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Mud, glorious mud: February half term trail

Dig into an underground adventure at Stourhead this February! Explore the garden, uncover amazing soil secrets, meet tiny creatures, and take on hands-on challenges. Don’t forget your wellies!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Beneath every step lies a hidden world waiting to be discovered. Join this family-friendly soil trail and explore six exciting stops packed with fascinating facts, fun activities, and surprising discoveries. Along the way, you'll uncover the secrets of healthy soil, meet the tiny creatures that live beneath our feet, and discover why soil is one of our planet’s most important natural resources.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The route is fully accessible for walkers, wheelchair users and tramper users. If you have additional access needs please refer to the accessibility section of our website for how we can help support your visit.

Meeting point

Pick up your trail sheet from Visitor Reception

Suitability for children

Suitable for all the family.

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes

Other

Dogs are allowed on short, fixed leads.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

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