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15 August  Classic Car and Transport Show
A day of motoring nostalgia for the whole family.  Back at Shugborough after a nine year break this popular event will feature over 800 vehicles dating back to the 1920's with vintage and classic cars, sports cars, American and kit cars, club stands, motorbikes, commercials alongside arena attractions plus the popular auto jumble and trade area.
Times   10am – 5pm
Ticket Prices   Adult/Concession £6.50    Child £3.00 Under 5’s go free
Season Pass Holders get 2 for 1 entry on the day

Further information will be available at: www.transtarpromotions.com or by telephoning: Geoff or Linda Price, Transtar Promotions on 01922 643385.

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AUG 20 & 21 The 2010 Outdoor Summer Picnic Movie Nights
Aug 20 - MAMMA MIA (PG)
AUG 21 - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (12)
PLUS ROADSHOW on
both nights before the movies begin to get you in the mood

Due to popular demand the outdoor summer picnic movies are back!  Set against the breath-taking backdrop of the famous mansion house, thousands of picnickers will dance the night away as they watch the big screen blockbuster movies.  There are also gazebo spaces available.  The event will be complemented by licensed bars and catering outlets.

Times   Gates Open   6.30pm /  Road show Begins 7.00pm /    Movie Starts  8.45pm
Ticket Prices   Adult   £10.00 on the night   (£8.00 in advance) /    Concession/Child £  9.00 on the night  (£7.50 in advance) /    Family   £32.00 on the night  (£27.00 in advance)

Special Advance Group Offer - Buy 8 tickets get 2 more free
Season Pass Holders get 50% off the on the night prices if purchased in advance

BUY NOW and SAVE by calling the box office on 0845 459 8900

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4 Sept 2010
Murder Mystery Dinner Show- Details Coming Soon

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11 – 12 September Shugborough Country Show
The Country Show returns to Shugborough offering a fun packed weekend for all the family.  From arena acts, children’s entertainment and static rural demonstrations to a range of arts, crafts and gift marquees and a food hall, you are sure to find something for everyone.  Additional charges for funfair rides will apply.

Times   10am – 5pm
Ticket prices  Adult Advance  £6.00 (£7 on the day)
Concession/Senior Advance  £5.00 (£6 on the day
Child Advance £2.50 (£3.00 on the day)
Family (2A+2C) Advance £15.00 (£17 on the day)
Season Pass Holders can get 2 for 1 entry on the day
Group Rate Buy 10 get 1 Free.  Driver & Guide Free

Advanced tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate from Oakleigh Fairs website only at  www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/shugborough.

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3 October  On Your Marks For Little Hearts Fun Run
This is a sponsored event in support of the National children’s Charity, Little Hearts Matter.  The Charity supports children diagnosed with Half a Heart Syndrome and their families.   This event is a 5km fun run with the opportunity to add one or two further laps to the course to make it a 10 or 15Km run. Alongside the main event will be a short fun run for children. To book a space call 0121 455 8982 or visit
www.lhm.org.uk
Times   Children’s Fun Run - 10.30am start  Main Run -   11.00am start

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29, 30 & 31 October Gifts for Christmas and Live Crafts Fair
Gifts for Christmas & Live Crafts shows have established themselves as one of the UK's very best regional seasonal gift events. Come into the floored and heated Gifts for Christmas Pavilion where you will find a cornucopia of the stylish, elegant, unusual & luxurious gifts. In the Live Crafts Pavilion you will meet the makers, see them at work & purchase some of the finest examples of British art, craft, fashion & design. A mouth watering Food and Drink Court is definitely an essential ingredient to every Christmas Show. Come along and browse or buy Gifts and Craft not available anywhere else. Indulge your taste buds in absolute comfort whatever the weather.
Times   10am – 5pm
Ticket prices  Adult Advance £5.90 (£6.90 on the day) 
Child Advance (5-15 years) £1.40 (£2.40 on the day)   Under 5s FREE

Season Pass Holders 2 for 1 on Oct 29 & 30 (Not Oct 31) if purchased in advance
Group Rates 10% off 10 or more, 15% off 10-20, 20% off over 20 - for group rate contact organiser direct on 01494 445105
Disabled viistors and their carers can get £1 off tickets purchased on the day (not available in advance)

Buy your tickets in advance and SAVE through our box office 0845 459 8900

More details about this event available at www.giftsforchristmasfair.co.uk

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30 October   Halloween Spooktacular
Dust down your broomstick and prepare yourself for the spookiest event of the year with Halloween ‘hocus pocus’ in the Mansion House and Servants’ Quarters.
Times   5pm - 9pm
Ticket prices  Adult   £10.00   (£9.00 in advance)  
   Concession  £  8.00   (£7.00 in advance) 
   Child   £  8.00   (£7.00 in advance)
   Family (2A+3C)  £30.00   (£26.00 in advance)
   1 Adult 1 Child Family £15.00   (£13.00 in advance)

Buy your tickets in advance and SAVE through our box office 0845 459 8900

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6 November  Bonfire Night
One of the region’s biggest bonfire and firework displays superbly organised by Stafford Round Table.  Plus family funfair.  (Fair rides additional charge)
Times   TBC
Ticket prices  TBC

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1 – 4 December  Christmas Candlelit Evenings
The estate is transformed into a magical winter wonderland as the Mansion House and Servants quarters are candlelit and decorated with real flowers, holly and traditional trimmings.  Costumed characters will tell the story of Christmases past plus there will be brass bands, carol singers, snow showers, entertainers and a large gift and food marquee.      
Times   5pm – 9pm
Ticket prices  Adult   £12.00   (£10.00 in advance)
   Concession  £  9.50   (£7.50 in advance)
   Child   £  7.00   (£5.00 in advance)
   Family (2A+3C)  £30.00   (£26.00 in advance
   1 Adult 1 Child Family £15.00   (£13.00 in advance)
Season Pass Holders can get 50% off the above prices if tickets are purchased in advance from our box office.  This offer for Season Pass holders is not available on the night.

