Stourhead

Important notice -

We will be reopening the garden for pre-booked visits on 30 November. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden

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The Palladian Bridge at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Visiting Stourhead: what you need to know 

Stourhead is now closed whilst we undertake essential repairs to the pathways in the garden. We will be reopening the landscape garden and take-away kiosk at Stourhead on Monday 30 November. 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. In this article you’ll find everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect when you visit.

Please book ahead before visiting 

The landscape garden and take-away kiosk at Stourhead will reopen on Monday 30 November. The shop and restaurant will reopen on 3 December. The house is now closed. You’ll need to book tickets online or by calling 0344 249 1895. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Stourhead (30 Nov - 6 Dec)

Mon 30 Nov 2020
09:30-10:00
Book your timed entry to visit Stourhead.

Christmas at Stourhead

Fri 04 Dec 2020
16:15-21:30
Surround yourself with sparkle this Christmas as the after-dark trail lights up for 2020. You’ll find new moments to share with family and friends and brand new bright lights for winter nights.
The garden illuminated at Christmas

Christmas at Stourhead 2020 

Following last year’s success, surround yourself with sparkle this Christmas as the after-dark trail lights up for 2020. You’ll find new moments to share with family and friends and brand new bright lights for winter nights.

Experience Christmas at Stourhead
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Things to see and do

This season

The Pantheon seen from across the lake in the winter at Stourhead, Wiltshire

The world-famous garden at Stourhead 

Perhaps the most beautiful and magical of all of the great 18th-century landscape gardens. A tranquil place to sit, relax and immerse yourself in 300 years of history whatever the season.

Visitors walking their dog at Stourhead in Wiltshire

The countryside around Stourhead 

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.

The Cabinet Room at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Discover the collection and stories of Stourhead 

The house at Stourhead is now closed. You may not be able to visit at the moment but you can still explore our collection online and discover the stories of some of Stourhead's most influential owners...

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Eating and shopping

Products from the sustainable kitchen range

Shop with us 

All our shopping outlets will reopen on Thursday 3 December. 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.

National Trust beetroot, kale and brie quiche

Places to eat at Stourhead 

Our Kiosk will be open from 30 November for take-away items and our Restaurant will reopen on 3 December. We’ve introduced new safety measures including screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. In line with government guidance, you're required to wear a face covering in most enclosed spaces, unless exempt. Please bring one with you.

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Places to stay

The holiday cottage sitting room

Stay with us at Stourhead 

Spend a few days in the beautiful countryside around Stourhead.

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Our work

Our Work

Ian Cotton from Cliveden Conservation re-carves marble in the Grotto

Restoring the Grotto quote 

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

First big delivery of woodchip for the new Stourhead biomass boiler

Iconic Stourhead House gets cutting edge heating system  

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

The carpet being removed for restoration

Our Axminster carpet restoration 

The Axminster carpet from Stourhead's Saloon was restored and given the size of it, this was a big task.

A view of the Pantheon at Stourhead

Saving the Pantheon 

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.

The Library Lunette that was recently restored

Conserving the Library Lunette 

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

Details of three portraits

Addressing our histories of colonialism and historic slavery 

Stourhead, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, deals with contentious political histories. Learn more about what we are doing to be inclusive in our work and acknowledge the impact and legacies of colonialism.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Stourhead on the National Trust Collections website

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