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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
  • Admission applies

During this tour 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.

On the day of your tour please check-in at visitor reception to show your membership card or purchase admission tickets and confirm your arrival.

The tours start from the Entrance Hall of the 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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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Stourhead house. Please note, the house is approximately 10-minute walk from the main car park / visitor reception so please allow plenty of time.

What to bring and wear

This volunteer led tour lasts for around an hour and the house may be chilly so please dress accordingly.

Accessibility

The tour involves climbing up and down many staircases – please contact the property directly if you have any access concerns.

Other

Tours run from 7 January to 4 March 2026, weekdays only. The tour times are 11am, 12.45pm and 2.15pm. Please meet at Stourhead house for the tour. The house is approximately 10-minute walk from the main car park / visitor reception so please allow plenty of time.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

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Wellbeing walk 

Make a connection on a free health and wellbeing walk.

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on
13 Jan to 31 Dec 2026
at 13:45 to 15:45+ 101 other dates or times

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

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 09:30 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

Winter warmer weekends 

Come and warm up by the log fire in the Entrance Hall of Stourhead House.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 3 other dates or times

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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