Buy your tickets in advance and SAVE through our box office 0845 459 8900

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11 – 12 & 18 – 19 December  Santa at the Farm
Visit Santa at the fireside in the farmhouse kitchen and receive a small Christmas Decoration made by Santa's elves.  See the decorated farm house with roaring fires the nativity scene with pudding the donkey.   Train rides available.
Times   10am – 4pm
Ticket prices  Adults    £3.50
Child    £5.50
Babes ‘in arms’ not visiting Santa are free.  Buy your tickets in advance and SAVE through our box office 0845 459 8900

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11 & 17 Dec 2010
Murder Mystery Dinner Shows- Details Coming Soon

SHUGBOROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMME
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This list includeds all of our events.  All dates and prices may be subject to change

SPECIAL EVENTS 2010

Button 14 Mar 2010 ..... Mothers Day Lunch SOLD OUT
Button 19 Mar 2010............. 2010 Open Seaon Begins
Button 20 Mar 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 20-21 Mar 2010 ... Spring Cleaning & Gardening
Button 2-5 April 2010 ............. Easter at Shugborough
Button 24 Apr 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 3 May 2010 .......... May Day Bank Holiday Fun
Button 22 May 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 23 May 2010 ........ Wild about Wildlife Festival
Button 31 May- 4 Jun 2010 ......... Half Term Activities
Button 5 Jun 2010 ...... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 19 - 20 June 2010 .......... Fathers Day Activities
Button 26-27 Jun 2010 ....Wings,Wheels,Speed,Steam Button 2,3,4 July 2010 ... Gardens & Homelovers Show
Button 17 Jul 2010 ..... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 24 July 2010 .... IML Summer Sessions Concert
Button 25 July 2010 .... Jools Holland Summer Concert
Button 15 Aug 2010 ...... Classic Car & Transport Show
Button 20 & 21 Aug 2010 ..... Outdoor Picnic Movies
Button 20 Aug 2010 - MAMMA MIA
Button 21 Aug 2010 - ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Button 30 Aug 2010 ...................... Bank Holiday Fun
Button 4 Sept 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 11-12 Sep 2010 ... Shugborough Country Show
Button 18-19 Sept ........ Preserves & Pickles Weekend
Button 3 Oct 2010 .................... Little Hearts Fun Run
Button 23-29 Oct 2010 ................ Autumn Fun Week
Button 29-31 Oct 2010 ... Gifts for Christmas Craft Fair
Button 30 Oct 2010 .............. Halloween Spooktacular
Button 6 Nov 2010 .............. Bonfire Night & Fireworks
Button 1-4 Dec 2010 ...... Christmas Candleit Evenings
Button 11 Dec 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner
Button 11-12 Dec 2010 ................ Santa at The Farm
Button 17 Dec 2010 .... Murder Mystery Evening Dinner

THEMED WEEKENDS & HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 2010

Button 20-21 Mar 2010 ... Spring Cleaning & Gardening
Button 2-14 Apr 2010 ....................... Easter Activities
Button 19 - 20 June 2010 .......... Fathers Day Activities
Button 24-25 July 2010 ..................... Herb Weekend
Button 30 Aug 2010 ...................... Bank Holiday Fun
Button 18-19 Sept ........ Preserves & Pickles Weekend
Button 23 to 29 Oct 2010 ......... Autumn Activity Week

 
SCHEDULED GUIDED WALKS & LUNCHES 2010

Button 17 Jan 2010..............  Myths & Mysteries Walk
Button 30 Jan 2010.......  History of The Gardens Walk
Button 14 Feb 2010 ...... Valentines Day Walk & Lunch
Button 27 Feb 2010 ............... History Of the Gardens
Button 6 March 2010 ............. Myths & Mysteries Walk
Button 14 March 2010 .................. Mothers Day Lunch 

FULL SCHEDULE OF WALKS & TOURS HERE

EXHIBITIONS 2010

Button 19 Mar - 28 Oct .. ‘Fame, Fashion & Fast Cars'
Chronicling the high life of the 1960s and 1970s and features Patrick Lichfield's Photos. 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE 

Button 23 May- 28 Oct .. ‘Wild about Wildlife A brand new garden exhibition and sculpture trail created in association with the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Stafford College. 

Button 19 Mar - 28 Oct .. ‘Housekeeper's Storeroom'
CFind out what the housekeeper kept in her store cupboard and why it was always kept locked!

Button 19 Mar - 28 Oct .. ‘Just Passing through'
Exploring how canals, roads and railways shaped the Shugborough Estate. 

All dates and prices may be subject to change

Most events have a separate charge.
A booking fee may apply to online or telephone transactions. 
All events and any part of the Shugborough offer may be subject to change.
Call for the latest information on 01889 881 388

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