The Shugborough Estate is proposing to produce the ultimate Classical Christmas Experience. The show will have its usual attractions based around the Victorian Christmas theme that includes hundreds of candles lighting up the interior of the house, characters in costume, roasted chestnuts, carol singers and a whole host of traditional entertainment. A huge new attraction for 2008 will be the opening of the Gardens lit by thousands of lights aspiring to create an idyllic Christmas Scene including snow showers, reindeer sleigh rides and a children’s treasure hunt. This stunning venue set in the heart of one of the UK’s finest areas of outstanding natural beauty is both picturesque and inspiring. The fantastic and relaxed atmosphere offers you the chance to browse, sample and purchase 1000’s of individually handcrafted items from up to 100 exhibitors. The shopping pavilions are based in heated, lined, floored and framed marquees that create a warm, friendly environment with specialist demonstrations and activities that will capture the imagination of the whole family.

To help plan your day you can find below a list of the extra attractions that will be at the show. A full timetable will be listed closer to the date of the show.

Attractions include:
Children’s Make ’n’ Bake Area, Craft Make ’n’ Take Area, Celebrity Chef Cookery Demonstrations, Clay Workshop, Chainsaw Carving, Pets Corner, Donkey Sanctuary, Cooking with Spices Demonstration, Owls Great and Small, Live Music, Card Making Workshop, Full Catering Facilities.



To book tickets and find out more details please click on the link below.

Shugborough Historic Estate Website



How to get there:
Shugborough lies just a few miles from the county town of Stafford and is well signed from Junction 13 of the M6. The main entrance is located at Milford Common on the A513 Stafford to Lichfield Road.

BY CAR
Follow the brown heritage tourist signs from Junction 13 of the M6.

BY TRAIN
The nearest mainline stations are Stafford and Rugeley.

BY BUS
A public transport stop is situated near to the pedestrian entrance to Shugborough in the village of Great Haywood (Clifford Arms/Essex bridge). Arriva bus routes are 841/844 Stafford/Rugeley.