Summer of Play: Canoeing
Fancy an adventure on water this summer? Take a turn on the river behind the Mansion in a canoe and see Shugborough from a new perspective.
Join us for an adventure canoeing on the River Sow. Suitable for ages 8+.
1 hour guided sessions between 10.30am and 2pm. These sessions MUST be booked in advance. At time of booking please make us aware of any relevant access requirements or medical conditions.
Drop-in self-led sessions from 2.30-4.30pm, 14th and 15th August. These sessions last for 20-30 minutes and are allocated on a first come, first served basis (no booking). A fee of £5 per person can be paid on the day at the Terrace Steps via cash or card.
Please allow 30 minutes to get from the main car park up to the launch point. There is step free access up to the launch point, but several steps down to the water. There is a regular buggy service available that stops outside the Mansion.
Image credit: Steve Barber
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please meet at the launch point from the Terrace steps at the back of the formal gardens alongside the River. What three words: replays.steady.afflicted
- Please wear clothing you don't mind getting a bit mucky, and we recommend bringing an extra set just in case you get wet.
- There is step free access up until the launch point, but several steps down to the water. There is a regular buggy service available that stops outside the Mansion.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Dogs on leads are welcome on most of the estate, but there are restrictions around the river. Sadly dogs will not be allowed in the canoes.
- Please make us aware of specific access requirements when booking.
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Fancy an adventure on water this summer? Take a turn on the river behind the Mansion in a canoe and see Shugborough from a new perspective.
Join us for an adventure canoeing on the River Sow. Suitable for ages 8+.
1 hour guided sessions between 10.30am and 2pm. These sessions MUST be booked in advance. At time of booking please make us aware of any relevant access requirements or medical conditions.
Drop-in self-led sessions from 2.30-4.30pm, 14th and 15th August. These sessions last for 20-30 minutes and are allocated on a first come, first served basis (no booking). A fee of £5 per person can be paid on the day at the Terrace Steps via cash or card.
Please allow 30 minutes to get from the main car park up to the launch point. There is step free access up to the launch point, but several steps down to the water. There is a regular buggy service available that stops outside the Mansion.
Image credit: Steve Barber
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please meet at the launch point from the Terrace steps at the back of the formal gardens alongside the River. What three words: replays.steady.afflicted
- Please wear clothing you don't mind getting a bit mucky, and we recommend bringing an extra set just in case you get wet.
- There is step free access up until the launch point, but several steps down to the water. There is a regular buggy service available that stops outside the Mansion.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Dogs on leads are welcome on most of the estate, but there are restrictions around the river. Sadly dogs will not be allowed in the canoes.
- Please make us aware of specific access requirements when booking.
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