Stowe

Important notice -

To avoid disappointment please book your visit to Stowe in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.

Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park

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More about this place

Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Stowe   Buckinghamshire

Please book ahead before visiting

The gardens, park and New Inn at Stowe are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. 

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Stowe (30 Nov - 6 Dec)

Thu 03 Dec 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Stowe.

A Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail at Stowe

Sat 05 Dec 2020
10:00-15:00
Join Peter Rabbit and friends to solve puzzles, get closer to nature and have your very own winter adventure at Stowe
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Things to see and do

A golden palace stretches across the horizon with a view of a lawn and lake

Planning your visit to Stowe 

Find out more about visiting Stowe to help you plan your visit.

View over the lake at Stowe in winter

Enjoy Stowe this winter 

Stowe is the perfect place to enjoy winter and Christmas with your family. There will be a sprinkling of Christmas at the New Inn, a winter adventure with Peter Rabbit™, festive delights in the café and shopping to inspire gifts in our shop.

Walking the dog at Stowe Landscape Gardens in Buckinghamshire

Walking your dog at Stowe 

Take your dog on a paw patrol to explore the gardens and parkland. Please keep them on leads at all times. You'll find plenty of water bowls on your route.

The restored Conduit House in the parkland at Stowe is a small hollow structure made of bricks and painted in limewash and is octagonal in shape

Parkland strolls 

Get a breath of fresh air with an invigorating walk through the parkland. Views were created to make a seamless picture across the landscape into the garden. Along your way you can catch glimpses of temples and lakes. Dogs are welcome on short leads.

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Eating and shopping

the cafe counter with screens up around the till points

Eating and drinking at Stowe 

Our café is open and will be serving a limited range of hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. You can only visit our café as part of your pre-booked admission ticket. In line with government guidelines you'll be required to wear a face covering in indoor areas. Please bring one with you.

A range of Christmas decorations in our shop

Shopping at Stowe 

From 5 November - 2 December, our shop will be closed in line with Government guidelines. Our online shop remains open, please visit; www.shop.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Our work

A golden palace stretches across the horizon with a view of a lawn and lake

The gardens at Stowe 

Discover the stories behind the paths of vice, virtue and liberty that run throughout the gardens, and the individual beauty and significance of each area. Ask us about where to enjoy the best views, walks and picnic spots.

Finished capital of the portico at the Temple of Concord & Victory at Stowe

The Stowe you see today 

Subtle gardening and major works have all helped to make the restoration of the gardens at Stowe appear as though it were always the way you see it today. Discover our work since 1989 in this behind the scenes feature with some surprising images of the gardens in their dilapidated days.

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History

Stowe Landscape Gardens

History of Stowe 

There are so many stories to tell, unravel the layers of history with this broad look at Stowe's timeline and a treasure trove of articles that take a closer peek at the detail.

Geese on water with the Palladian Bridge in the background at Stowe

The gardeners that made Stowe 

Stowe through the centuries has been created by a multitude of famous gardeners, artists and architects. Reveal the story of the gardeners at Stowe and how they shaped the landscape.

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