Christmas at Stourhead 2023

A magical trail with new lights for 2023 – after-dark festive fun for all the family
Firmly positioned within the UK’s seasonal calendar, Christmas at Stourhead, Wiltshire has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way. Discover a sea of light stretching out into the distance, larger-than-life crystals suspended in trees and Liquid Sky filling the air with all the colours of the rainbow, just some of the new displays to see this year.

Over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun at Stourhead.
Look forward to some time together with friends and family as you discover sparkling tunnels of light and dancing lakeside reflections, then walk under giant baubles and beneath glistening trees drenched in jewel-like colour.
For a moment of reflection pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, gaze at the larger-than-life illuminations and, to make a moment to remember, don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way.
Our crew of independent street food vendors bring a delicious twist to tempting treats on offer.

Book tickets here:
https://christmasatstourhead.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/christmas-at-stourhead

NO dogs are allowed according to Stourhead.

I booked the 19:45 ticket with car parking. The 19:45 is off peak and is £15.00, with car parking £8.

It was magical last year.

Frequently asked questions:-

How long is the trail at Christmas at Stourhead?
It will take approximately 90 minutes to walk the trail.

Can I purchase food and drink at Christmas at Stourhead?
There will be a number of seasonal food and drink chalets serving hot, hand-held food, catering also for younger visitors and certain dietary needs. Hot drinks will also be on offer. Visitors can also purchase marshmallows for toasting at one of our purpose-built fire pits*.
*Only marshmallows purchased at the Trail are permitted to be toasted on our fire pits.
Is there parking?
Parking is limited and a parking space MUST be purchased in advance along with your trail entry tickets online.
National Trust Members park for free but parking tickets MUST be booked in advance with a trail ticket. Proof of valid membership MUST be shown on arrival – failure to do so will result in full price car-parking charge. Members will be charged a transaction fee if parking is booked separately.
If you are planning to arrive by car, please ensure that you select a separate parking ticket. Please note that every Adult Trail Entry or Family Trail Entry ticket does not include a parking space.
If you require additional parking spaces after your initial order has been made, subject to availability, you can add more tickets to your order under the Customer Service tab.

National Trust members receive a free parking space when tickets are booked in advance. Parking will be charged if tickets are bought as on the day tickets.

Where is Christmas at Stourhead and how do I get there?
Address: Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6SH
By train: From Stourhead, the two closest train stations are Gillingham (6.5 miles away) and Bruton (7 miles away)
By road: Follow the brown signs off A303 and B3092 from Frome
If you are planning to arrive and depart from Stourhead by taxi, please pre-book your taxi with local taxi companies in advance of your travel.

How do I book a carer's ticket for Christmas at Stourhead?
Free admission is available for essential carers. This should be booked at the same time as purchasing all other illuminated trail tickets and parking spaces.

https://supportcentre.seetickets.com/?Website=christmas_at_stourhead

Please arrive at Stourhead via the main road network, following brown signs off A303 or the B3092 from Frome. The main carpark postcode is BA12 6QD.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead#getting-there-map

Meet at the entrance. My mobile is 07769 785 126.