What's on at Stourhead
Winter warmer weekends in the house
Come and warm up by the log fire in the Entrance Hall - there'll be board games for you to play, and our volunteers will be on hand to share Stourhead's history with you.
Wed 20 Feb 2019
+ 6 other dates
11:00-15:00
Behind Closed Doors tours
A chance to see behind the normally closed doors of the house. Tours may cover four floors with many stairs, and will give you an insight into what goes on behind the scenes.
Wed 20 Feb 2019
+ 12 other dates
11:00-15:00
The Golden Path adventure lanyard
This adventure pack is full of activities inspired by the banking heritage of the family who owned Stourhead for over 300 years.
Sat 16 Mar 2019
+ 76 other dates
09:00-17:00
Guided introductory walk
Join this free walk to discover the genius of the place, and how one family has cared for and curated Stourhead for over 300 years, leaving a legacy that is enjoyed by thousands today.
Sat 16 Mar 2019
+ 232 other dates
11:00-12:30
+ other times
Meet the makers of Stourhead
Our 2019 programme explores the lives of the artists and craftspeople whose skills built the Stourhead we know today. Discover the builders, gardeners, furniture-makers and artists who left their mark on Stourhead.
Sat 16 Mar 2019
+ 239 other dates
11:00-16:00
Guided Estate Walk
Pull on your walking boots and experience Stourhead's diverse countryside
Fri 29 Mar 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:00-13:00
Grand Habitats: a Spring trail
This spring the animals of Stourhead have been inspired by Palladian architecture.
Sat 06 Apr 2019
+ 6 other dates
10:00-15:00
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt: Grand Habitats
This Easter the animals of Stourhead have been inspired by Palladian architecture. Judge for yourself who has made the most fashionable habitat out of natural materials to enjoy a chocolatey prize at the end.
Sat 13 Apr 2019
+ 9 other dates
10:00-15:00
Nearness by Sam Smith
'Nearness' is a two-part video and mapped walking path through Stourhead Gardens by artist Sam Smith.
Sat 27 Apr 2019
+ 156 other dates
11:00-16:00
Flora's treasure stones
Search the garden to discover a series of beautiful stones, painted in tribute to Flora. Leave clues for other explorers by uploading your pictures to Instagram and tagging @ntstourhead, then leave the treasure stones behind for others to find.
Wed 01 May 2019
+ 60 other dates
09:00-18:00
Floralia: a celebration of spring
Lo Floralia! As the rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias burst into magnificent bloom once more, join us to celebrate the ancient Roman festival of spring.
Wed 01 May 2019
+ 60 other dates
09:00-18:00
Botanical tours with our gardeners
Join one of our gardeners for a 45 minute tour of the garden to learn more about the botanical stars of spring.
Thu 02 May 2019
+ 16 other dates
14:00-14:45
Stourhead Immortal weekend
A weekend of sport with a l0k race, sprint triathlon and half distance triathlon taking place across the estate.
Sat 11 May 2019
+ 1 other date
09:00-18:00
Spring wreath workshops
Come along to Stourhead to celebrate the spring festival of Floralia by creating your own spring floral wreath.
Tue 21 May 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-12:00
Calligraphy workshop
This accessible creative workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of copperplate calligraphy, teaching you how to use a dip pen with a flexible nib, make basic strokes and form letters in a distinctive copperplate style. By the end of...
Thu 23 May 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-12:30
+ other times
Tree Climbing with The Big Tree Climbing Company
Book for this unique experience at Stourhead. See the world famous landscape from up high with the Big Tree Climbing Company. There are 6 sessions per day with 8 bookable slots in each.
Wed 29 May 2019
+ 11 other dates
10:00-11:00
+ other times
Of Animacy Reading Group
This month's topic: plants. Of Animacy Reading Group, led by curator Nella Aarne gathers at Stourhead over the summer months in conjunction with artist Sam Smith's exhibition 'Nearness'.
Wed 29 May 2019
17:30-19:30
Bank or Bust
Pick up our game pack which is perfect for groups of up to five. You and your family can play this life size version of a classic board game to 'get rich quick' around the house and garden, families will have to get silly to earn the money to...
Sat 01 Jun 2019
+ 57 other dates
10:00-16:00
Of Animacy Reading Group
This month's topic: animals. Of Animacy Reading Group, led by curator Nella Aarne gathers at Stourhead over the summer months in conjunction with artist Sam Smith's exhibition 'Nearness'.
Wed 26 Jun 2019
17:30-19:30
Guided Estate Walk
Pull on your walking boots and experience Stourhead's diverse countryside.
Fri 28 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-13:00
Big Butterfly Count
15 minutes can count. Volunteering at Stourhead can be as easy as a walk in the garden.
Sat 27 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-13:00
Of Animacy Reading Group
This month's topic: water. Of Animacy Reading Group, led by curator Nella Aarne gathers at Stourhead over the summer months in conjunction with artist Sam Smith's exhibition 'Nearness'.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
17:30-19:30
Summer Craft workshop
A lot of creative energy went into the making of Stourhead. There is expert craftsmanship wherever you look, from the Palladian mansion and garden temples, to the delicate spider webs and finely woven bird nests. Now's the chance to get...
Thu 01 Aug 2019
+ 21 other dates
10:00-14:00
Of Animacy Reading Group
This month's topic: minerals. Of Animacy Reading Group, led by curator Nella Aarne gathers at Stourhead over the summer months in conjunction with artist Sam Smith's exhibition 'Nearness'.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
17:30-19:30
Stourhead aglow
As the seasons change the garden comes to life with the changing trees creating a wonderful display. Reflections on the lake help to create the illusion that the garden is ablaze.
Tue 01 Oct 2019
+ 40 other dates
09:00-18:00