Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden
The outdoor spaces only at Stourhead are open for local visitors to access for walks. To ensure everyone's safety, we've reduced the number of people we can welcome at one time and you'll need to book your visit in advance. Read this article to find everything you need to know about what is open, what you can expect from your visit and how to book.
When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.
Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid ‘picnic perfect’ lawns and extensive parkland.
Explore the 1,072 hectare (2,650 acre) Stourhead estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £13.00 |
| Child | N/A | £6.50 |
| Family | N/A | £32.50 |
| Family one adult | N/A | £19.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £15.00 |
| Child | N/A | £7.50 |
| Family | N/A | £37.50 |
| Family one adult | N/A | £22.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Free entry for National Trust members. Pre-booking is essential. You can now book tickets up to one hour before your entry time. If you have not made a booking, you will be turned away.
We are operating a pay and display in our car park where car park charges will apply for non-members (£4).
Stourhead garden and parkland are open for local visitors to access for walks. The house, shop and restaurant remain closed. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.
