Stourhead (National Trust)
The Estate Office
Stourton
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
England
Website
General information
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
Events information and bookings
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
http://stourheadnt.wordpress.com
General/group enquiries
stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
01747 841152
Fax
General Enquiries
01747 842005
With something to see all year round, Stourhead is full of surprises. As well as the outstanding 18th century landscape gardens with their temples and grotto, there is also a Palladian Mansion with large painting collection and Chippendale the Younger furniture. Also on the Estate, Whitesheet Hill contains Iron Age Barrows, a hill fort and remnant of Cold War bunkers, showing the importance of Stourhead over 6000 years of occupation.
There is also a restauruant, National Trust shop, Farm Shop, First-View Art Gallery, Ice Cream Parlour, and the Spread Eagle Inn, all open to visitors all year round.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
A 6 seater, volunteer-driven garden buggy (subject to avilability) to go round the beautiful lakeside path.
Parking for disabled badge holders in lower car park by garden entrance.
Wheelchair accessible toilets at the house, main visitor reception and Spread Eagle courtyard.
The Estate Office
Stourton
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
England
Website
General information
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
Events information and bookings
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
http://stourheadnt.wordpress.com
General/group enquiries
stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
01747 841152
Fax
General Enquiries
01747 842005
Classical temples, including the Pantheon and Temple of Apollo, are set around the central lake at the end of a series of vistas, which change as the visitor moves around the paths and through the magnificent mature woodland with its extensive collection of exotic trees. The house, begun in 1721 by Colen Campbell, contains furniture by the younger Chippendale and fine paintings. King Alfred’s Tower, an intriguing red-brick folly built in 1772 by Henry Flitcroft, is almost 50m high and gives breathtaking views over the estate. Much of the estate woodland and downland is managed for nature conservation and there are two interesting Iron Age hill-forts, Whitesheet Hill and Park Hill Camp. There are also waymarked walks and an exhibition about the estate in the reception building.
Collection details
Agriculture, Architecture, Natural Sciences, Social History
Collections services
- Specialist publications on collections available
The Estate Office
Stourton
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
England
Website
General information
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
Events information and bookings
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
http://stourheadnt.wordpress.com
General/group enquiries
stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
01747 841152
Fax
General Enquiries
01747 842005
Rise and Shine!
Wrap up warm and experience another side of Stourhead House - see some of the showrooms in their dust covers and find out what we get up to during the cold winter months. Talk to the house team about the challenges of caring for a historic collection. Pick up some handy National Trust housekeeping tips and make the most of this special chance to get involved with our conservation work.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
Rise and Shine!
Wrap up warm and experience another side of Stourhead House - see some of the showrooms in their dust covers and find out what we get up to during the cold winter months. Talk to the house team about the challenges of caring for a historic collection. Pick up some handy National Trust housekeeping tips and make the most of this special chance to get involved with our conservation work.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
Rise and Shine!
Wrap up warm and experience another side of Stourhead House - see some of the showrooms in their dust covers and find out what we get up to during the cold winter months. Talk to the house team about the challenges of caring for a historic collection. Pick up some handy National Trust housekeeping tips and make the most of this special chance to get involved with our conservation work.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
Rise and Shine!
Wrap up warm and experience another side of Stourhead House - see some of the showrooms in their dust covers and find out what we get up to during the cold winter months. Talk to the house team about the challenges of caring for a historic collection. Pick up some handy National Trust housekeeping tips and make the most of this special chance to get involved with our conservation work.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
Rise and Shine!
Wrap up warm and experience another side of Stourhead House - see some of the showrooms in their dust covers and find out what we get up to during the cold winter months. Talk to the house team about the challenges of caring for a historic collection. Pick up some handy National Trust housekeeping tips and make the most of this special chance to get involved with our conservation work.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
Rise and Shine!
