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Stourhead House and Garden
Type: Garden
Stourhead House and Gardens on the Wiltshire-Somerset border is the perfect day out for everyone. A breathtaking 18th century landscape garden with lakeside walks, grottoes and classical temples is only the beginning.
Between March and OCtober you can visit Stourhead House, a Palladian mansion with fantastic /regency library and beautiful art collection. ANd why not climb the 205 steps to the top of King Alfred's Tower, an amazing red-brick folly, for vistas over Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, or explore one of our Iron Age hill forts.
We also have a large National Trust shop, restaurant, art gallery, pub and farm shop for you to enjoy. Please call for a full events programme, information about group visits and access for visitors with disabilities.
Opening Times
King Alfred's Tower 14 Mar 2008 - 1 Nov 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Gardens 1 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
House 14 Mar 2009 - 1 Nov 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | - Closed |
| Thursday | - Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
* Gardens open all year (except for Christmas day) 9am - 7pm (or dusk if earlier).
Last admission 4pm.
King Alfred's Tower and House - last admission 4.30 pm
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Garden and House Family | from £29.00 |
| Garden or House Family | from £17.50 |
| Garden and House Adult | from £12.30 |
| Garden or House Adult | from £7.40 |
| King Alfred's Tower Family | from £6.30 |
| Garden and House Child | £5.20 per ticket |
| Garden or House Child | from £4.00 |
| King Alfred's Tower Adult | from £2.80 |
| King Alfred's Tower Child | from £1.50 |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A303. Off B3092 at Stourton, 3 miles north west of Mere (A303), 8 miles south of Frome (A361).
Public Transport Directions
Nearest railway station is at Gillingham (Dorset), approximately 7 miles away.
Bus services are infrequent - call 01747 861222 for details.
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