24 July 2010 .... IML Summer Sessions Concert
Button 25 July 2010 .... Jools Holland Summer Concert
Button 15 Aug 2010 ...... Classic Car & Transport Show
Button 20 & 21 Aug 2010 ..... Outdoor Picnic Movies
Button 20 Aug 2010 - MAMMA MIA
Button 21 Aug 2010 - ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Button 30 Aug 2010 ...................... Bank Holiday Fun
Button 4 Sept 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 11-12 Sep 2010 ... Shugborough Country Show
Button 18-19 Sept ........ Preserves & Pickles Weekend
Button 3 Oct 2010 .................... Little Hearts Fun Run
Button 23-29 Oct 2010 ................ Autumn Fun Week
Button 29-31 Oct 2010 ... Gifts for Christmas Craft Fair
Button 30 Oct 2010 .............. Halloween Spooktacular
Button 6 Nov 2010 .............. Bonfire Night & Fireworks
Button 1-4 Dec 2010 ...... Christmas Candleit Evenings
Button 11 Dec 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 11-12 Dec 2010 ................ Santa at The Farm
Button 17 Dec 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner

THEMED WEEKENDS & HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 2010

Button 20-21 Mar 2010 ... Spring Cleaning & Gardening
Button 2-14 Apr 2010 ....................... Easter Activities
Button 19 - 20 June 2010 .......... Fathers Day Activities
Button 24-25 July 2010 ..................... Herb Weekend
Button 30 Aug 2010 ...................... Bank Holiday Fun
Button 18-19 Sept ........ Preserves & Pickles Weekend
Button 23 to 29 Oct 2010 ......... Autumn Activity Week

 
SCHEDULED GUIDED WALKS & LUNCHES 2010

Button 17 Jan 2010..............  Myths & Mysteries Walk
Button 30 Jan 2010.......  History of The Gardens Walk
Button 14 Feb 2010 ...... Valentines Day Walk & Lunch
Button 27 Feb 2010 ............... History Of the Gardens
Button 6 March 2010 ............. Myths & Mysteries Walk
Button 14 March 2010 .................. Mothers Day Lunch 

FULL SCHEDULE OF WALKS & TOURS HERE

EXHIBITIONS 2010

Button 19 Mar - 28 Oct .. ‘Fame, Fashion & Fast Cars'
Chronicling the high life of the 1960s and 1970s and features Patrick Lichfield's Photos. 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE 

Button 23 May- 28 Oct .. ‘Wild about Wildlife A brand new garden exhibition and sculpture trail created in association with the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Stafford College. 

Button 19 Mar - 28 Oct .. ‘Housekeeper's Storeroom'
CFind out what the housekeeper kept in her store cupboard and why it was always kept locked!

Button 19 Mar - 28 Oct .. ‘Just Passing through'
Exploring how canals, roads and railways shaped the Shugborough Estate. 

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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