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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

Suitability

Suitable for all the family.

Meeting point

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

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes.

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.

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
4 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30+ 150 other dates or times

Wellbeing wanders 

Make a connection on a free health and wellbeing walk.

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on
4 Jun to 31 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 60 other dates or times

Botanical lino printing workshop 

Create your own botanical themed lino cut in this 3 hour workshop with Gemma Lane from Green Fox workshops.

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on
5 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 13:00

Drawn to Trees: Artist talk and book signing with Luke Adam Hawker 

Listen to Luke’s inspiring personal story, love of nature, and journey in writing his graphic novels ‘Together’ and ‘The Last Tree: A Seed of Hope’. Followed by book-signing.

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17 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 12:45