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
House (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
Sa
Su
4 Mar–1 Nov 09
10:30–5:30
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
7 Nov–31 Jan 10
10:30–4
Sa
Su
Shop
1 Feb–1 Mar 09
10:30–4
Sa
Su
4 Mar–1 Nov 09
10:30–5:30
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
4 Nov–18 Dec 09
11–3
We
Th
Fr
7 Nov–31 Jan 10
10:30–4
Sa
Su
Tea-room
1 Feb–1 Mar 09
10:30–3:30
Sa
Su
4 Mar–1 Nov 09
10:30–5
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
7 Nov–31 Jan 10
10:30–3:30
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
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
Guidebook
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