Activities at Stourhead

Walking your dog at Stourhead

We have special doggy opening hours so make sure your pet pooch doesn't miss out on all the fun. Dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden after 2pm until 31 October, then all day until March 2021.

Stourhead King Alfred’s Tower walk

This is a circular walk of historic interest which takes you up through beautiful woodlands to King Alfred’s Tower and returning through Park Hill Camp Iron Age Hill Fort and Turner’s Paddock. Please be aware you must book ahead before visiting.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 5.5 miles (8.85km)

Stourhead Whitesheet Hill walk

Look out for tree sparrows and other interesting birds and take in the panoramic views over the Stourhead estate and surrounding countryside on a walk of considerable archaeological interest. Please be aware you need to book ahead of visit.

• Challenging
• 3 hours 30 mins
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Stourhead Park Hill Camp walk

A short circular walk, with some steep ascents, taking in Park Hill Camp Iron Age hill fort and returning along Six Wells Valley. Please book ahead before visiting.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 15 mins
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Pause, notice, reflect

Next time you visit, take time to see the garden in a new way.

Immortal Stourhead

Over the weekend of 16-17 May, we are welcoming Immortal Sport back once again for a whole weekend of sporting activity.

Find a carpet of bluebells at Stourhead

Venture beyond the garden to find a wonderful display.

The Red Lion @ Kilmington

This 16th century former farmworkers cottage offers a warm and welcoming environment.