Stourton Travel Guide

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Panorama of Stourhead lake from Temple of Apollo.
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Panorama of Stourhead lake from Temple of Apollo.
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#lksawaydays 2/2020. 12th of January is someone's birthday....Happy 125th Birthday to the National Trust 🎂 to celebrate we decided to visit one of their sites. After living in the South West for the last 18 years we realised we had never visited Stourhead! Perfect! only 22 miles away too. We arrived at a quiet car park at approx 09:30am and duly paid the £4 daily charge. Stourhead House itself was closed for the winter and opens again in March, but the large garden and grounds are open all year round, If you are not a National Trust member then it will cost you £11.60 per adult. Stourhead House was built between 1721-1724 by the renowned Scottish architect Colen Campbell with the gardens following shortly after in 1741, the path you follow around the Garden mimics the journey of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his descent to the underworld. The large garden has many sculptures and buildings of which many stay with the Greek theme from the Grotto to the Temple of Apollo to the Pantheon as well as other 'themed' buildings such as the Gothic Cottage and the Temple of Flora. Along the paths you will see other paths/tracks leading off in other directions if you follow these you will see the Obelisk, St Peters Pump or slightly further afield King Alfreds Towers. After a good couple of hours of stretching the legs you can finish off in the Spread Eagle for a pint!
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Stourhead Gardens in Autumn Colour
Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West Bath England
The price is Rp1.533.242 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
Rp1.533.242
Rp1.839.890 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,707 reviews)
Staff were very helpful, room was spotless, a great place to stay

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Bath City

Hampton by Hilton Bath City

4 out of 5
Avon Street Bath England
The price is Rp1.545.684 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.545.684
Rp1.854.821 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,116 reviews)
Room was clean and had everything needed for a working stay. Good breakfast, and very efficient service.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton Bath City
The Gainsborough Bath Spa

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5 out of 5
Beau Street Bath England
The price is Rp3.400.505 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
Rp3.400.505
Rp4.080.606 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Staff provided us with a lovely card and complimentary wine towards our 50th birthday. Made our stay very special, room was spotless and very comfortable, had a wonderful relaxing stay.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Gainsborough Bath Spa
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Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments

Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments

4 out of 5
4-5 Westgate Buildings Bath England
Stay at this apartment in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)
Room very clean, ideal location for Roman Baths, pubs and restaurants. Tour bus stops at the door! Stayed on 3rd floor, no issues with noise on a Friday night. We will use again when we return.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments
WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

2.5 out of 5
Featherbed Ln Bristol England
Stay at this residence in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Chew Valley and Stanton Drew Stone Circle are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
perfect for my friend

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms
St Catherine's Hospital - Bath

St Catherine's Hospital - Bath

4.5 out of 5
Bilbury Ln Bath England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Roman Baths are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
The best place to stay in Bath for its great location and immaculate and spacious rooms.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

St Catherine's Hospital - Bath
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Popular places to visit

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Longleat Safari and Adventure Park

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park during your holiday in Warminster? Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the beautiful countryside in this quaint area.

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
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Center Parcs Longleat Forest

Bring the family to Center Parcs Longleat Forest and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Warminster. Discover the area's beautiful countryside and lively bars.

Center Parcs Longleat Forest
New Years Eve Celebrations at Longleat! Exploring the stunning Festival of Light, followed by an amazing Firework Show! #LifeAtExpediaGroup

Longleat

Find out about the history of Horningsham when you spend time at Longleat. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Longleat
#lksawaydays 2/2020. 12th of January is someone's birthday....Happy 125th Birthday to the National Trust 🎂 to celebrate we decided to visit one of their sites. After living in the South West for the last 18 years we realised we had never visited Stourhead! Perfect! only 22 miles away too. We arrived at a quiet car park at approx 09:30am and duly paid the £4 daily charge. Stourhead House itself was closed for the winter and opens again in March, but the large garden and grounds are open all year round, If you are not a National Trust member then it will cost you £11.60 per adult. Stourhead House was built between 1721-1724 by the renowned Scottish architect Colen Campbell with the gardens following shortly after in 1741, the path you follow around the Garden mimics the journey of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his descent to the underworld. The large garden has many sculptures and buildings of which many stay with the Greek theme from the Grotto to the Temple of Apollo to the Pantheon as well as other 'themed' buildings such as the Gothic Cottage and the Temple of Flora. Along the paths you will see other paths/tracks leading off in other directions if you follow these you will see the Obelisk, St Peters Pump or slightly further afield King Alfreds Towers. After a good couple of hours of stretching the legs you can finish off in the Spread Eagle for a pint!

Stourhead

You can find out about the history of Stourton with a stop at Stourhead. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Stourhead

Stourhead Garden

Find out about the history of Stourton when you take a trip to Stourhead Garden. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Stourhead Garden

Shearwater Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shearwater Lake during your travels in Longbridge Deverill. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Shearwater Lake

Things to do

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour with Expert Guide

Rp2.271.733
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour with Expert Guide
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

Rp1.835.744
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

Rp2.049.837
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Stonehenge Admission Ticket

Stonehenge Admission Ticket

Rp564.858
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge Admission Ticket
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath

Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry

Rp1.606.276
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry
Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock

Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock

Rp3.140.269
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock
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