Shugborough welcomes all visitors and works hard to provide access to as many people as possible.
The estate is car free which offers safe walking and wheelchair routes across the estate. The paths throughout Shugborough feature lots of benches, shelters and adapted picnic tables for everyone to enjoy.
Our Shuttle transport is superbly equipped to transport three wheelchair users, and it runs throughout the day from various shuttle stops.
Any Questions?
If you have a specific question regarding access please do not hesitate to contact us on 01889 881388 or email enquiries@shugborough.org.uk|. You may also wish to visit The Stafford & District Access Group|
Facilities
'Carers Go Free': Registered Carers gain free entry when accompanying disabled visitors
Wheelchairs: Eight available from the Ticket Office.
Shuttle Transport: We have a state of the art vehicle which transports both wheelchair and non-wheelchair users around the estate all day long.
Powered Scooters: Three self drive Batri-cars available for park and garden. PLUS two new ‘off-road’ trampers accessing trails and parkland walks. These are available from the Ticket Office. Call 01889 881388 for details.
Car/Coach Parking: Free Parking for disabled badge holders adjacent to the ticket office. Access to Walled Garden and Farm on foot, a few minutes walk. Other areas of the estate accessible by land train (weekends and school holidays), shuttle or foot. Wheelchairs and Batri-cars are available from ticket office.
Toilets: Two adapted WC at ticket office, farm and servants’ quarters.
Braille guides: Available in Mansion House, Servants’ Quarters and Park Farm.
Induction loop: Available in Ticket Office. Large print interpretation also available.
Guide dogs: Are welcome to all parts of the estate.
Baby Care facilities: In all restrooms
General Accessibility
The buildings on the Shugborough Estate are up to 300 years old, so it is difficult to install ramps, lifts and alter staircases. If you have a specific question regarding access please contact us on 01889 881388 or email enquiries@shugborough.org.uk|
Walled Garden & Craft Workshops: Level access.
Park Farm: Level access (except top floor of mill block).
Servants’ Quarters: Most of the ground floor accessible
House: Difficult for more severely disabled people and for visitors with wheelchairs, since there are many steps up to, and inside the house. However, staff are available to help. A stair climber is also available for part access to ground floor. Please note that the first floor is inaccessible for wheelchairs or anyone unable to climb stairs.
Shops: National Trust Gift Shop near servants’ quarters – no steps. Sweet Shop at Farm - no steps
Refreshments: The Lady Walk Tearoom: Garden Room and Farm Tearoom; easily reached; no steps. Thick handled cutlery available on request.
Gardens: Level access: Picnic tables. Butterfly Garden - recommended.