The Complete Working Shugborough Historic Estate (Staffordshire)

Shugborough is an absolute treat for young children and perfect for a family day out. Although expensive once inside the estate there isn't much need for money you can take along a picnic and enjoy the beautifully cared for flowers and gardens amongst the main manor estate. Previously habited by Lord Lichfield it was rumer that after they had a fall out regarding a painting he was moved and since then I think he may have passed away however even though the estate is empty it's beauty lives on. The estate and farm are open most of the year holding festive day and nights such as a halloween and christmas evening. There is always other events non-related to the estate ...  Read the complete review

While looking for places to go to in the school holidays I stumbled upon a advertisement for Shugborough estate and as it was only 25 minutes from where I live in Lichfield I decided to go, I was unsure if it would be to my 6 year old's taste as like most children he prefers tacky places! However I knew that my partner and I would enjoy it ! And in-fact we all loved it! What is Shugborough? Shugborough is a working historic estate based near Stafford. The estate is set out in 5 main areas, the walled garden, Park farm, Parkland monuments and gardens, servants quarters and Museum and the mansion house. - Walled garden The walled ...  Read the complete review

I can't believe I haven't already reviewed this place. Shugborough Hall is an amazing place to visit at any time of the year and it is always fun. I have been going for years ever since I was little and it is a favourite place to visit for all of my family. I will attempt to get over in this review how fantastic it actually is and then hopefully you will go and visit. It is located in Stafford and just outside of the centre and there are plenty of signposts so you should be able to find it very easily indeed. It is in the middle of Cannock Chase so even before you drive onto the estate you have great Greenland everywhere and forests to walk through if you ...  Read the complete review