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Glory of the Garden

A joyful award-winning show themed on one of Britain’s most popular hobbies.

  • Booking essential

A glorious anthology of poetry, prose and songs, delivered by five versatile professional performers, on the theme of gardens and the gardeners who tend them. From Gertrude Jekyll to Pam Ayres, from An English Country Garden to The Secret Garden, from the lyrical to limericks, this is a flowerbed full of delights. Join PlayGC Theatre Company on the lawns by the house for an evening of delights.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Adult£12.00
Child Child£8.00
Group Family2A2C£36.00
Concession NUS£10.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Suitable for all the family.

Meeting point

Please park in the main car park, and make your way to the house lawns.

What to bring and wear

As the event takes place outside, please dress appropriately for the weather on the day. No cover is provided. Please also bring seating such as picnic chairs or blankets.

Accessibility

The event is accessible. Should you like additional help or like to borrow one of our trampers or wheelchairs, please contact us on stourheadtramper@nationaltrust.org.uk to arrange this.

Other

Please bring your own blanket or chairs. Areas will be divided around the stage with blankets and seating in separate areas to allow for everyone to see. Refreshments: Bring your own picnic. There will be a bar on site along with an ice cream and non-alcoholic drinks stand available near to the stage. Car parking charges apply: National Trust members free when you scan your membership card, non-members £4.50. We advise booking tickets for the performance in advance. There are limited tickets and we cannot guarantee that any will be available to purchase on the night.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

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