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.
Times
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.
Upcoming events
Behind Closed Doors: Tower of the Winds
Join our expert tour guides on a 'behind closed doors' tour of the Tower of the Winds.
Summer of Play at Shugborough Estate
Join us for summer of play for a jam-packed summer of fun!
Head Gardener Walking Talks
Join Shugborough's Head Gardener on a walking talk of the Walled Garden.