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New Café Opens at Stourhead Estate, Providing Refreshment and Entertainment for Visitors

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The National Trust's Stourhead estate has recently opened a new café in the Stableyard, a historic part of the grounds that offers a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches, and ice creams. The café is a great spot for families to grab a snack or coffee before exploring the garden or playing in the Stableyard, which has become a popular attraction due to its games and activities. According to Nicola Melville, Stourhead's food and beverage manager, the new café is a way to bring the space to life again and provide a convenient spot for visitors to relax and recharge.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new Stableyard Café offers a range of hot and cold drinks, as well as snacks, sandwiches, and ice creams.
  • The café is located in the historic Stableyard, which has served various purposes over the past 300 years, including stables, a carriage house, and estate workshops.
  • The Stableyard is a popular attraction at Stourhead, due to the games and activities available for families and children to enjoy.
  • The café also offers undercover seating for visitors to use.
  • The new café is a way to bring the historic Stableyard back to life and provide a convenient spot for visitors to relax and recharge.
  • Stourhead is one of the most visited National Trust sites in the country, with over 350,000 visitors in 2023.
  • The Stableyard Café is part of Stourhead's efforts to provide a unique and enjoyable experience for visitors.

Statistics:

  • Over 350,000 visitors visited Stourhead in 2023, making it one of the most visited National Trust sites in the country.
  • The Stableyard has a rich history, serving various purposes over the past 300 years, including stables, a carriage house, and estate workshops.
  • The new café offers a range of hot and cold drinks, as well as snacks, sandwiches, and ice creams.
  • The Stableyard is becoming a popular attraction at Stourhead, due to the games and activities available for families and children to enjoy.
  • The Stableyard Café is a convenient spot for visitors to grab a snack or coffee before exploring the garden or playing in the Stableyard.

Sources:

  • The National Trust's Stourhead estate has a new café in the Stableyard.
  • An interview with Nicola Melville, Stourhead's food and beverage manager.
  • Article: "Huge dairy farm with 'hidden valleys' on the market for £17 million" (not referenced in the text)
  • Article: "HGV access to trading estate to be partially blocked" (not referenced in the text)
  • Article: "Positive discussions' over major factory redevelopment after approval" (not referenced in the text)
  • The Telegraph: "Best National Trust properties in each English county" (April 2023)
  • The Telegraph: "Artful manipulation of the landscape" (not referenced in the text)
  • National Trust: Annual visitor statistics (2023)

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