What's on at Stourhead

Stourhead   Wiltshire

Visiting Stourhead: what you need to know

You no longer need to book your visit in advance. Read this article to find out what you can expect from your visit.

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Three Inch Fools theatre group

Open air theatre at Stourhead 

Join the Three Inch Fools as they dust off their instruments and step back into the great outdoors with two productions this summer: Twelfth Night and The Gunpowder Plot.

Visitors enjoying a light show

Christmas at Stourhead 2022 

A brand new after-dark illuminated trail through the festive landscape garden.

May half term & Jubilee celebrations: Willow crown weaving

Weave your own willow crown, in the surroundings of the South Lawn, as we celebrate May half term and the Queen's Jubilee!

Sat 28 May 2022

+ 8 other dates

10:00-12:45

Guided Garden Walks

Discover what the Genius of the place means at Stourhead

Sat 28 May 2022

+ 162 other dates

11:00-12:15

May half term & Jubilee celebrations: The Poetry Machine

Come and experience the creation of a bespoke poem, unique to you based on your thoughts, feelings and surroundings. Brought to you by the Poetry Machine.

Sun 29 May 2022

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

May half term & Jubilee celebrations: Face painting

Be inspired by Stourhead and celebrate the Jubilee with some fun face painting from our talented local artist. There are also lawn games to play and enjoy. Donations welcome.

Thu 02 Jun 2022

+ 1 other date

10:00-15:45

Lighting of the Jubilee beacon at Whitesheet Hill

Join us on top of Whitesheet Hill as we light the Jubilee beacon.

Thu 02 Jun 2022

21:30-22:30

May half term & Jubilee celebrations: Wincanton Silver Band

Playing a variety of music including traditional brass pieces, music from shows and films, as well as up to date popular music. So come along and enjoy an afternoon concert on South Lawn.

Sat 04 Jun 2022

14:30-16:30

Walled Garden Talks

Join our Walled Garden Talks and learn about the botanical side of Stourhead, both past and present.

Sat 11 Jun 2022

+ 9 other dates

12:00-12:45

+ other times

Guided Estate Walks

Join a member of our Walks and Talks volunteer team and explore our wider estate.

Fri 24 Jun 2022

+ 4 other dates

11:00-13:00

Twelfth Night

The Three Inch Fools are dusting down their musical instruments and hitting the road with Shakespeare’s riotous comedy, Twelfth Night.

Fri 12 Aug 2022

+ 1 other date

19:00-22:00

The Gunpowder Plot

The Three Inch Fools hit the road with a bang. Cue an explosive evening of short fuses and tall tales, as five actors try to pull off the most infamous conspiracy in history.

Sat 13 Aug 2022

+ 1 other date

19:00-22:00