Stowe

Our gardens are open every day, 10am-5pm. Click through to our article to read more about planning your visit.

Summer is a magical time at Stowe with wildflowers buzzing with life and sun glittering across the lakes. Find the perfect spots for lazy days and summer strolls in the gardens at Stowe.

Get the kids outdoors with acres of space to run and stretch their legs. The gardens and park provide the ultimate backdrop for igniting imaginations and tuning into nature.

Stowe House is managed and opened by the Stowe House Preservation Trust. Separate admission charges apply. Please visit their website for further information and full opening times; www.stowehouse.org

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.

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.

Our café is open and is serving hot and cold meals and drinks, sandwiches and light snacks. Hot lunches are available from 12pm-3pm daily. We will continue to maintain high standards of cleanliness and till and collection points will be screened. Hand sanitiser will be available should visitors wish to use it. Thank you for making this a safe experience for everyone.

Our shop is currently open 11am-5pm daily. Pop into the shop to browse our selection of homeware, find the perfect gift or pick up the perfect plant for your garden from our plant centre.

We've started a new chapter and have moved the second-hand bookshop from the Hayloft to the The Old Dairy at Stowe. Browse through a treasure trove of second-hand books and browse the shelves for something new or an old favourite. All donations help us look after special places like this for every one, forever.

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.

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.

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.

An important part of our work is connecting with the local community. Whether you’re a local resident, school, community group or charity, we believe Stowe should be open and accessible for all. Read more to discover how your group can best access this special place and for full information on accessibility for disabilities.

Stowe wouldn't be the same without our team of enthusiastic volunteers. Find out if we are recruiting the right role for you to join the team.

Our oral history project uncovers and preserves the stories of people who have helped shape the Stowe estate through the years. The Stowe: In my own words project is a collaboration between Stowe, National Trust and Stowe House Preservation Trust.