HOD: Behind closed doors tours
A chance to see behind the normally closed doors of Stourhead House. Tours may cover four floors with many stairs and will give you an insight into what goes on behind the scenes.
- Booking essential
- Free event (admission applies)
To celebrate Heritage Open Days, you'll have the chance to visit areas of Stourhead House usually closed to visitors including the attic and basement storerooms, the formal showrooms are not usually included.
The tour involves climbing up and down many staircases – please contact the property directly if you have any access concerns.
Whilst these tours are free, to visit the rest of the house or the garden valid membership or an admission ticket will be required.
The tours start from the exhibition space in the basement of Stourhead House – this is an approximately 10-minute walk from the main car park / visitor reception so please allow plenty of time.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
The exhibition space in the basement of Stourhead House. The house is approximately 10-minute walk from the main car park / visitor reception so please allow plenty of time.
- Accessibility
The tour involves climbing up and down many staircases – please contact the property directly if you have any access concerns.
- Other
Tours will take place on 12-14 and 19-21 September, at 11am, 12.45pm and 2.15pm.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play
Join us for a full day of fun and let imaginations run wild at the Summer of Play Meadow, bursting with games and challenges.
Summer of Play: Bigtopmania and friends
Join us for lots of hands on circus skills.
Summer of Play: Recycled crafts
Give waste materials a second life
Walks & Talks guided tours
Discover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.