Things to see & do

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What's on

Visitors taking part in cycling event at Stourhead, in Wiltshire © Stourhead images

Our exciting events programme has something for everyone, with music and drama, walks and tours, family fun activities and opportunities to discover the secrets of Stourhead, including how we manage the estate today.

Garden walks

Our volunteer garden walks and talks team are leading guided tours throughout the year © NTPL/Arnhel de Serra

Join a free guided walk to discover what makes Stourhead so beautiful. Explore the stories of the family, the house and the garden with one of our volunteer team.

  • Walks leave daily at 11.30am and 1.30pm

Estate walks

Exploring the Estate at Stourhead, Wiltshire © NTPL/David Levenson

Explore Stourhead's 2650 acres of countryside on one of our five estate walks. The routes will take you through farmland, woodland and parkland, past ancient monuments and historic sites.

Big family tree climb

A visitor climbing a Douglas fir tree with our team © Kate Hunter

Try climbing one of our giant trees

© Kate Hunter

Come and join our qualified tree-climbers, Joe and Luke, for an exciting tree top adventure this summer.

With opportunities to climb some of our giant trees every weekend throughout the season, this is a great way for all ages to get outdoors and active.

  • £5 per climb
  • 11am-4pm, every weekend between 7 July and 23 Sept

Summer treats at the stableyard

Visitors enjoying a picnic in the Stourhead stableyard © NTPL/David Levenson

Celebrate summer with seasonal treats and family picnics

Join us at weekends during the summer holidays for seasonal snacks in the stableyard.

There will be hot and cold drinks, along with a BBQ.

There will also be plenty of comfy spots for you to bring along a hamper and have your own family picnic.

Get creative at Stourhead House

A child taking part in arts and crafts at Stourhead House, Wiltshire © NTPL/Arnhel de Serra

Create your own masterpiece at Stourhead this summer

Even in wet weather, there's still plenty of activities to enjoy at Stourhead.

Be inspired by the paintings in the house and the beauty of the garden, and design your own piece of art to take home.

Art and craft materials will be available at the House.

Every Wednesday and Thursday, 25 July-30 August, 11am-4pm

 

 

'Walk Ten' for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Walkers taking part in the Marie Curie Walk Ten at Stourhead, Wiltshire © Marie Curie Cancer Care

Support Marie Curie's nurses in the beautiful setting of Stourhead

© Marie Curie Cancer Care

For the third year running, we will be hosting a 10k walk in aid of Marie Curie nurses.

The event begins at 7pm on 1 September and will lead you through the woods and around some of the estate's most iconic landmarks, including King Alfred's Tower, the enchanting Pantheon, fairytale Grotto and Stourhead House itself.

There will be local musicians, singers and entertainment throughout the night, and we invite you to bring a home-made picnic and settle down by the lake to enjoy your tasty treats.

  • Early registration is at a discounted price of £10 (or £20 if you sign up on the night) and under 16s free
  • To register and for more information, please call Matt on 01884 703536 or visit the Marie Curie event website

Private picnics

The picturesque Stourhead landscape garden is the perfect setting for any celebration © NTPL/Arnhel de Serra

This year, we are offering exclusive use of our buildings and grounds for private picnics.

Enjoy a romantic meal for two, or pack a hamper for the whole family. There are so many ways to make the most of summer.