1. South West
  2. Wiltshire
  3. Warminster

About Stourhead

The jewel in the Stourhead crown has to be the world-famous 18th-century landscape garden. A magnificent lake shimmering with reflections of classical temples, mystical grottoes and rare and exotic trees.

You can explore the unique Regency library, collections of Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings, all set amid 'picnic perfect' lawns and parkland. The lake and house are at the heart of a 1,072-hectare (2,650-acre) estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for people and wildlife to enjoy.

The much loved play area is set just outside the garden, great for little ones!

World-famous landscape garden

When 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.

Palladian mansion house

You can uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. There is a children's trial for families to enjoy.

A day of adventure and discovery

Every visit there is something new to discover, whether it be a school holiday trail or event, or a new part of the garden to explore.

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Free Wifi iconFree Wifi
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Onsite Parking iconOnsite Parking
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Baby Changing iconBaby Changing
  • Food Available iconFood Available
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly iconDog Friendly
  • Pushchair Friendly iconPushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
  • Wheelchair Hire iconWheelchair Hire
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Tuesday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Wednesday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Thursday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Friday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Sunday, 00:00 - 00:00

Garden Summer opening: Daily 9am-4.30pm

Winter opening: Daily (except Christmas Day) 9am-3pm

House Please see website for details

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Adult (17-18+) : £20.00
  • Child (5-17) : £10.00
  • Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free

General Admission
Adults from £20
Kids from £10
Family from £50

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 3 - 4 hours

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Parking

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

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Accessibility Information

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Tickets & Bookings

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Private Hire & Birthday Parties

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Public Transport

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Contact Details

National Trust
Stourhead
Stourton
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
England

Tel: 01747841152

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Transport Information

By train: Gillingham 6½ miles; Bruton 7 miles

By bus: from Shaftesbury, alight Zeals, 1¼ miles

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