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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.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

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.

Accessibility

Accessible route can be followed throughout.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

Upcoming events

Children's trail: The curious case of the missing acorns 

Put on your detective hat and help solve the mystery of Squirrel's missing nuts!

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on
22 Feb 2026
at 09:30 to 15:00

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.

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on
23 Feb to 4 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 12:15+ 23 other dates or times

Wellbeing walk 

Make a connection on a free health and wellbeing walk.

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on
24 Feb to 31 Dec 2026
at 13:45 to 15:45+ 89 other dates or times

Spring watercolour workshop 

Take part in a relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop focused on creating your own watercolour hare.

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on
27 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30