Fun for families at Stowe

Family explorers

Every season and available daily, there’s a different theme for your family to enjoy whilst having a go at some of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾. Borrow a free family explorer guide when you arrive or download it here to print and bring with you.

Wild Wednesdays

Get the kids closer to nature with activities varying for each of the school holidays. Join the team for outdoors exploration, crafts and to conquer some of the 50 things activities. Coming up in April, choose from 'Plant it, grow it, eat it' and 'Mud glorious mud!' Sessions cost £2 per child with normal admission applying. Booking online is essential as spaces are limited and popular.

Play in the Labyrinth

Take the kids to a shaded spot in the garden and discover a new play area to explore. Head to the very top of the Labyrinth, then turn to the right. You'll find a giant skittle alley with wooden abacus to keep score for a fun game of outdoors bowling. Walk further down the path to reveal the giant garden swing, perfect for family fun. 

Toddler Tuesdays

On the first Tuesday of the month, drop by the cafe for toddler fun with activities. Every month there's a new theme based on the seasons to keep your little ones entertained. Find out what themes are coming up soon by clicking the What's on link above.

Bikes

We'd love for you to cycle to Stowe, please lock bikes up in the spaces provided in the car park. You need to be on foot patrol in the gardens so you don't miss anything.

Hungry tummies

Our café, with indoor and outdoor seating, is the perfect pit stop for hungry families. Enjoy healthy, fresh meals, child’s portions, pick and mix children’s lunch boxes and tasty treats. Or picnic in the gardens or temples - just pick a spot. Find out more about the café.

Happy families

• Relaxed environment

• Bottle-warming facilities

• Baby-changing facilities

• Breast-feeding welcome   

• High chairs

• Events throughout the year

Weather experts

Here are our top tips for embracing the outdoors whatever the weather at Stowe.

• When the sun is shining, you'll find the wooded areas and temples a good place to rest and find some shade

• The gardens are large. For fun days out with smiling kids at the end, bring sunhats, sun cream and bottles of water to stay hydrated. Plan a route to decide how far you'll go and choose rest stops along the way

• To dodge rain showers, use the temples as shelters

• Temples with shelter, some benches or to use for picnic spots are: The Lake Pavilions, Concord and Victory, Ancient Virtue, The Grotto, The Cascade (there are small nooks to sit in), Queens Temple, The Fane of Pastoral Poetry

• You'll find seasonal items for sale in our shop if you've left something behind at home

• Ice creams are on sale in the shop as well as the cafe, if you need a quick family 'pick me up'

Get the low down

If you're new to the 50 things challenge, want to find some inspiration for more places to visit and to take a look at the full list, open the door to a world of family fun here. Be sure to visit Stowe along your way, see you soon.