Stourhead

Stourhead is an estate in Wiltshire, England, known for its 18th-century landscape garden surrounding Stourhead House. Located near the village of Mere, the grounds were laid out in the mid-18th century by Henry Hoare II for his family seat, and they exemplify the English landscape garden movement with naturalistic scenery and carefully framed viewpoints. The garden and house are managed by the National Trust, which has cared for the property since 1946.

Key features include a large artificial lake that winds through the park, a Palladian bridge crossing the water, and a sequence of temples, grottoes, and statues placed to create picturesque vistas. The design was developed over several decades by the Hoare family and reflects classical influences and Romantic aesthetics.

The estate is a Grade I listed landscape and is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of its type. It remains a popular destination for visitors seeking walking routes, seasonal plantings, and views across the water to the temples and woodland.