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Shugborough, The Complete Working Historic Estate.

Journey through the historic estate of Shugborough and discover a bygone era as our costumed living history characters bringing the past to life. Shugborough, The UK's only Complete Working Historic Estate is no ordinary stately home but a living, working experience of life as it was 2'' years ago.

Set on the fringes of the Cannock Chase, the estate is set in 9'' acres of stunning parkland and Riverside Gardens with elegant Mansion House, Working Victorian Servants' Quarters, Georgian Farm & Mill and Restored Walled Garden, which are all brought to life by costumed living history characters who share their lives and powerful stories from the past with visitors.

In addition the attraction also features a land train ride, play park, restaurant & tea rooms, craft workshops, gift shop offers a fantastic full day out.

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Images of Shugborough
Shugborough official logo © Joanne Beardmore
A stunning room in the Mansion House © Joanne Beardmore
Delightful gardens © Joanne Beardmore
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Attractions near Shugborough
The Ancient High House (4 Miles)*
Stafford's Ancient High House has been one of the most important buildings of the town for over four hundred years. Its late Elizabethan architecture makes it particularly distinctive among its 20th century neighbours.
Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre (5 Miles)*
This prominent vantage point and strategic site was quickly recognised by the Normans, who built a huge timber fortress here by 1100 AD. Extensively rebuilt in the Gothic Revival Style in 1813, the castle fell into ruin through this century.
Museum of Cannock Chase (6 Miles)*
Trace the Chase - Why not visit our new Heritage Lottery Funded Local History Gallery, and find out about the history of the Cannock Chase area? Interactive displays tell the story of our area.
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What's near Shugborough

Attractions:
  The Ancient High House  4 Miles
  Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre  5 Miles
  Museum of Cannock Chase  6 Miles
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Towns:
  Tixall  1 Mile
  Ingestre  1 Mile
  Milford  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Halifax Property Services  4 Miles
  Clothier & Day  4 Miles
  Evans and Evans  4 Miles
Hotels:
  The Swan Hotel  4 Miles
  Holiday Inn Express Stafford M6 Junction 13  4 Miles
  The Moat House  4 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Dalraddy Cottage  5 Miles
  No1 Stables Court  7 Miles
  Stable Cottage  9 Miles
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Campsites:
  Silver Trees Caravan park  3 Miles
  Pillaton Pools  6 Miles
  High Trees Farm  7 Miles
TIC: Stafford Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01785 619619  4 Miles



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Towns near Shugborough
Tixall Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Ingestre Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Milford Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Shugborough
The Swan Hotel (4 Miles)*
The Swan Hotel is a Quality Independent hotel located in the heart of Stafford Town Centre and has been lovingly restored. We have 31 quality bedrooms, including two four poster suites, which make full use of the history of the building.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford M6 Junction 13 (4 Miles)*
Located just off junction 13 of the M6, the Holiday Inn Express Stafford offers affordable accommodation. Bedrooms feature private facilities and Wi-Fi access.
The Moat House (4 Miles)*
The Moat House is the ideal quality venue for accommodation, conferences, eating out, functions and weddings. A warm and friendly welcome is assured in this four star, award winning, privately owned hotel in Staffordshire.
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Self Catering near Shugborough
Stable Cottage (9 Miles)*
No longer a working farm, our friendly family run, self catering accommodation offers peace and tranquility surrounded by fantastic views of the staffordshire countrty side. Blythe Farmhouse is a grade II listed building.
The Raddle Inn Log Cabins (11 Miles)*
The Raddle Inn lodges are in the grounds of a pub/restaurant. They offer self catering and B&B accommodation. The Lodges are 5 minutes from Alton Towers and 10 minutes from The Peak National Park.
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