Stowe

Discover a kaleidoscope of colour on a variety of autumnal walks at Stowe, followed by a delicious hot drink in our cafe.

Over the October half-term, they'll be plenty of spooky goings on for your children to enjoy. From revealing the spooky story of Britomart in our daily trail to autumn '50 Things', visit us for a fun family day out at Stowe.

Take your dog on a paw patrol to explore the gardens and parkland. Please keep them on leads at all times. We provide water bowls outside the cafe for refreshment, treats in the shop and join our monthly guided dog walks.

Tuck in to seasonal meals freshly prepared by our chefs using locally sourced ingredients. We can cater for dietary needs and have family friendly menus too.

Whether you're looking for the perfect gift, a memento of your visit or a treat for yourself, we’re sure you will find something here. We support local suppliers by showcasing a large range of gift cards, books, local crafts and produce, including confectionery, cider and fragrances for body and home. Every purchase contributes directly to the work being undertaken at Stowe.

Expert Stowe Gardener Anna Tolfree discusses the trials and tribulations of working in a landscape garden in the height of summer, with lots of hints and tips along the way.

2015 saw the start of a new phase of restoration for the gardens at Stowe. The Landscape Programme comprises of 54 tasks taking place over five years to reinstate many of the lost temples and monuments that once ‘dressed’ the gardens like pieces of a theatre set whilst undertaking maintenance on structures and lakes. Read more and keep up to date here.

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.

If you’ve got some spare time to lend a hand and would like to learn something new or share in a passion you have, then we’d love to hear from you. There’s a variety of positions available for volunteers, or tell us what interests you most.

Imagine arriving to work every day with a breathtaking view that never gets tired or taking your lunch in a tranquil garden. Jobs at Stowe offer rewarding career development, a positive team attitude and an office like no other in 250 acres of Europe's finest landscape gardens. Find out more about what it's like working at Stowe and our current vacancies.

Stowe is a fantastic place to bring groups, with great facilities and access.

Our famous landscape gardens provide the perfect setting to inspire and encourage curiosity. We can work with you to ensure a memorable visit for your students.

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.

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.

From the big to the small, fluffy to the scaly, discover some of the animals that call Stowe home

The gardens never sleep, find out about some of the animals who venture out after dark