Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park
From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.
The scale and beauty of Stowe have attracted visitors for over 300 years. Picture-perfect views, winding paths, lakeside walks and temples create a timeless landscape, reflecting the changing seasons. Full of hidden meaning, the gardens were created as an earthly paradise and still cast their spell today.
Your visit starts at the New Inn visitor centre outside the gardens. This fusion of modern and restored eighteenth-century buildings was where visitors of the past were welcomed to Stowe.
Stop by the light and airy cafe for delicious fresh food and the shop for unique products inspired by the gardens. The sheer size and space is perfect for those who love the outdoors and enjoy walking. A short walk or a ride in a buggy from New Inn takes you into the gardens, where another world awaits. Stowe is great to explore all day long when you combine a visit to Stowe House or explore the far reaches of the garden and parkland to make the most of your day.
Come back time and time again to discover new routes by following the mown grass paths in the garden or take a vigorous ramble in the parkland where more monuments wait to be explored and see new views you won't find in the garden.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £15.60 | £14.00 |
| Child | £7.80 | £7.00 |
| Family | £39.00 | £35.00 |
| Family One Adult | £23.40 | £21.00 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £12.00 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £6.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £7.00 |
| National Trust Members | N/A | £5.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Child tickets: under 17s, under 5s go free.
Entry to Stowe's 1,000 acres of parkland is free of charge.
Stowe House is managed and operated by Stowe House Preservation Trust. For more information call +44 (0)1280 818166. Admission charges apply to National Trust members, payable at National Trust reception. Non-NT members £7, NT members £5.50. HHA members and Stowe House annual pass members: free.
Parking is free of charge.
