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Eating and shopping at Snowshill

Visitors outside the cafe and shop in October at Stourhead, Wiltshire
Treat yourself to some refreshments after your adventures | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

The café is the perfect place to unwind as you relax on the terrace and take in the far reaching views across the valley. The Snowshill shop stocks a wide range of gifts and souvenirs, meaning you're sure to find something special to take home with you.

Eating at Snowshill

The café at Snowshill Manor and Garden serves a range of hot and cold drinks, hot and cold snacks, and light meals. There is both indoor seating and outdoor seating, or you could just grab a coffee and take it on your walk around the grounds.

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

A patio dressed with blue themed garden décor, including bunting and cushions
Decorate your outdoor space with bunting, cushions and garden art | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Shopping at Snowshill

The National Trust shop

Whether you want to treat yourself or a loved one, you're sure to find something in the National Trust shop. It stocks everything from gifts to homeware, books to local produce, gardening gear to plants.

The second-hand bookshop

Pick up a bargain in the second-hand bookshop and help support conservation work at Snowshill in the process. From cosy fireside reads to gardening guides, classic novels to modern histories, there's something for everyone.

All second-hand book sales directly support conservation work in the manor and garden at Snowshill.

Donations of books are always welcomed. If you would like to donate books, please send us an email or speak to the team on 01386 852410.

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

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