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Behind Closed Doors tours

A chance to see behind the normally closed doors of Stourhead House. Tours may cover four floors with many stairs and will give you an insight into what goes on behind the scenes.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

During this tour you’ll have the chance to visit areas of Stourhead House usually closed to visitors including the attic and basement storerooms. The formal showrooms are not usually included.

The tour involves climbing up and down many staircases – please contact the property directly if you have any access concerns.

On the day of your tour please check-in at visitor reception to show your membership card or purchase admission tickets and confirm your arrival.

The tours start from the Entrance Hall of the house – this is an approximately 10-minute walk from the main car park / visitor reception so please allow plenty of time

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Stourhead House. Please note, the house is approximately 10-minute walk from the main car park / visitor reception so please allow plenty of time.

Accessibility

The tour involves climbing up and down many staircases – please contact the property directly if you have any access concerns.

Other

Tours run from 7 January to 7 March 2025, weekdays only. The tour times are 11am, 12.45pm and 2.15pm. Please meet at Stourhead House for the tour. The house is approximately 10-minute walk from the main car park / visitor reception so please allow plenty of time.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

Upcoming events

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Volunteer recruitment day 

Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet new people and become part of a welcoming and passionate team, whether you’re out in the fresh air, submerged in history or a friendly face to welcome visitors.

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on
22 Jan to 26 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Winter warmer weekends 

Come and warm up by the log fire in the Entrance Hall of Stourhead House.

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on
25 Jan to 2 Mar 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 11 other dates or times
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February half term: Frog's wonderfully watery adventure 

Pull on your wellies and join Frog for a watery adventure around Stourhead’s lake.

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on
15 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
at
09:00 to 15:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Walks & Talks guided tours 

Discover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.

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on
8 Mar to 8 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 185 other dates or times