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Stourhead estate walks

Stretch your legs on a guided walk around Stourhead's wider estate and enjoy routes that highlight the beauty of each season.

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Be led on lesser-known routes around Stourhead's wider estate, see bluebells in spring, wildflowers and butterflies in summer, and the golden landscapes of autumn. Learn more about the archaeology and fascinating history of this storied landscape.

22 March: Park Hill Camp – looking at estate and woodland management and wildlife. 26 April: Bonham Wood – with bluebells in full bloom. 31 May: Alfred’s Tower – looking at wildlife plus estate and woodland management. 28 June: Whitesheet Hill – looking at archaeology, butterflies and wildflowers. 26 July: Park Hill Camp – looking at estate and woodland management and wildlife. 30 August: Alfred’s Tower - looking at wildlife plus estate and woodland management. 27 September: Whitesheet Hill – looking at archaeology, butterflies and wildflowers. 25 October: Bonham Wood – to take in the autumn colours.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £0.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Due to the in-depth content of the tour, it may not be suitable for children

Meeting point

Most wider estate walks start outside of Visitor Reception, except Alfred's Tower which starts in Alfred's Tower carpark.

What to bring and wear

Bring weather appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes for walking in, you may also want to bring water and snacks.

Accessibility

Wider estate walks take place on country paths of mixed gradients and quality.

Other

Please note that the duration of walks may vary depending on route, weather and group size.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

Upcoming events

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Walks & Talks 

Discover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.

Event summary

on
27 Apr to 31 Jul 2024
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 191 other dates or times
Event

Making a House a Home: 300 Years of Women’s History at Stourhead 

300 years of Stourhead as a home, shines a light on the women who shaped this iconic place.

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on
27 Apr to 3 Nov 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 190 other dates or times
Event

Trust 10 

The Trust10 is a monthly, free 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to take up a new challenge, get outdoors and explore Stourhead’s wider estate.

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on
28 Apr to 27 Oct 2024
at
08:30 to 11:30
+ 6 other dates or times
Event

Maypole Dancing 

Skip and weave your way around a Maypole instructed by a professional maypole dancer.

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on
4 May to 6 May 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times