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First light photography

Join us for the magic of golden hour at Stourhead this autumn with our first light photographers’ sessions.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Capture the season of autumnal mists, fiery leaves and golden light with special early morning access into the garden. These sessions provide a limited number of places for amateur photographers before the garden opens to the public. Arrive before our normal opening, and capture the garden at golden hour.

Please note that these sessions are ideal for amateur photographers. Whilst we welcome all photographers at Stourhead, commercial photography requires a license which can be arranged through our press office. Please contact: filmoffice@nationaltrust.org.uk for details and to book a commercial shoot.

Please note, these sessions are not facilitated but the ticket price permits early entry for a limited number of ticket holders. Normal admission also applies.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
£12.00
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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Trampers and wheelchairs are available to borrow for this event. Please email stourheadtramper@nationaltrust.org.uk to make a booking for these.

Meeting point

The village (lakeside) garden entrance, near the Spread Eagle Inn.

Suitability for children

Suitable for children aged 13 - 17 accompanied by an adult

What to bring and wear

Your camera and season and weather appropriate clothing.

Other

Please note that these sessions are ideal for amateur photographers. Whilst we welcome all photographers at Stourhead, commercial photography requires a license which can be arranged through our press office. Please contact: filmoffice@nationaltrust.org.uk for details and to book a commercial shoot. These sessions are not facilitated but the ticket price permits early entry for a limited number of ticket holders. Normal admission also applies.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

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