Stowe

Discover a kaleidoscope of colour on a variety of autumnal walks to see the best of the gardens in fiery hues as we celebrate 'Capability' Brown's legacy.

Get the kids outdoors with acres of space to play and stretch their legs. Adventures await your family with so much to discover whatever their age from the temples, lakes, wildlife and fun activities.

Find out more about the secret meaning behind the layout of this impressive garden. Take a look at our recommendations of where to enjoy the best views, walks and picnic spots.

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.

Have a monumental day out at Stowe with your group with endless exploration and different areas to interest all. Our Groups Bookings team will help co-ordinate your visit and provide an information pack for everything you'll need before you arrive.

Throughout the year you can visit Stowe to see spectacular seasonal highlights, join in with the kids activities, get sporty and discover our programme of events. A special year in 2016, celebrates Capability Brown's tercentenary or get involved with our Grow with Stowe gardening activities.

Over the October half-term, they'll be plenty of spooky goings on for your children to enjoy. From our haunting trail running daily where the darker side of Sleeping Beauty is revealed to autumn '50 Things', visit us for a fun family day out at Stowe.

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, beers and fragrances for body and home. Every purchase contributes directly to the work being undertaken at Stowe.

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.

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.