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Shugborough is legendary for the historic follies within its grounds including the Shepherd’s Monument, that’s rumoured to be associated with the Holy Grail.

In autumn there are colourful walks in the course of the parkland and the arboretum, which was created by Patrick Lichfield on an island.

Lord Lichfield collected acorns from world wide, and now there are nearly 200 several types of oak trees from Europe, North America and Asia inside the arboretum.

Shugborough also has an historic walled garden where heirloom types of fruit and vegetables are grown.

It is definitely one of the few surviving complete estates in Britain, and its 900 acres at the moment are leased by Staffordshire County Council from the National Trust, which was bequeathed the estate.

That’s why there’s also a reconstructed chemist shop, tailors and Victorian classroom within the on-site Staffordshire County Museum, in addition to costumed volunteers within the mansion’s servants’ quarters who explain how the farm made butter and cheese in addition to providing other food for the self-sufficient estate.

This weekend – October 19 and 20 – visitors can see how the mansion’s furniture and fittings are “put to bed”.

The house will close from October 25 however the farm remains open until November 1, and from next Saturday – October 26 – it’s going to host per week of half-term activities, including pumpkin carving, although there’ll even be events to celebrate Halloween, Bonfire Night and yuletide later within the year.

Entrance is £15 for adults, £9 for kids, £12 concessions, and family tickets can be found. National Trust members pay half price and there are reduced fees for online advance tickets.

For additional information visit www.shugborough.org.uk