What's on at Stourhead
From guided tours to exhibitions and family trails, see what's coming up at Stourhead.
A family day out at Stourhead
There's always lots going on at Stourhead to help you spend time together as a family. Find out what activities you can join to make the most of your next visit – and discover all the facilities available for families.
Adventures inside Stourhead House
7 March - 8 November
When the house reopens on 7 March, head inside and grab a children’s spotter trail from the Entrance Hall. Using the clues, begin your adventure through the showrooms. Can you spot the special items around the house?
Children’s activity stations can also be found throughout the house. Perhaps you’ll plan your own grand tour around the world, take a big sniff of the smelling tins, play the Pesky Pests card game, or dress up in servants’ clothes. Whichever you choose, there’s plenty of exploration and playing to be done while learning about the history of Stourhead.
Marvellous moths trail
3 October - 1 November, 9.30am-3pm
Help bust myths about marvellous moths! Build a fact file and collect clues along our garden trail this autumn.
Moth is on a mission to prove they are fascinating and often misunderstood, and needs your help! Explore the garden and meet marvellous moth species to build your fact file and keep your eye out for hidden clues.
Autumn games in the Stableyard
3 October - 1 November, 9.30am-3pm
Enjoy some spooky fun in the Stableyard this autumn with themed activities and games. With broomstick races, games and challenges, there's fun for all ages to enjoy alongside our marvellous moths trail.
October half-term crafts
22 - 31 October, 11am-2pm
Get creative in the Stableyard this October half-term with drop-in, volunteer-led autumn crafts.
Storytime with Father Christmas
12 - 23 December, 10.30am-3pm
Be welcomed into the grotto beneath Stourhead house for a special meeting with Father Christmas.
Listen to an enchanting story told by the man himself, get the chance to meet him, and head home with an early Christmas gift! Stableyard games and crafting activities are available throughout the day from 10.30am to 3pm.
Play area
Families are able to enjoy the play area and enjoy a swing, clamber on the climbing ropes, and enjoy all the fun on offer.
Visiting with family checklist
- Free entry for under 5s.
- Baby-changing facilities.
- Buggy friendly paths around the garden.
- Balls, bikes, frisbees, skateboards and scooters aren't allowed in the garden, so please leave these at home.
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