Stourhead estate walks
Stretch your legs on a guided walk around Stourhead's wider estate and enjoy routes that highlight the beauty of each season.
- Booking essential
Be led on lesser-known routes around Stourhead's wider estate, see bluebells in spring, wildflowers and butterflies in summer, and the golden landscapes of autumn. Learn more about the archaeology and fascinating history of this storied landscape.
22 March: Park Hill Camp – looking at estate and woodland management and wildlife.
26 April: Bonham Wood – with bluebells in full bloom.
31 May: Alfred’s Tower – looking at wildlife plus estate and woodland management.
28 June: Whitesheet Hill – looking at archaeology, butterflies and wildflowers.
26 July: Park Hill Camp – looking at estate and woodland management and wildlife.
30 August: Alfred’s Tower - looking at wildlife plus estate and woodland management.
27 September: Whitesheet Hill – looking at archaeology, butterflies and wildflowers.
25 October: Bonham Wood – to take in the autumn colours.
If you can no longer make the event, please contact stourhead.estate@nationaltrust.org.uk to cancel your free ticket so we can offer the space to someone else.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Due to the in-depth content of the tour, it may not be suitable for children
- Meeting point
Most wider estate walks start outside of Visitor Reception, except Alfred's Tower which starts in Alfred's Tower carpark.
- What to bring and wear
Bring weather appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes for walking in, you may also want to bring water and snacks.
- Accessibility
Wider estate walks take place on country paths of mixed gradients and quality. Walks range from 3 to 5 miles. Please note that some crossing of stiles will be required.
- Other
Please note that the duration of walks may vary depending on route, weather and group size.
Upcoming events
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Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 24
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Making a House a Home: 300 Years of Women’s History at Stourhead
300 years of Stourhead as a home, shines a light on the women who shaped this iconic place.