Wrap up warm and experience another side of Stourhead House - see some of the showrooms in their dust covers and find out what we get up to during the cold winter months. Talk to the house team about the challenges of caring for a historic collection. Pick up some handy National Trust housekeeping tips and make the most of this special chance to get involved with our conservation work.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
Easter Egg Trail
Spring time family fun with our new Easter trail, giant games, face-painting and of course…chocolate!
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Child £2.50
Easter Egg Trail
Spring time family fun with our new Easter trail, giant games, face-painting and of course…chocolate!
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Child £2.50
Behind the Scenes: Attics and Cellars
Have you ever wondered why we don’t open the whole of Stourhead House to our visitors? This is a very special chance to go behind the scenes and find out. See how we use the basement rooms today and then climb right to the top of the house to see the empty attic rooms where the Hoare family’s servants once slept!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission plus £3 per adult, children - no extra charge
Rhododendrons Aplenty
We have a lovely collection of rhododendrons and a member of our garden team will be your guide around the landscape garden focussing on the wonderful floral displays.
Phone our box office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Where
Stourhead garden
Admission
Adult £10, Child £5
Website
Bluebell Walk
Join our Head Ranger for a woodland walk to experience Stourhead’s breathtaking bluebell display and learn how we look after the woods for you and for wildlife.
Call our box office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-12pm
Where
Meet in main Visitor Reception to head out into the woods
Admission
Adult £10 Child £5
Website
Rhododendrons Aplenty
We have a lovely collection of rhododendrons and a member of our garden team will be your guide around the landscape garden focussing on the wonderful floral displays.
Phone our box office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Where
Stourhead garden
Admission
Adult £10, Child £5
Website
Behind the Scenes: Attics and Cellars
Have you ever wondered why we don’t open the whole of Stourhead House to our visitors? This is a very special chance to go behind the scenes and find out. See how we use the basement rooms today and then climb right to the top of the house to see the empty attic rooms where the Hoare family’s servants once slept!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission plus £3 per adult, children - no extra charge
Festival of the Voice
Our annual celebration of song! St back and relax or join in as groups from around the region provide the entertainment with glorious Stourhead as their stage.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead garden and house
Admission
Normal admission charges apply
How Do They Do That?
Looking after the garden needs many different approaches. Join Penny, our Assistant Head Gardener as she shares how our team present and conserve this living work of art. Phone our box office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
2-4pm
Where
Stourhead garden
Admission
Adult £10, Child £5
Website
Cup Cake Canter & Cream Tea Sunday
Summer fun with the Eco Fitness team. Work up an appetite for your cream scone reward on the 5k walk/jog/run, or canter for a cup cake treat if you’re under 16. For more information or to download an entry form please visit the Eco Fitness website.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 18+
- 11-13
- 16-17
When
11am-
Where
Stourhead garden and estate
Admission
Adult £8, child £3
Website
Cup Cake Canter & Cream Tea Sunday
Summer fun with the Eco Fitness team. Work up an appetite for your cream scone reward on the 5k walk/jog/run, or canter for a cup cake treat if you’re under 16. For more information or to download an entry form please visit the Eco Fitness website.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 18+
- 11-13
- 16-17
When
10:30am-
Where
Stourhead garden and estate
Admission
Adult £8, child £3
Website
A Grand Tour of Stourhead
The world-famous landscape garden was inspired by many different places, artists and architects. Join our Garden & Estate Manager and discover the history, conservation and inspiration behind this living work of art. Phone our box office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
2-4pm
Where
Stourhead garden
Admission
Adult £10, Child £5
Website
Stourhead Picnic and Firework Display
Experience the unspoiled beauty of this world-famous landscape garden. Gather your family and friends, pack a hamper and enjoy a summer evening lakeside picnic, with classical temples illuminated and a spectacular firework display.
Call our box office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
7:30-10pm
Where
Stourhead garden
Admission
Adult/Child £12 each
Website
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Discovering Dormice
Join our Ranger on these woodland walks to discover how we look after our resident Dormice. Learn all about these adorable but secretive creatures, their favourite nibbles and hiding places…will you be lucky enough to see one?
