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Christmas at Shugborough

Add some extra special festive sparkle to the most wonderful time of the year here at Shugborough Estate. Join us for festive fun as we celebrate a Shugborough Christmas.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This December explore the beautifully decorated Mansion and Servants Quarters, where rooms are decorated to tell the story of a traditional Christmas Day. You'll see magical festive displays celebrating food, gift giving, games and family traditions.

Throughout December the elves will make their home in the Brewhouse and Stables, you'll be able to visit their gift wrapping factory, and toy testing station. Help them out by testing out some games and toys! Whilst the reindeer are busy elsewhere, you can peek into their stables, to see where they make their home.

For a fully festive visit head to the the farm yard, peek into the farmhouse where you'll see the traces of the farmers and the animals Christmas day.

With Christmas touches to be found around the estate, you can visit the walled garden and join the 'Festive Veggies' spotter trail.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Family Friendly

Meeting point

Please check in at Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

Please see our Accessibility webpage for more information on accessing the estate at Christmas. We are running sensory friendly sessions for visiting the mansion, please see the separate event listing for more information and how to book.

Upcoming events

Event

Find Out: Trees at Shugborough 

Join our knowledgeable ranger team on a walk around Shugborough's parkland and woodland.

Event summary

on
12 Oct to 22 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Find Out: Folklore 

Join our ranger team on a walking talk around the gardens and grounds here at Shugborough learning about tales of Folklore, myth and tradition.

Event summary

on
17 Oct to 30 Oct 2024
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Gardener Jim's Pumpkin Trail 

Gardener Jim has lost his pumpkins, where has he put them! Can you help him find them throughout the walled garden and farm?

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on
19 Oct to 3 Nov 2024
at
09:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times
Event

Get closer to nature: Make a bug hotel 

Help out the creepy crawlies in your back garden by crafting a bug hotel.

Event summary

on
28 Oct to 2 Nov 2024
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 3 other dates or times