Stourton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorama of Stourhead lake from Temple of Apollo.
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Panorama of Stourhead lake from Temple of Apollo.
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#lksawaydays 2/2020. 12th of January is someone's birthday....Happy 125th Birthday to the National Trust 🎂 to celebrate we decided to visit one of their sites. After living in the South West for the last 18 years we realised we had never visited Stourhead! Perfect! only 22 miles away too. We arrived at a quiet car park at approx 09:30am and duly paid the £4 daily charge. Stourhead House itself was closed for the winter and opens again in March, but the large garden and grounds are open all year round, If you are not a National Trust member then it will cost you £11.60 per adult. Stourhead House was built between 1721-1724 by the renowned Scottish architect Colen Campbell with the gardens following shortly after in 1741, the path you follow around the Garden mimics the journey of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his descent to the underworld. The large garden has many sculptures and buildings of which many stay with the Greek theme from the Grotto to the Temple of Apollo to the Pantheon as well as other 'themed' buildings such as the Gothic Cottage and the Temple of Flora. Along the paths you will see other paths/tracks leading off in other directions if you follow these you will see the Obelisk, St Peters Pump or slightly further afield King Alfreds Towers. After a good couple of hours of stretching the legs you can finish off in the Spread Eagle for a pint!
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Stourhead Gardens in Autumn Colour
Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West Bath England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$181
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,712 reviews)
Clean room, really friendly staff. Great location.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Bath City

Hampton by Hilton Bath City

4 out of 5
Avon Street Bath England
The price is NZ$183 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$183
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,114 reviews)
Great location, lovely rooms, comfy bed and great breakfast.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton Bath City
The Gainsborough Bath Spa

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5 out of 5
Beau Street Bath England
The price is NZ$412 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$412
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Gainsborough Bath Spa
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Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate

Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate

Stourton England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Warminster. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Stourhead and Stourhead Garden are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Host exceptional was very helpful. Every thing and more provided, comfortable clean, we loved it will go again

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate
Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments

Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments

4 out of 5
4-5 Westgate Buildings Bath England
Stay at this apartment in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (339 reviews)
Clean apartment in a great location. Everything you needed was in the apartment. Enjoyable stay.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments
Historic 6 Bed Townhouse-Roman Baths 1 min walk

Historic 6 Bed Townhouse-Roman Baths 1 min walk

Bath England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Sally Lunn's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Such a fantastic property, with great communication from the host. Our stay was too short(but very sweet!) Wish we had booked for another night. Absolutely loved the history of the property. The position in town is perfect reach to everything. It suited our group of 9 perfectly. Don’t overlook this ...

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Historic 6 Bed Townhouse-Roman Baths 1 min walk
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Popular places to visit

New Years Eve Celebrations at Longleat! Exploring the stunning Festival of Light, followed by an amazing Firework Show! #LifeAtExpediaGroup

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park during your holiday in Warminster? Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the beautiful countryside in this quaint area.

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
Centre parcs showing cyclists on a beautiful blue and white lit road. Colourful picture showing the fun of exploring the forest park at Longleat.

Center Parcs Longleat Forest

Bring the family to Center Parcs Longleat Forest and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Warminster. Discover the area's beautiful countryside and lively bars.

Center Parcs Longleat Forest
New Years Eve Celebrations at Longleat! Exploring the stunning Festival of Light, followed by an amazing Firework Show! #LifeAtExpediaGroup

Longleat

Find out about the history of Horningsham when you spend time at Longleat. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Longleat
#lksawaydays 2/2020. 12th of January is someone's birthday....Happy 125th Birthday to the National Trust 🎂 to celebrate we decided to visit one of their sites. After living in the South West for the last 18 years we realised we had never visited Stourhead! Perfect! only 22 miles away too. We arrived at a quiet car park at approx 09:30am and duly paid the £4 daily charge. Stourhead House itself was closed for the winter and opens again in March, but the large garden and grounds are open all year round, If you are not a National Trust member then it will cost you £11.60 per adult. Stourhead House was built between 1721-1724 by the renowned Scottish architect Colen Campbell with the gardens following shortly after in 1741, the path you follow around the Garden mimics the journey of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his descent to the underworld. The large garden has many sculptures and buildings of which many stay with the Greek theme from the Grotto to the Temple of Apollo to the Pantheon as well as other 'themed' buildings such as the Gothic Cottage and the Temple of Flora. Along the paths you will see other paths/tracks leading off in other directions if you follow these you will see the Obelisk, St Peters Pump or slightly further afield King Alfreds Towers. After a good couple of hours of stretching the legs you can finish off in the Spread Eagle for a pint!

Stourhead

You can find out about the history of Stourton with a stop at Stourhead. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this quaint area.

Stourhead

Stourhead Garden

Find out about the history of Stourton when you take a trip to Stourhead Garden. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Stourhead Garden

Shearwater Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shearwater Lake during your travels in Longbridge Deverill. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Shearwater Lake

Activities

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

NZ$187
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

NZ$208
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

NZ$64
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell

Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell

NZ$64
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath

Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry

NZ$163
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry
Shepton Mallet Prison: Ghost Tour

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Ghost Tour

NZ$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Ghost Tour
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Cities near Stourton

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