Step back in time to the days of air raid warnings, make do and mend and powdered eggs on a wartime themed experience at Shugborough this month.

The estate, near Stafford, is hosting an entertaining themed tour and lunch on Saturday November 20 which takes a look at the story of Shugborough during World War II.

Guests will be greeted by a complimentary glass of traditional elderflower wine before being treated to a delicious wartime two course lunch in the lovely Lady Walk Tearoom. The meal includes bangers and mash, made with Shugborough's own sausage recipe, followed by homemade jam roly poly and custard.

A costumed guide will then lead visitors through the impressive servants' quarters where the group will find out about the land army at the estate's walled garden, the effects of rationing on families and the role of the Earl of Lichfield in the Stafford home guard - a gentleman who manned his post on the Shugborough railway line every day while the butler brought him port and cake!

The tour starts at 12.30pm and costs £19.95 including food. Places must be pre-booked and early booking is advised.

To reserve a place, telephone 01889 881 388.