National Trust - Shugborough Estate Great Haywood, Stafford ST17 0UP

"I enjoy my day out here every though it was very warm & was a bit wind at the top of the hill but the views are worth the walk plus one of the few places where the deers aren't fenced in (dog on a lead). I can't comment of the house as it was shut & some how I missed the servant living quarters, guess I was to busy enjoying the grounds, which are very big. Nice big gardens (probably better in summer if your into flowers) plenty to see & enjoy. I will be going back to see everything I missed, also it gets busy in the afternoon."

".Easy place to reach, lots of signposts large free carpark. .What a fantastic day out, visiting Shugborough mansion and gardens Shugborough was handed over to national trust in 1966 We chose a Monday to visit, which was a good choice. We went on a 30-40 minute tour of the grand mansion house, which was amazing, the rooms where spectacular, the guide we had was very knowledgeable, and told some very interesting stories. After the tour, we had a snack and a coffee in the lovely little cafe. Plenty of very clean toilets about, with soap and hand dryers. A little area where you can purchase fresh garden vegetables for a donation . Dogs are welcome in the gardens but must be kept on a lead. Next we did the walk, it was a beautiful day, so we bought a guide book, and managed to find all the interesting monuments, lakes and trees, flowers gardens and vegetable gardens In all we walked five mile.. What’s great day Will do another national trust soon.."

"Not too busy when we went on a cloudy but warm day. Staff made us very welcome and were helpful. Some interesting exhibits to look at. Well stocked bookshop. The buugy was useful as the house is some distance from Reception. Plenty of car parking."

"Visited just before Christmas in 2019, when I spent my Christmas holiday in the area. They have a normal size car park, but because of December, it wasn't too busy anyway. After the welcome kiosk I headed to the historic farmyard, where I spent a little time to walk around and learn about the old times. Then went to the house which was already decorated for Christmas, just like the small garden. I was more interested to walk in the garden and estate, because we had a nice weather, but after recent rain, some paths were closed due to flood. A member of staff helped me to find the stone single track bridge, which leads to the village, and I found that bridge very lovely. All in one I had a good day and enjoyed the weather and fresh air. It can be a nice day out for anyone, I bet it's amazing at spring and summertime."

"Such a lovely place to walk around and soak up some history! With wildlife roaming the grounds. Such a beautiful and quite place. There really is so much to see, with a park for the kids to play and Percy The Park Keeps activities to keep the kids occupied on the walk! There is also a gift shop with a very cute book shop too. Places to go and grab a drink and also toilet facilities. Perfect afternoon out."