Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Stourton March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Stourton](https://expedia.co.uk/Stourton-Hotels.d553248635975853231.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Stourton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Stourton.d553248635975853231.Car-Hire-Guide)[Stourton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Stourton.d553248635975853231.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Stourton ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Stourton Types of activities [Stourton travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/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)) ![#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) ![The Palladian Bridge Wikidata has entry Q17529437 with data related to this item.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/46af563c-d684-4612-97af-8f9e9304d4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/46af563c-d684-4612-97af-8f9e9304d4ea.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)) ## Stourton Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Stourton has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Stourton, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Stourton with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Stourton Stourton is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Stourton, and make it a breeze to explore Stourton and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Stourton to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Stourton, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Stourton | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guided Ghost Tour of Frome](/things-to-do/guided-ghost-tour-of-frome.a48881332.activity-details): £18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Guided Ghost Tour of Frome](/things-to-do/guided-ghost-tour-of-frome.a48881332.activity-details)[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) | | Half-day tours | [Guided Ghost Tour of Frome](/things-to-do/guided-ghost-tour-of-frome.a48881332.activity-details)[Forest Nature Therapy Experiences](/things-to-do/forest-nature-therapy-experiences.a50694210.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Stourton --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 holiday in Warminster? Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the beautiful countryside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Longleat-Safari-And-Adventure-Park-Warminster.d6157342.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.co.uk/Center-Parcs-Longleat-Forest-Warminster.d553248628305051930.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 when you spend time at Longleat. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Longleat-Warminster.d6092191.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 stop at Stourhead. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stourhead-Warminster.d6092189.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stourhead-Garden-Warminster.d6079383.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.co.uk/Shearwater-Lake-Warminster.d553248621532491894.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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