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Notice: Stowe's giftshop is currently closed and will re-open at the new visitor centre - please check back soon for more information about opening dates.

Breathtakingly beautiful landscape gardens

The scale, grandeur and beauty of Stowe has inspired writers, philosophers, artists, politicians and members of the public from the 18th century to the present day.

One of the most remarkable creations of Georgian England, Stowe was created by a family once so powerful they were richer than the king.

Since the National Trust acquired the gardens in the late 1980s, an ambitious programme of restoration has ensured that over 40 temples and monuments remain, gracing an inspiring backdrop of lakes and valleys with an endless variety of walks and trails, a delight to explore at any time of year.

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Now open 7 days

The Oxford Bridge on a frosty day at Stowe Landscape Gardens. © NTPL/Rod Edwards

You can now visit Stowe any day of the week, whether for a Monday morning stroll, Wednesday afternoon coffee on a weekend walk with friends.

New Inn's rescue

The New Inn at Stowe, showing damage to the roof. © National Trust

Here at Stowe we are all really looking forward to moving into our new visitor centre. New Inn is a restored 18th-century coaching inn that we have saved from disappearing forever.

Restoration update

New Inn court yard © Tony Chivers

Although originally advertised to have been opened during summer 2011, the restoration has proved more challenging than we anticipated. As you can imagine with a restoration project of this size, building works sometimes become more complicated and involved as new issues are discovered.