Name: Stourhead
Rating: 5.0

Stourhead

Warminster BA12 6QD, UK

1-99 Years

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Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.

Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid ‘picnic perfect’ lawns and extensive parkland. Explore the 1,072 hectare (2,650 acre) Stourhead estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.

Price starts from £24.20 for Adults(18 years and over), £12.10 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £60.50 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Palladian house: One of the first grand Palladian-style villas to be built in England, with a carriage entrance leading to the piano nobile, or main floor.
Landscape garden: World-famous landscape garden with a lake set among lawns and classical temples, surrounded by trees and with sweeping views.
Garden temples: Buildings include the Temple of Flora, the Temple of Apollo and the Pantheon, which was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome.
Countryside: 2,650 acres of countryside, with walks through chalk downs, ancient woods, Iron Age hillforts and farmland.
Alfred's Tower: A triangular, 160ft-tall folly on the wider estate that offers panoramic views across three counties.
Eating: National Trust restaurant and take-away kiosk available daily, local amenities such as a historic inn, an ice cream parlour and a farm shop.
Shopping: Stourhead shop and plant centre open daily for gifts, treats and mementos. There is also a farm shop, gallery and second-hand bookshop.
Visitor reception: Maps, guidebooks and information are available for your visit. Wheelchairs for hire and access information.
Things to see in the garden at Stourhead: There's so much to see in Stourhead's garden, with spectacular landscapes and architectural treasures galore. Whether you want to take a stroll or lay out a blanket and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of this world-renowned estate, you're sure to have a memorable visit.
Things to see inside Stourhead House: Built and modified by different generations of the Hoare family, Stourhead House is an 18th century Palladian-style villa that forms the centrepiece of the garden. Within its walls, there's a significant collection of furniture, designed by Chippendale the Younger, along with artwork collected by Henry Hoare II and Sir Richard Colt Hoare during their Grand Tours around the world.
Explore the estate at Stourhead: The Stourhead estate is home to around 2,500 acres of countryside, with an Iron Age hillfort, the 160ft-high Alfred's Tower, ancient woodland, and a variety of flora and birdlife among the things to look out for.
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.

Facilities

Parking: 16 electric vehicle charging points are now available (8 AC and 8 ultra-rapid DC). See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge at the AC points.
Dogs allowed: Dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden all year round.

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Adult (18+): £24.20 with Gift Aid & £22.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17 years, under 5s free): £12.10 with Gift Aid & £11.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £60.50 with Gift Aid & £55.00 without Gift Aid.
1 adult and 2 children: £36.30 with Gift Aid & £33.00 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Garden: 09:00 - 15:00
House: Closed
Restaurant: 09:30 - 16:30
Shop: 10:00 - 16:30
Second-hand bookshop: 09:00 - 15:00

Address: Warminster BA12 6QD, UK

Post Code: BA12 6QD

Council: Wiltshire

County: Wiltshire

By road: Please arrive at Stourhead via the main road network, following brown signs off A303 or the B3092 from Frome. The main carpark postcode is BA12 6QD.
On foot: There are two walks that you can take to Stourhead, one from Mere (1hour to Stourhead) and one from Bruton (2.5 hours to Stourhead). Wylye Way goes to Stourhead and White Sheet Hill to the East. The Leland Trail stops around Afred’s Tower, which you can walk from too (2 hours).
By train: Meads (60/70 mins) Trains run to Warminster from: - Southampton Central (50 mins)
By bus: By Wiltshire Connect bus. The Wiltshire Connect on-demand bus service is available to pre-book from the Gillingham, Frome, Mere and Warminster area to Stourhead. Rides are available between 6am-8pm Mon-Fri and 8am-7.30pm on Saturdays. Rides can be booked on the app up to 7 days ahead or by phone on 01225 712900. Adult rides cost £2 or £3 and young people aged 18 and under travel for half fare. Concessionary bus passes for older and disabled people are also valid. Simply download the Wiltshire Connect app by scanning the QR code or go direct to your preferred App store. For more information: www.wiltshireconnect.co.uk
Cycling: Cycle parking is in the main visitor car park. Stourhead is on National Route 25 of the National Cycle Network.
Parking: 16 electric vehicle charging points are now available (8 AC and 8 ultra-rapid DC). See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge at the AC points.