Road: At Stourton, off B3092, 3 miles north west of Mere off A303. 8 miles south of Frome. Rail: Gillingham station 6.5 miles. Bus: Service from Gillingham. South West Coaches 80 Frome-Stourhead (Sat.), FirstBus 58/A Shaftesbury-Wincanton, alight Zeals, 1.25 miles.
Mere Tourist Information Centre
The Square
Mere
Warminster
Tel: 0 1747 861211
Fax: 0 1747 861127
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Stourhead House and Garden, Warminster, Wiltshire
Sherborne Hotel
Set in 8 acres of grounds this modern 3 Star hotel is set in the perfect location for exploring Dorset and Somerset.
Best Western Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel is directly opposite the west front of Wells Cathedral.
Copper Beeches
Ideally situated for the Heritage Cities of Bath/Bristol and the smallest City in England, Wells.
Tordown
Nestled amongst the trees on the southern slopes of Glastonbury Tor.
Lodge Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
Stunning landscape bejewelled by 10,000 years of unbroken human history.
Celebrated 18th century landscape garden and Palladian mansion.
- Stunning 18th century landscaped garden
- 18th century house with furniture by Chippendale the Younger
- Exhibition on the history of the estate in Visitor Reception building
An outstanding example of the English landscape style. Stourhead was laid out between 1741 and 1780 and includes classical temples, including the Pantheon and Temple of Apollo, set around the central lake. The vistas change as the visitor moves around the paths and through the magnificent mature woodland.
The house, begun in 1721 by Colen Campbell, contains furniture by the younger Chippendale and fine paintings. King Alfred’s Tower, an intriguing red-brick folly built in 1772 by Henry Flitcroft, is almost 50m high and gives breathtaking views over the estate.
Much of the estate woodland and downland is managed for nature conservation and there are two interesting Iron Age hill-forts, Whitesheet Hill and Park Hill Camp. Many events held throughout the year - phone 01985 843610 for details.
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Garden: daily 9 – 7 or dusk if earlier.
House: 18 March to 31 October: daily except Wednesday and Thursday, 11am to 5pm (or dusk if earlier). King Alfred’s Tower: 18 March to 31 October, daily, 12 to 5pm (or dusk if earlier).
The Estate Office
Stourton
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
Tel: 01747 841152
Fax: 01747 842005
Email: stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk
