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A view of the Palladian Bridge with the Gothic Temple visible through the trees, Stowe Landscape Garden.
© NTPL / Andrew Butler
Stowe Landscape Gardens
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 5DQ
Telephone: 01494 755568 (Infoline)
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Functions  1990 
Breathtakingly beautiful landscape gardens
  • Discover a garden full of mystery and hidden meanings
  • Explore more than 40 monuments, temples and secret corners
  • Experience the breathtaking beauty of ornamental lakes, wooded valleys and spectacular views
  • Enjoy miles of walks and trails through the gardens and surrounding parkland
  • Ideal for picnics and for those seeking peace and tranquility

What's new this year
Newly opened interpretation centre with jigsaws, timeline and comment board. Restoration of Sleeping Parlour and Sleeping Wood now complete. See our latest project to restore the New Inn take shape at our blog

Points to noteHouse (not NT), charge including NT members. Visitors to the gardens should allow plenty of time because of the extensive areas. Stowe House is used by Stowe School and opened to the public by Stowe House Preservation Trust. Telephone 01280 818166 for details or visit www.shpt.org for opening times

Opening arrangements
 1 Feb–1 Mar 09  10:30–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 4 Mar–1 Nov 09  10:30–5:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 7 Nov–31 Jan 10  10:30–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
Shop
 1 Feb–1 Mar 09  10:30–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 4 Mar–1 Nov 09  10:30–5:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 4 Nov–18 Dec 09  11–3 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
 7 Nov–31 Jan 10  10:30–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
Tea-room
 1 Feb–1 Mar 09  10:30–3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 4 Mar–1 Nov 09  10:30–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 7 Nov–31 Jan 10  10:30–3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
Parkland
 All year  Dawn--dusk Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Last admission 1½ hour before closing. Gardens closed Saturday 23 May. Gardens may close early towards end of October due to shorter daylight hours. May close in severe weather

Contact details

01494 755568 (Infoline)
01280 822850
01280 818166 (House – not NT)
Fax: 01280 822437
Email: stowegarden@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £7.15 (£6.50), child £3.65 (£3.30), family £17.95 (£16.30). House and house tours: telephone infoline for details. Charge including NT members. House (not NT) admission payable at NT Reception


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Trust properties nearby
  • Canons Ashby House
  • Claydon House
  • King's Head
  • Waddesdon Manor
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