Heritage Open Week
Enjoy multiple aspects of Stowe as part of Heritage Open Week this September.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
Enjoy free entry to Stowe Gardens during Heritage Open Week between 11-20 September.
On Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September, in addition to exploring Stowe's 250 acres of landscape gardens for free, you'll be able to see inside the Gothic Temple – usually an exclusive holiday cottage for the Landmark Trust - explore Stowe’s Parish Church, peek inside the Temple of Concord and Victory and enjoy special access to Dido’s cave.
Pre-booking is advised for the Gothic Temple via their website.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome!
- Meeting point
Main access will be through Stowe Gardens.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather: sun hats or woolly hats, coats or sunglasses, wellies or sandals.
- Accessibility
There is free accessible car parking available at Stowe Gardens. There are accessible toilets at New Inn, the entrance to the gardens and Stowe House. There are no accessible toilets in the Gothic Temple. Stowe Gardens, Dido's Cave and the church are largely accessible, but the Gothic Temple and Temple of Concord & Victory do require climbing stairs. Dogs on leads allowed at Stowe Gardens only.
Upcoming events
Gothic Temple Open Days
A rare chance to see inside the Gothic Temple, usually a holiday cottage for the Landmark Trust. With scenic views from the top floor, take a look inside Gothic Temple which was modelled on medieval buildings.
5K Colour Run
Join us for a 5k colour run (or walk) around the gardens.
Guided Tours at Stowe Gardens
Are you interested in the history of Stowe Gardens? Join us for a free guided tour led by our tour guide volunteers every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am.
Trust 10K Run
Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for our free 10k trail run.