Shugborough Estate
Staffordshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Milford, Great Haywood, Stafford ST17 0UP
Telephone 01889 880160
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Shugborough Estate is an 18th-century mansion and working estate in Staffordshire, the ancestral home of the Anson family, Earls of Lichfield, with a walled garden, parkland deer, and a working farm alongside the mansion house. Reviewers rate it among the best-managed National Trust sites, praising the food and beverage offering as much as the house itself, and a shuttle is available for those who find the walk from the entrance to the house too far. Lord Lichfield's apartment on the second floor is a highlight for visitors interested in the family's more recent history.
Worth the trip
Lord Lichfield's second-floor apartment, giving a more recent, personal layer to the house's history beyond its 18th-century origins.
Before you go
There's a shuttle service for anyone who finds the walk from the entrance up to the house too far, and the working farm with longhorn cattle is a strong draw for children.
Reviewers consistently praise Shugborough Estate for its well-managed combination of parkland with deer, a working farm, and the walled garden, alongside knowledgeable and friendly staff throughout the mansion house. The 5th Earl of Lichfield's apartment, with its many rooms, is highlighted as a particular point of interest, and the on-site cafes and freshly made cakes and scones receive repeated praise. A shuttle service between the entrance and the house is appreciated by visitors who find the walk too far, and dogs are welcome on the grounds, though shade is noted as limited on hot days. The estate is consistently described as offering something for everyone, even on busy days.
18th-century mansion and estate, ancestral home of the Anson family, Earls of Lichfield
“What a lovely place, it has everything. The long horned cattle are amazing, the house and grounds are really worth a visit, plenty of things to keep children occupied, there's a little shuttle for anybody that finds the…”- Pam Garrad, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Mansion tea rooms is best for full meals all cooked fresh, whereas park farm cafe is more ideal for light bites such as sausage rolls.” - noah cawley
Common questions about Shugborough Estate
Where is Shugborough Estate?
Shugborough Estate is in Staffordshire, England, at Milford, Great Haywood, Stafford ST17 0UP.
Do you need a ticket to visit Shugborough Estate?
Yes - Shugborough Estate is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Is Shugborough Estate dog-friendly?
Visitor reviews suggest dogs are welcome at Shugborough Estate - one reviewer noted: “…facts. The cafes on site are fantastic. Dogs are welcome on the grounds but would not recommend taking them on a hot…”. Policies can vary between parts of a site and change over time, so confirm with the operator before visiting with a dog.
What is the highlight of visiting Shugborough Estate?
Lord Lichfield's second-floor apartment, giving a more recent, personal layer to the house's history beyond its 18th-century origins.
Is Shugborough Estate a ruin or still intact?
Shugborough Estate is largely intact - 18th-century mansion and estate, ancestral home of the Anson family, Earls of Lichfield.
