Title: Things to Do in Stourton in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Stourton](https://expedia.com/Stourton-Hotels.d553248635975853231.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Stourton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Stourton.d553248635975853231.Car-Rental-Guide)[Stourton Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Stourton.d553248635975853231.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Stourton ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Stourton Types of activities [Stourton Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Stourton.dx553248635975853231) ![Panorama of Stourhead lake from Temple of Apollo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/83e38c0c-44ff-48b5-b463-f9388badb854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/83e38c0c-44ff-48b5-b463-f9388badb854.jpg) by [Rwendland](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Rwendland) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Panorama of Stourhead lake from Temple of Apollo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/83e38c0c-44ff-48b5-b463-f9388badb854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/83e38c0c-44ff-48b5-b463-f9388badb854.jpg) by [Rwendland](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Rwendland) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![#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!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975853231/4465733b-4b71-4f6e-9c95-3034ed180d5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Palladian Bridge Wikidata has entry Q17529437 with data related to this item.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/d6efd18e-bdcc-401d-8b11-3bbaa7c5e097.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/d6efd18e-bdcc-401d-8b11-3bbaa7c5e097.jpg) by [Hamburg103a (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Hamburg103a&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Stourhead Gardens in Autumn Colour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/20613eb7-4ea5-4c72-aeca-7a68eb6bf30c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975853231) ## Recommended things to do in Stourton | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Forest Nature Therapy Experiences](/things-to-do/forest-nature-therapy-experiences.a50694210.activity-details): $48 | | Top 5 things to do | [Forest Nature Therapy Experiences](/things-to-do/forest-nature-therapy-experiences.a50694210.activity-details)[Private Full Day Tour to Longleat Safari Park and Historic Bath](/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-to-longleat-safari-park-and-historic-bath.a51241011.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Stourton --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Stourton? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Stourton ![New Years Eve Celebrations at Longleat! Exploring the stunning Festival of Light, followed by an amazing Firework Show! #LifeAtExpediaGroup ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092191/61f22908-8082-44db-83f4-13f8a957dc89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Longleat Safari and Adventure Park Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park during your vacation in Warminster? Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the beautiful countryside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Longleat-Safari-And-Adventure-Park-Warminster.d6157342.Vacation-Attraction) ![Centre parcs showing cyclists on a beautiful blue and white lit road. Colourful picture showing the fun of exploring the forest park at Longleat. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248628305051930/73b81e8d-abd5-44e6-8eb4-6592475c5931.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Center-Parcs-Longleat-Forest-Warminster.d553248628305051930.Vacation-Attraction) ![New Years Eve Celebrations at Longleat! Exploring the stunning Festival of Light, followed by an amazing Firework Show! #LifeAtExpediaGroup ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092191/61f22908-8082-44db-83f4-13f8a957dc89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Longleat Find out about the history of Horningsham with a stop at Longleat. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Longleat-Warminster.d6092191.Vacation-Attraction) ![#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!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092189/3105d6c9-1894-4d6a-88cb-1ac7ef30235f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stourhead You can find out about the history of Stourton with a visit to Stourhead. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Stourhead-Warminster.d6092189.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stourhead Garden Find out about the history of Stourton with a stop at Stourhead Garden. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Stourhead-Garden-Warminster.d6079383.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Shearwater-Lake-Warminster.d553248621532491894.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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