Stowe
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![A fine roofed stone bridge over the lake in spring]()
The Palladian Bridge at Stowe in spring -
![A long sweeping valley with an eighteenth-century temple at the end.]()
Spring in the Grecian valley at Stowe
Gardening on the grandest scale
Gardening on the grandest scale
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.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.40 | £11.20 |
| Child | £6.20 | £5.60 |
| Family | £31.00 | £28.00 |
| 1 adult, 3 children | £18.60 | £16.90 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £9.60 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £4.25 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £17.70 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £6.50 |
| National Trust member | N/A | £4.95 |
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 the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Stowe House is opened 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.
Child tickets: under 17s, under 5s go free.
HHA members and Stowe House annual pass members: free.
Purchasing a ticket entitles the holder to free entry to Stowe House for one year.
