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Stourhead GardensStourhead
Gardens Photo Gallery >> Stourhead is reason enough to visit England
all by itself. It is one of the best examples of the English landscape style of
garden; a brilliant Arcadian design begun by Henry Hoare in 1741, incorporating
ever changing vistas around a lake, replete with temples to Apollo and Flora,
a rock bridge, a cascade, a pantheon, a thatched cottage, and a grotto. Hoare
did not complete his garden until 1780.  Hoare's
vision did not run to the rhododendrons, added by a descendant, which are one
of the main reasons people flock to Stourhead today. The woodland walks are superb,
moving through mature woods planted with a variety of exotic trees.
The
house itself was designed by Colen Campbell in 1721 and contains fine art and
furniture by a young Thomas
Chippendale. Nearby is King Alfred's Tower, a red-brick folly rising 150 feet
from the top of a hill overlooking the estate. The Tower was built by Henry Flitcroft
in 1772 and it offers wonderful views over the garden and the surrounding countryside.
Also part of the Stourhead estate are the Iron Age hillforts of Whitesheet Hill
and Park Hill Camp. Best in: spring for rhododendrons, early summer
for azaleas, and anytime for a truly wonderful landscape garden experience. One
of the great gardens of the world.  Stourhead
for families
In a word, excellent! Our children, ages 5 and 11, very
much enjoyed Stourhead. There is plenty of space to run around in, and interesting
curiosities like the Grotto, and the various temples to explore. The National
Trust has information packs for children to help them get the most out of their
visit - and they might learn something about landscape gardening, too!
What's
it like to visit Stourhead?
We've put together an image gallery with
over 40 of our favourite photos of Stourhead from a recent visit. Hopefully this
will give you a good idea of what you can see for youself on a visit to this wonderful
gardens. Stourhead
Gardens Photo Gallery >> Contact
Stourhead
Warminster
Stourton
Wiltshire
England
BA12 6QD
Location:
off B3092
Website: Stourhead
Email:
stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone:
01747 841 152
Fax: 01747 842 005
Location
map
Please verify opening details with the National Trust before undertaking a trip
to Stourhead.
National Trust
ACCESSIBILITY
Most of the paths through the gardens are useable by wheelchairs, but several
steep sections make assistants essential.
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