Family-friendly things to do at Shugborough Estate

Published:: 22 January 2024

Woman carrying her son in an autumnal garden — Mother and Son in the Gardens | © Arnhel de Serra

There’s plenty to see and do for families here at Shugborough Estate, including family trails or visiting the animals at Park Farm. Find out what’s on and plan your visit.

Planning your family visit

There are toilets, and baby changing facilities at Park Farm, the Plant Centre and the Midden Yard.
We welcome breastfeeding across the whole estate.
There are facilities to warm up baby food and milk in Park Farm Tearoom and the Mansion Tearoom.
Push chairs are welcome across the estate, but we ask that they are left outdoors when visiting the Mansion, Servants Quarters or Lichfield Apartments.
We welcome budding cyclists on balance bikes or bikes with stabilizers. We also welcome scooters.

Changes to Play at Shugborough

From Sunday 30 June, Explorers Wood Play Area will close, it has been a fun and well- loved part of visiting Shugborough since 2016, but it’s reaching the end of its natural life. With the help of local schools, Shugborough’s accessibility network, and play designers, we are currently in the process of designing an exciting new play area here at Shugborough Estate which is expected to open in 2026.

In the meantime you will still be able to find place to play here at Shugborough, enjoying seasonally programmed activities across the estate, including family trails, craft activities and storytelling.

Visitors at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire — Exploring the mansion at Shugborough Estate | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Family Friendly things to do at Shugborough

Visiting Shugborough Estate, you will always find family friendly things to see and do, from trails to interactive exhibits or sporty activities. The gardens, parkland and historic spaces are perfect for keeping little ones busy.

Visit Park Farm

Visit Park Farm here at Shugborough, with historic breeds including Longhorn Cattle, Southdown Sheep and Dorking Chickens. The farm is a working farm, and so often the animals can be spotted around the estate, keep an eye out on your walk to spot them.

Visit the interactive Farmyard exhibit in the historic Mill Block, to find out the role that the Farm- Yard played in Shugborough’s History.