Call our box office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Stourhead woods
Admission
Adult £10, Child £5
Website
Forest Fridays
Join us for forest fun at King Alfred's Tower: magical story-telling, craft activities and circus skills workshops with the Whispering Woodfolk, woodland play trails, bug hunts, family cycle trails and much more.
Every Friday in August.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Where
King Alfred's Tower, Stourhead
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
Create your Own Work of Art
Stourhead is a living, ever changing, work of art. Be inspired by the fabulous sights and sounds you discover during your visit and create your own work of art as a reminder of your visit. Art and craft materials will be available at this drop-in event in the exhibition area. Every Wednesday and Thursday between 25 July and 30 August
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house - basement area
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Food Tour
Discover the walled garden, where we grow fruit and vegetables, meet the team at the farm shop and learn all about our tenant farmers, and finish at our award-winning restaurant, for an insight into how one of the busiest Trust places feeds 350,000 hungry visitors every year! Then why not get a real taste of Stourhead and treat yourself to a delicious seasonal lunch?
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-2pm
Where
Stourhead walled garden
Admission
Adult £10, Child £5. Call our Box Office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Website
The Food Tour
Discover the walled garden, where we grow fruit and vegetables, meet the team at the farm shop and learn all about our tenant farmers, and finish at our award-winning restaurant, for an insight into how one of the busiest Trust places feeds 350,000 hungry visitors every year! Then why not get a real taste of Stourhead and treat yourself to a delicious seasonal lunch?
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-2pm
Where
Stourhead walled garden
Admission
Adult £10, Child £5. Call our Box Office on 0844 249 1895 to book.
Website
The Gardeners' Secrets
A special chance to go behind the scenes with the team who work to keep Stourhead beautiful. Learn about our tree surgery techniques, composting systems and see the array of garden and estate machinery and hand tools.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-4pm
Where
Woodyard, stableyard and garden
Admission
Normal admission applies
Tall Trees and Terrific Stories
Join our Garden & Estate Manager for a tour of the magnificent tree collection as autumn colours arrive. Discover the fascinating origins of rarities and champions and be amazed at the adventures of the plant hunters who brought them here.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
2-4pm
Where
Stourhead garden, meet at visitor reception
Admission
Adult £10, Child £5. Please book via our box office on 0844 249 1895
Autumn Colour Walk
Experience Stourhead in all it’s golden glory on a walk through the woodlands with our Estate Ranger. Discover how we manage the wider landscape for ever, for everyone.
Suitable for
- 18+
- 14-15
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 5-6
- 16-17
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-12pm
Where
Stourhead woodlands
Admission
Adult £10 Child £5. Please book via our box office on 0844 249 1895
Behind the Scenes: Attics and Cellars
Have you ever wondered why we don’t open the whole of Stourhead House to our visitors? This is a very special chance to go behind the scenes and find out. See how we use the basement rooms today and then climb right to the top of the house to see the empty attic rooms where the Hoare family’s servants once slept!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-4pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission plus £3 per adult, children - no extra charge
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
Winter Hedge-laying
Join our ranger team to learn the ancient art of hedge-laying while helping us to conserve our precious hedgerows. You will need to bring your own tools and gloves. Places are limited to 8 so for more information and to book please call our ranger Kim on 01747 842015.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
9:30am-4pm
Where
Stourhead estate
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Christmas House
Get into the Christmas spirit as we reveal some of the showrooms beautifully decorated for the festive season. Find out about Christmas past and present and be inspired with ideas for decorating your own home. Last entry at 2.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
Stourhead house
Admission
Normal admission applies
The Estate Office
Stourton
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
England
Website
General information
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
Events information and bookings
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
http://stourheadnt.wordpress.com
General/group enquiries
stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
01747 841152
Fax
General Enquiries
01747 842005
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