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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Step into the landscape garden and discover Drawn to Trees, a new outdoor trail created in collaboration with artist Luke Adam Hawker, inspired by his evocative book The Last Tree: A Seed of Hope.

Each stop along the trail showcases one of seventeen trees that has inspired myth, folklore or quiet reflection across cultures and centuries, each hand‑selected for their beauty, historical significance and the stories that surround them.

Drawn to trees is a celebration of our enduring fascination with trees and a reminder of how deeply we are rooted in the natural world.

Trail booklets are available from visitor reception for £2.

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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

Accessibility

The route is fully accessible for walkers, wheelchair users and tramper users. If you have additional access needs please refer to the accessibility section of our website for how we can help support your visit.

Meeting point

Tree trail booklets can be purchased from Visitor Reception for £2

Suitability for children

Suitable for all the family.

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

Upcoming events

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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on
24 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30+ 130 other dates or times

Wellbeing wanders 

Make a connection on a free health and wellbeing walk.

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on
25 Jun to 31 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 54 other dates or times

Wider estate walks 

Stretch your legs on a guided walk around Stourhead's wider estate and enjoy routes that highlight the beauty of each season.

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on
26 Jun to 30 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 4 other dates or times

Trust 10 

The Trust10 is a monthly, free 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to take up a new challenge, get outdoors and explore Stourhead’s wider estate.

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on
28 Jun to 27 Sep 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 3 other dates or times