National Trust, Stourton, Wiltshire
Stourhead, near Stourton in Wiltshire, is one of England’s finest landscaped estates and a celebrated National Trust property. Created in the 18th century by Henry Hoare II, the estate is centred on a beautiful lake surrounded by classical temples, bridges, woodland and sweeping gardens, all designed to evoke the landscapes of a Grand Tour of Europe. Visitors come to explore the Palladian Stourhead House, enjoy peaceful walks through the gardens, admire seasonal colour and historic architecture, and discover the estate’s rich connections to art, history and literature.
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These photos were taken with my Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera using aperture. priority mode and the 24mm – 105mm RF Lens first thing in the morning.
Places Worth Photographing Nearby
- Old Sarum, Salisbury – Explore the atmospheric Iron Age hillfort and medieval ruins, with wide views across the Wiltshire countryside.
- Salisbury Cathedral – Photograph the cathedral’s soaring spire, Gothic architecture, cloisters and surrounding Close.
- Longleat Estate – Capture the Elizabethan house, landscaped grounds, lakes, woodland and wildlife at this well-known estate near Warminster.
- The Newt in Somerset – A beautifully designed garden estate near Bruton, offering formal gardens, orchards, woodland paths and seasonal colour.
- Tisbury and the Nadder Valley – Discover picturesque village streets, stone cottages, riverside views and rolling chalk landscapes around the Wylye and Nadder valleys.
