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Tuesday, 09 February 2010

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2010

Special Tours and Guided Walks
Our current programme of GUIDED WALKS including AFTERNOON TEA or SCRUMMY LUNCHES and BOOKABLE JOINT PACKAGES continues throughout January, February and March 2010.  Find out more HERE or call us on 01889 881388 for further details and to book a space.

Saturday, 13th February 2010 
A Victorian Valentine Dinner - SOLD OUT
On this romantic of weekends, join us in the Lady Walk restaurant for a superb evening of good food and music with a Victorian theme. Dine by candlelight and experience the romance of a by-gone era…
7.00 p.m. start
Cost per person £26.95

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Sunday, 14th February 2010
A Valentine’s Day walk
A guided walk of the gardens and parkland including an exclusive visit to the Earl’s private Arboretum followed by lunch of soup and a roll, cake, tea/coffee
Itinerary
11.00 a.m. Walk
12.30 p.m. Lunch
Cost per person: £9.50
Booking essential - Call our promotions department on 01889 881388

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13 - 21 February 2010
FEBRUARY HALF TERM FARM FUN
This year our terrific farm will be open throughout the half term school holidays, with activties, animals, play area, refreshments and heaps of farmyard fun for all
Entry is £5 adults and £4 for children.  Under 5s FREE

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20-21 February 2010
Shugborough Game Fair
This exciting fun packed weekend for all the family brings Midland Airgun Clubs including world champion action, gundog scurry, lurchers, terriers, birds of prey, fly casting and much more.  There will also be around 200 stalls of various trades, crafts and antiques and a fun fair for the little ones.
Times   9am - 6pm
Ticket prices  Adult   £10.00
Concession  £  5.00
Child (under 16)  £  5.00
Full Car (Up to 5) £20.00
Under 5’s go free

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Saturday, 27th February 2010
History of the Gardens Walk

A guided walk of the formal gardens followed by lunch of soup and a roll, cake, tea/coffee
Itinerary
11.00 a.m. Walk
12.30 p.m. Lunch
Cost per person £9.50
Booking essential - Call our promotions department on 01889 881388

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Saturday, 6th March 2010
Myths & Mysteries Walk
A guided walk of the gardens and parkland including an exclusive visit to the Earl’s private Arboretum followed by lunch of soup and a roll, cake, tea/coffee
Itinerary
11.00 a.m. Walk
12.30 p.m. Lunch
Cost per person £9.50
Booking essential - Call our promotions department on 01889 881388

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Sunday  March 14 2010
Mothers Day Lunch or Afternoon Tea
We are offering either a Two Course Lunch or an Afternoon Tea plus a fascinating ‘Myths and Mysteries’ themed guided walk with our expert guide.  Full Details, with prices, Times and Menus HERE

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26-27 June  Wings, Wheels, Speed, Steam and Horsepower
The 1st Annual West Midlands Festival of Wings, Wheels, Speed, Steam & Horse Power has it's maiden outing here at Shugborough, where  approximately 1,000 vehicles will be in  attendance and up to 60 Heavy Horses. gravity defying aerobatic displays and Captain Neville's Vintage Flying Circus. you will be able to eat, drink, sing and dance to the sounds of Glen Miller. The 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n‘ Soul American Pavilion with Rock n Roll & Soul Bands playing throughout the day and finally the Glam Rock & New Romantics Pavilion  There will be over 100 trade stands and a dedicated area for Aerojumble and Autojumble.  Get in the mood and arrive dressed in the style of your favourite period.
Times   Saturday 10am – 11pm    Last Entries 8pm for the evening entertainment
Sunday   10am – 5pm
Ticket prices  Adult   £9.50, Concession  £8.50,    Child    £4.50 (5-15 years)

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3, 4 & 5 July  Gardeners and Home Lovers Weekend
This refreshed, reinvented and reinvigorated event under new management returns to it’s original date and home and is bigger and better than ever. The Gardeners Weekend and Home Lovers fair will host trade stands, attractions and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained.  With the Home and Garden Theatre, Gardening Question Time, Home Staging, Create your own Hanging Basket Demonstration and Garden Design
Times   10am – 5pm
Ticket prices  Adult   £6.50
   Concession  £6.00
   Child   £1.00 (5-15 years)
   Under 5’s go free

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Sunday July 25th Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Grab your friends, pack a picnic, the boogie-woogie maestro is coming to Shugborough!
Jools Holland arrives with his outstanding Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and special guests Alison Moyet & Ruby Turner for a night of pure enjoyment - and tickets are now on sale. In the ambient setting of the estate grounds, with the historic Georgian mansion as a majestic backdrop, get ready to party with Jools and the band as he leads you in the boogie-woogie from dusk to the fireworks finale.
 
