Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden
Contemporary artist Anouk Mercier has been our artist in residence for the past year, creating a work of art inspired by Stourhead.
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 | £18.30 | £16.60 |
| Child | £9.20 | £8.30 |
| Family | £45.80 | £41.50 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £27.50 | £24.90 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £4.40 |
| Child | N/A | £2.20 |
| Family | N/A | £11.00 |
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.
There is a car parking charge for non-members of £4 for the day.
Coach parking is £10 per day.
The house opening from 24 November-23 December refers to our 'The Christmas House' event with selected rooms open and decorated. Last entry to the house and King Alfred's Tower is half an hour before closing. Last orders in the restaurant is 30 minutes before closing.
