Stourhead, Palladian mansion in Wiltshire, England.
The Stourhead estate spans 2,650 acres of land, featuring a grand 18th-century mansion surrounded by gardens, farmland, woodlands, and a central lake.
After Henry Hoare I purchased Stourton Manor in 1717, architect Colen Campbell designed the new Palladian house, completing construction between 1721 and 1725.
The house displays Henry Hoare II's art collection in the Italian Room, including notable paintings and sculptures from prominent European artists.
The National Trust operates Stourhead House, opening the gardens from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and the mansion from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with seasonal variations.
A devastating fire in 1902 gutted the interior of Stourhead House, leading to a complete reconstruction that preserved the original architectural design.
Location: Stourton
Location: Stourton with Gasper
Architects: Colen Campbell
Architectural style: Palladian architecture
Operator: National Trust
Phone: +441747841152
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
GPS coordinates: 51.10467,-2.32347
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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Bristol High Cross
103 m
Church of St Peter, Stourton
190 m
Stourhead House
478 m
Small Grotto Below Temple Of Flora
52 m
Hoare Monument In The Churchyard About 13 Metres South East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter
217 m
The Palladian Bridge
32 m
The Gothic Cottage
336 m
The Iron Bridge
402 m
Stourton Post Office And Stores
134 m
Gate Piers And Wall Between Stourton Club And The Spread Eagle
204 m
Rockwork Bridge
230 m
The Pantheon
395 m
The Temple Of Apollo
165 m
The Obelisk
534 m
South Range Of Workshops On South Side Of Stable Yard
404 m
89, High Street
113 m
Grotto Underpass
94 m
The Grotto And The River God's Cave
318 m
Rockwork Boathouse
113 m
66, Stourton Lane
1.5 km
The Estate Office
161 m
Clock Tower Gateway
439 m
Milestone About 150 Metres South Of Junction With Long Lane
1 km
87 And 88, High Street
123 m
The Convent
1.9 km
Drove Lodge
855 m
Milestone, Tower Road, Stourton; 5m from jcn with road to Kilmington Common,
1.7 km
Milestone, Bells Lane; 300m S Stourton X roads
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