Advance Tickets: Adult £32.50 / Child £15 (ages 5-15)
Ticket Price on 25 July: Adult £37.50 / Child £20
Under 5 years - free entry, no ticket required

TO BOOK CALL our telephone box office on 0845 459 8900 or Book Concerts Online Here
 
Gates at 5pm: Support Artists from 6.30pm : Firework finale 10.30pm
Support artists to be announced closer to the show date.

Groups: IML offers a discount of 10% on any group bookings of 10 or more adults, booked at one time. These tickets are only available from the concert promoters direct on 01603 660444. IML Group price is £29.25 per ticket, minimum 10 tickets.

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15 August  Classic Car and Transport Show
A day of motoring nostalgia for the whole family.  Back at Shugborough after a nine year break this popular event will feature over 800 vehicles dating back to the 1920's with vintage and classic cars, sports cars, American and kit cars, club stands, motorbikes, commercials alongside arena attractions plus the popular auto jumble and trade area.
Times   10am – 5pm 
Ticket Prices   Adult/Concession £6.50
   Child   £3.00
Under 5’s go free
Further information will be available at:
www.transtarpromotions.com or by telephoning: Geoff or Linda Price, Transtar Promotions on 01922 643385.

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20 August  Outdoor Summer Picnic Movie Nights – Mamma Mia
21 August  Outdoor Summer Picnic Movie Nights – Rocky Horror Picture Show

Due to popular demand the outdoor summer picnic movies are back!  Erected against the breath-taking backdrop of the famous mansion house, thousands of picnickers will dance the night away as they watch the big screen blockbuster movies.  There are also gazebo spaces available and picnic hampers can be pre-ordered.  The event will be complemented by licensed bars and catering outlets.
Times   Gates Open   6.30pm
   Road show Begins 7.00pm
   Movie Starts  8.45pm
Ticket Prices   Adult   £10.00  (£8.00 in advance)
   Concession/Child £  9.00  (£7.50 in advance)
   Family   £32.00  (£27.00 in advance)
Special Advance Group Offer - Buy 8 tickets get 2 more free

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11 – 12 September Shugborough Country Show
The Country Show returns to Shugborough offering a fun packed weekend for all the family.  From arena acts, children’s entertainment and static rural demonstrations to a range of arts, crafts and gift marquees and a food hall, you are sure to find something for everyone.  Additional charges for rides will apply.
Times   10am – 5pm
Ticket prices  Adult   £6.00
   Concession  £5.00
   Child   £3.00
   Family (2A+2C)  £15.00
Advanced tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate from Oakleigh Fairs website only at
www.oakleighfairs.co.uk.

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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 7 Feb 2010 ............. Shugborough Bridal Fayre
Button 13-21 Feb 2010 .. HALF TERM FARM FUN WEEK
Button 20-21 Feb 2010 ......... Shugborough Game Fair
Button 13 Feb 2010 ............Victorian Valentine Dinner
Button 14 Mar 2010 ..................... Mothers Day Lunch
Button 19 Mar 2010............. 2010 Open Seaon Begins
Button 20 Mar 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 24 Apr 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 22 May 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 23 May 2010 ........ Wild about Wildlife Festival
Button 5 Jun 2010 ...... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
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 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 4 Sept 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 11-12 Sep 2010 ... Shugborough Country Show
Button 3 Oct 2010 .................... Little Hearts Fun Run
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 18 Dec 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner

THEMED WEEKENDS AND 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 18-19 Sept ........ Preserves & Pickles Weekend
Button 223 to 28 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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