Stourhead - National Trust
High Street
Stourton
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Alfred's Tower - Adult | £6.50 |
Alfred's Tower - Child | £3.25 |
Alfred's Tower - Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £9.75 per ticket |
Alfred's Tower - Family (2 adults) | £16.25 |
Stourhead - 1 adult, 2 children - Gift Aid Family | £36.30 per ticket |
Stourhead - 2 adults - Gift Aid Family | £60.50 |
Stourhead - family 1 adult, 2 children - Standard | £33.00 per ticket |
Stourhead - family 2 adults - Standard | £55.00 |
Stourhead - Gift Aid Child | £12.10 |
Stourhead - Standard Adult | £22.00 |
Stourhead - Standard Child | £11.00 per ticket |
Stourhead day ticket - Gift Aid Adult | £24.20 |
Free entry for National Trust members. Off-peak admission is available, please ask at visitor reception.
We are operating a pay and display in our car park where car park charges will apply for non-members (£4.50). The wider estate is free to access.
Opening Times
Garden, Shop and Restaurant (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times |
House Main season 2025 (8 Mar 2025 - 2 Nov 2025) | ||
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Day | Times |
Alfred's Tower (4 Apr 2025 - 2 Nov 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Friday | Open | |
Saturday | Open | |
Sunday | Open |
The Christmas House - selected rooms open (22 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 11:00 | 15:00* |
Tuesday | 11:00 | 15:00* |
Wednesday | 11:00 | 15:00* |
Thursday | 11:00 | 15:00* |
Friday | 11:00 | 15:00* |
Saturday | 11:00 | 15:00* |
Sunday | 11:00 | 15:00* |
* Everything closed 25 December.
Alfred's Tower is also open on bank holidays.
Opening times may vary, please always check the Stourhead and Alfred's Tower website for up to date information.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users - Wheelchair accessible gravel paths with marked routes, steep in places
- Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Sympathetic hearing scheme
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Touch tour guide of the house; must be booked on (01747) 842020.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access - Fully accessible toilets, shop and restaurant.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
- Wheelchair hire - Wheelchair and powered mobility vehicle hire available. Call on 01747 842030 to enquire.
Attraction Facilities
- Plant Sales
- Shop
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Restaurant with a maximum capacity of 250.
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted - Dogs are welcome across the garden and wider estate at Stourhead. They can also be taken inside the shop, restaurant, visitor reception area, top courtyard and the Spread Eagle courtyard. Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the house and garden buildings.
- Event Venue
- On-site Restaurant/Cafe
- Open All Year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Shop
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - Three to six hours
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction - House open March - October
- Max group size - By arrangement with Stourhead
- Min group size - fifteen
- Outdoor Attraction
- Smoking Some Areas
- Village Location
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking (charge) - £4.50. Free to NT members
- Parking On Site
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential - For coach parties
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Braille
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Japanese printed material
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Car:
Nearest major road is A303. Off B3092 at Stourton, 3 miles north west of Mere (A303), 8 miles south of Frome (A361).
Public Transport Directions
By Train:
Nearest railway station is at Gillingham (Dorset), approximately 7 miles away.
By Bus:
Bus services are infrequent - call 01747 861222 for details.
TripAdvisor

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Recent Reviews:
- Christopher GDorset, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesStourhead revisited after 45 yearsThursday, 6th March 2025I first visited Stourhead in 1979 as an aspiring horticultural student and impressed my wife and myself by remembering some of the history. The views and vistas are still impressive and we enjoyed a... Read full review
- willow6EastOfEnglandeast of englandDisappointing Cafe/RestaurantFriday, 14th March 2025We visit Stourhead house and gardens often and always enjoy a lovely walk around the lake which we did on this occasion. After our walks we always go into the cafe/restaurant for a Cappuccino and... Read full review
- BrianTBxlBrussels, BelgiumGreat day out in landscaped countryside with a historic house thrown inSaturday, 22nd March 2025The house is nice, the gardens extensive and impressive. But it is the National Trust staff within the house who make the visit special with their fascinating explanations of already interesting... Read full review
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