Festive fun at Stourhead
- Published:
- 07 November 2023
Experience the magic of Christmas this winter at Stourhead, with wonderful activities and a spectacular lights trail after dark.
Christmas house
22 November - 23 December
Feel the festive spirit come to life as you wander through the grand rooms of Stourhead house, decorated with twinkling lights, festive floral arrangements, and showstopping trees.
Engage with the different themes in each wonderful room, inspired by the history, nature, and beauty of Stourhead and its heritage.
Storytime with Father Christmas
30 November - 23 December
Create cosy Christmas crafts and jingle all the way up the drive with hobby-reindeer, before snuggling up for a festive story with Father Christmas in his magical grotto.
Festive lino printing workshop
18 & 20 November
Come and get all festive creating your very own lino cut in this 3 hour workshop with Gemma Lane from Green Fox workshops.
You will leave the session with a beautiful Christmas card and some wrapping paper to wow Father Christmas with underneath the Christmas tree.
Christmas wreath workshop
30 November & 1, 4, 5 December
Learn wreath-making from a professional in this relaxing and creative workshop. Everything you need to create a beautiful wreath is provided for you, including materials from Stourhead.
Christmas at Stourhead, the illuminated trail
29 November - 1 January, multiple timings, pre-booking required
Christmas at Stourhead has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family.
Discover a sea of light stretching out into the distance across the lake, huge feathers floating high into the night sky, sparkling tunnels of light and illuminations that fill the air with all the colours of the rainbow.
Christmas at Stourhead
A million twinkling lights are set to bring the garden to life as the Christmas at Stourhead illuminated trail returns in 2024.
Christmas lights and winter illuminations
See your favourite places lit up with Christmas colour by visiting the best winter light trails and displays near you in 2024.
A family day out at Stourhead
Find out the family-friendly things to do at Stourhead, from events in the garden to exploring the house.
Things to see inside Stourhead House
Stourhead House was one of the first Palladian-style villas to be built in England. Find out more about the Hoare family's home and why they decided to make this their main residence outside of London.