Stourhead

Join the Three Inch Fools as they dust off their instruments and step back into the great outdoors with two riotous new productions at Stourhead this summer: Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and a calamitous new production of Robin Hood.

The magical, after-dark, illuminated trail through the world-famous garden at Stourhead returns for its third year in 2021. Spend time together and create everlasting memories as you discover sparkling tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. Book early to avoid disappointment.

With the cooling presence of the lake, shady pathways under magnificent tree canopies and even a hidden grotto to discover, Stourhead’s garden is the perfect place to while away a summer's day. 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.

Explore the 2,500 acres of unspoilt countryside at Stourhead. Discover more about some of the fascinating landmarks, wildlife and way-marked walking trails on the wider estate. You do not need to book to visit the wider estate.

The house at Stourhead is open daily from from 11am - 3pm. Visits are limited to ensure social distancing and entry to the house is not guaranteed on the day you visit. Find out about visiting the house and its history.

There is always lots going on at Stourhead to help you spend time together as a family. If you can’t visit us right now, why not try some of our fun family activities to keep little ones entertained at home?

Find out about visiting with your dog, and discover some of the walking routes around the garden and wider estate.

We have plenty of options for a spot of retail therapy at Stourhead. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Stourhead for everyone, for ever.

Our restaurant and outdoor kiosk are now open daily. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

This 18th-century cottage at the heart of Stourhead offers the perfect holiday getaway. This pretty stone cottage is set at the entrance to the garden. Sleeping seven it allows guests to enjoy the dazzling displays before visitors arrive.

Situated a few yards from the entrance to the world famous gardens at Stourhead, this pretty cottage is privately run, sleeps eight and is available to let on a self-catering basis.

This is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy Stourhead. We have pitches available for Caravan & Motorhome Club members, with water and electricity, and within walking distance to the gardens and house.

In 2021 we are marking 75 years of looking after Stourhead which was gifted to the National Trust by the Hoare family on 7 March 1946.

We are working with Creativity Works to deliver a community-led, mass participation arts project to celebrate all the things we cherish the most about the green spaces, like Stourhead, that have been there for us during this extraordinary time. Find out how you can get involved.

Thanks to funds donated we have been able to restore an Alexander Pope quote in the Grotto

Stourhead House is cutting bills and carbon emissions with a cutting edge, greener biomass heating system.

The Axminster carpet in the Saloon is the oldest, largest and most important at Stourhead. Weighing 40-60 stone, the carpet was sent for conservation work which took nine months to complete. Find out more about what was involved.

The Pantheon was recently in need of repair. Find out why this building is so important to the landscape and history of Stourhead, and why is must always be preserved.

As soon as you walk into the Library, you can’t help but stare in wonder at this work of art.