Explore Park Farm at Shugborough Estate

Visiting the Farm

From Longhorn cattle, to Southdown sheep and even Tamworth piglets, the animals you will find here at Shugborough Estate have a long history of living at Park Farm and across the wider estate. In the farmyard learn about historic farming techniques, meet some of the animals, and visit Park Farm tearoom.

Southdown Sheep

Southdown is the oldest of the terminal sire breeds in the UK. Originated from native sheep, southdowns have roamed the South Downs in the South of England for many hundreds of years. Southdown Sheep arrived here at Shugborough as a wedding gift of 1700 sheep. This flock was incredibly profitable for both their meat and fleece. We’re building our flock and have introduced two rams, so we can prepare and control the lambing season next year.

Longhorn Cattle

Despite their horns, English longhorn cattle have an incredibly docile nature. They are excellent mothers and tend to have no trouble calving independently, and can even keep breeding past the usual cattle age due to their longevity. Longhorns have a thriftiness and hardiness that means they do not put themselves through any undue stress.

We mob-graze our cattle, meaning they are frequently moved from field to field. This ensures they are pasture-fed and encourage healthy grass growth. You'll find them grazing in the fields, and they're unmissable with their famous long horns.