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Behind Closed Doors: Cellars, Stores, and State Rooms

Join our house and collections team on a behind the scenes tour of the Mansion. Including exclusive access to the cellars, stores and staterooms.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the 'private' signs?

Discover the what goes on behind closed doors with Shugborough's house and collections team, including important conservation works on the mansion and collection.

Have exclusive access to areas of the mansion which are not usually open to visitors, including the state bedroom and basement.

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Prices

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Per person£10.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children must be supervised. Families welcome.

Meeting point

Please head to visitor reception on arrival. The tour starts from the Mansion Portico.

Accessibility

The mansion 1 mile from the car park, there is a buggy service available, which runs from the visitor reception to the midden yard. This tour takes place across multiple floors of the mansion, including attic spaces and the basement. There is no lift and multiple stairs. During part of the tour you will need to wear a hard hat (provided). This tour lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes approximately.

Contact info

Central Booking Line

Upcoming events

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Behind Closed Doors: Tower of the Winds 

Join our expert tour guides on a 'behind closed doors' tour of the Tower of the Winds.

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on
4 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
12:00 to 12:45
+ 5 other dates or times
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Find Out: Wood Pasture Walks 

Find out more about Shugborough's Wood pasture project.

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on
9 Jul to 11 Aug 2024
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 4 other dates or times
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Summer of Play at Shugborough Estate 

Join us for summer of play for a jam-packed summer of fun!

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on
13 Jul to 8 Sep 2024
at
09:00 to 17:00
+ 57 other dates or times
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Head Gardener Walking Talks 

Join Shugborough's Head Gardener on a walking talk of the Walled Garden.

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on
16 Jul to 5 Nov 2024
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times