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Saturday, 04 July 2009

Special Events

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Special Tours
Our current programme of GUIDED WALKS including AFTERNOON TEA and BOOKABLE JOIUNT PACKAGES continues with July 5 Stafford Castle & Shugborough  Find out more HERE or call us on 01889 881388 for further details and to book a space.

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STEAM & VINTAGE EXTRAVAGANZA - JUNE 27 & 28
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 with attractions that include Flying Vulture Display, Pets Corner, Dog Show, Vintage Vehicle Parade, Licensed Bar,Live Music,Donkey Sanctuary, Fair Ground,Monster Inflatable, Craft Marquee, Food Hall, Up to 80 Trade stands PLUS a fabulous Heavy Horse Show with over 50 horses Plus lots more entertainment, activities and fun this is a great family day out.

Times   10am – 5pm.  Ticket Prices   Adult   £ 6 / Concession  £ 5 / Child   £ 4 / Under 5’s go free.  Lots more details  CLICK HERE

PLEASE NOTE, This event does not feature HELICOPTER RIDES. 

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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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21 - 22 August Shugborough Outdoor Picnic Movies
A fabulous new event, with outdoor BIG SCREEN MOVIE versions of MAMMA MIA (Aug 21) and GREASE (Aug 22) plus a Signal Radio 1 Roadshow.  Find out more HERE

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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 a further laps to the course to make it a 10km 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 UK
Organised by and raising money for Cancer Research UK's breast cancer research programme.  visit www.cancerresearchuk.org/breastcancer for further details
Times   11am - last entries 12:00 noon

EVENT ORGANISER: Cancer Research UK Shugborough Stride Committee
TEL 07884 233015 EMAIL shugboroughstride@hotmail.co.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    £7.00
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:07943 178890

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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 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    £5.50
Babes ‘in arms’ not visiting Santa are free. 

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SHUGBOROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMME 2009 Click a Button button for more info

This list includeds all of our major 2009 events.  All dates and prices may be subject to change

NEW IN 2009 - SCHEDULED GUIDED TOURS

Button 5 July ...................  Stafford Castle Package
FULL SCHEDULE OF WALKS & TOURS HERE

SPECIAL EVENTS 2009
   
Button 11 - 12 July ............... Pets and People Show
Button 21 Aug  ................ Picnic Movie - MAMMA MIA
Button 22 Aug  ...................... Picnic Movie - GREASE
Button 11 Oct ........................ Little Hearts Fun Run   
Button 18 Oct .......................... Shugborough Stride
Button 24 - 25 Oct .... Christmas Craft and Food Show
Button 31 Oct ..................... Halloween Spooktacular
Button 7 Nov ..................................... Bonfire Night  
Button 2 – 5 Dec .......... Christmas Candlelit Evenings
Button 12 – 13 Dec ...................... Santa at the Farm

EXHIBITIONS 2009
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20 Mar - 29 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 20 Mar - 29 Oct ........... ‘Just Passing Through’
Transport and its effects on the Shugborough Estate
CLICK HERE FOR MORE 

Button20 Mar - 29 Oct ...................... 'Material Girls'
This new exhibition explores the glitz and glamour of 1950s fashions CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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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