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Walks & Talks tours

Discover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Accompany one of Stourhead's knowledgeable volunteers on the original route taken by the Hoare family and their guests, and learn the history of this fascinating place.

Approx. 1/1.5hrs. These tours run subject to volunteer availability.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

Accessible route can be followed throughout.

Meeting point

Meet outside Visitor Reception at the start of the zig-zag.

What to bring and wear

Bring weather appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes for walking in.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

Upcoming events

Autumn games in the Stableyard 

With broom-stick racing, games and challenges there's lots of fun to be had in the Stableyard this autumn.

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12 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 15:00+ 20 other dates or times

Marvellous moths trail 

Help bust myths about marvellous moths! Build a fact file and collect clues along our garden trail this autumn.

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12 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 15:00+ 20 other dates or times

Drawn to Trees: tree trail 

Uncover the stories and folklore of 17 remarkable trees in a new outdoor tree trail created in collaboration with artist Luke Adam Hawker.

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12 Oct to 31 Dec 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30+ 80 other dates or times

Drawn to Trees: Tree Zodiac exhibition 

A new outdoor exhibition of thirteen etchings by Luke Adam Hawker rooted in an ancient Celtic Tree Zodiac.

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12 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30+ 20 other dates or times