Stourhead is a Palladian landmark in Mere, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Barry Lyndon (1975). Built in 1721, it was designed by Colen Campbell, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Stourton, Mere, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Stourton, Mere
confidence 85/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2677, SRC-2678, SRC-2680, SRC-7065, SRC-10074 - Designed by Colen Campbell
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2679, SRC-2677 - Built in 1721
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2677, SRC-2678, SRC-6870, SRC-6871, SRC-9290 - Architectural style: Palladian
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2679, SRC-2678 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2677, SRC-2678, SRC-6872, SRC-6873 - Owned by National Trust
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2680, SRC-2677, SRC-6874, SRC-6871, SRC-9291 - Appeared in Pride & Prejudice (movie, 2005)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1168, SRC-2681 - Appeared in Barry Lyndon (movie, 1975)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-7437, SRC-10551, SRC-11003
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10074 — Stourhead — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10551 — https://www.reelstreets.com/films/barry-lyndon/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11003 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Lyndon (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1168 — Pride & Prejudice: The Locations (Focus Features) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2677 — Stourhead — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2678 — Stourhead House (Stourton House) — DiCamillo Companion (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2679 — History of Stourhead House — National Trust (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2680 — Stourhead — National Trust (official property page) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2681 — Pride And Prejudice (2005) filming locations — Movie-Locations.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6870 — Anglotopia — Great British Houses: The Stourhead Estate (Tier 3, history_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6871 — Britain All Over Travel Guide — Stourhead Manor House & Garden (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6872 — Stourhead House, Stourton with Gasper – 1131104 | Historic England (National Heritage List for England) (Tier 1, government heritage register; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6873 — Stourhead House & Gardens Travel Guide – Eupedia (Tier 3, travel guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6874 — TheGenealogist – Headstone Collection reveals the family history of the owners and staff of Stourhead (Tier 3, history article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7065 — Parks & Gardens – Stourhead register entry (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7437 — The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations: Barry Lyndon (1975) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9290 — Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire – Britain Express (Historic Landscape Garden guide) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9291 — Stourhead – a Regency History guide (Rachel Knowles) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Barry Lyndon filmed?
Stourhead, in Mere, Wiltshire, is a real-world filming location used for Barry Lyndon. This property has also appeared on screen in Pride & Prejudice.
Where was Pride & Prejudice filmed?
Stourhead, in Mere, Wiltshire, is a real-world filming location used for Pride & Prejudice. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon.
Who designed Stourhead?
Stourhead was designed by Colen Campbell.
Where is Stourhead located?
Stourhead is located in Mere, Wiltshire.