When you walk around the lake at Stourhead it doesn’t take long to realise why it was once described as, ‘…a living work of art.’ From almost any location you could be gazing at a well-composed painting.
Landscape Gardens The Grotto 
You find your eyes skipping between the sweeping lawns, contrasting trees, beautiful blue-green lake and unusual stone features. It’s a spectacular combination. 
The gardens are punctuated by stone features, including bridges, temples, a rock arch, a dam and a grotto.
You may recognise The Temple of Apollo as the location for Mr Darcy’s first proposal to Lizzie in the 2005 film of Pride and Prejudice.
My children loved exploring the Grotto. 
We discovered two statues, one of which is said to be the source of the River Stour.
Further Information
Nearest Town: Wincanton, near Warminster Adult Cost Range: £15 to £19.99 Opens: Daily but check before you go to make sure everything you want to visit is open. Where to Eat: The restaurant, the Spread Eagle pub or bring a picnic. How Long We Spent There: A full day. Parking: There is a large car park. Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, swans, birds and insects. Information Written: May 2018
County: Wiltshire
Nearest Postcode: BA12 6QD
Child Cost Range: £5 to £9.99
Free if: Under 5 years or for National Trust members.
Facilities: Snacks, ice cream, shop, cafe, toilets and accessible toilets.
Buggies: Buggy friendly but some of the paths are steep.
Cost of Parking: £4 per day but free for National Trust members.
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