Stowe Gardens

Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire

Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EQ

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A blanket of snowdrops in front of a rotunda which is surrounded by trees at Stowe, Buckinghamshire.

Opening times for 31 January 2026
Asset	Opening time
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Café	10:00 - 16:00
Park	10:00 - 16:00
Parlour Rooms and Bookshop	10:00 - 16:00
Shop	11:00 - 16:00

National Trust Stowe
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£18.70	£17.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£9.40	£8.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£46.80	£42.50
1 Adult, up to 4 Children	£28.10	£25.50

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Available for functions
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Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop is in the Visitor Centre at New Inn and in the Old Dairy within the Parlour Rooms.
Café
Hot meals served between 12 noon-3pm.
Car park
Free parking for members and non-members. Plenty of accessible parking available.
Coffee shop
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome on leads throughout the garden, parkland, shop and Parlour Rooms. Assistance dogs only are allowed in the café. You are very welcome to make use of our water bowls around site. Please pick up after your dog and place it in the doggy bins provided. Monthly dog walks available.
Electric vehicle charging point
8 11kW electric vehicle charging points are available in the main carpark. Chargers can be accessed using mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging provider RAW Charging’s website (rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app in advance of your visit. Chargers are only available to visitors during opening hours
Guided tour
Guided tours are advertised on site daily.
Kiosk
Visitor information kiosk available.
Licensed for civil weddings
Please email us for more details.
Plant shop
Plant shop is attached to the main shop.
Shop
Our shop is open daily from 11am.
Toilet
Toilets available at New Inn and the entrance to the garden (including accessible toilet). Baby change facilities available at New Inn. Additional accessible toilet located in the corridor outside the cafe. New Inn and cafe corridor toilets are fitted with automatic hand-dryers.
Gardens are partly accessible, with uneven and hard gravel paths, hoggin and grass paths, and some steep slopes. 800m walk from the car park to the garden (free shuttle service available). Accessible car parking. Dogs on leads welcome – assistance dogs only in the café. Accessible toilets available.
Stowe Gardens Access Statement 2026
Accessible route and/or map
Our team can speak through the best routes to get around the gardens.
Accessible toilet
Toilets available at New Inn and the entrance to the garden (including accessible toilet). Baby change facilities available at New Inn. Additional accessible toilet located in the corridor outside the cafe. New Inn and cafe corridor toilets are fitted with automatic hand-dryers.
Designated parking
Free parking for members and non-members. Plenty of accessible parking available.
Induction loop
Induction loops supported in the café, shop and Bell Gate kiosk.
Level access to food outlet
Large-handled cutlery available on request.
Level access to shop
Level access/terrain
The gardens include uneven and hard gravel paths, hoggin and grass pathways, steep slopes, and are hilly in places.
Narrow corridors
There are some narrow corridors within our Parlour Rooms at New Inn.
Powered mobility vehicle available
You can hire our single mini-crosser or manual wheelchair for free; to book please call or email us. You are welcome to bring your own all terrain vehicle if you have one.
Ramped access/slopes
Available for special events.
Seating available
Seating is available at regular intervals along the visitor route. Picnic benches available in the picnic area to the left of the New Inn. Indoor and outdoor seating available for the café.
Stairclimber
Available for special events.
Steps/uneven terrain
The gardens include uneven and hard gravel paths, hoggin and grass pathways, steep slopes, and are hilly in places. There are some steps within our Parlour Rooms at New Inn.
Transfer available
Please be aware that there is an approx. 800m walk from the car park to the garden. Our shuttle buggies are available upon request if you require assistance getting to and from the garden. Please speak to a member of the team on arrival to make use of the buggy service.
Virtual tour
Enjoy Stowe Gardens from the comfort of your own home: https://tourmkr.com/F1KTi5IcLP/36998734p&332.39h&106.26t
Wheelchairs available
You can hire our single mini-crosser or manual wheelchair for free; to book please call or email us. You are welcome to bring your own all terrain vehicle if you have one.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
3 miles north-west of Buckingham town, just off the A422 Buckingham to Banbury Road. From M40 take exits 9 to 11, from M1 exits 13 or 15a. Stowe is signposted with brown tourist information signs from local routes. Entry to National Trust Stowe Gardens is via Stowe Avenue only. Turn right in front of the Corinthian Arch and approach car park slowly. Check your route before you travel. 8 electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.
Parking: Parking is free for members and non-members.
Sat Nav: MK18 5EQ
On foot
1½ miles from Buckingham, take a stroll up Stowe Avenue for monumental views to arrive at The New Inn.
By train
There are a number of train stations nearby: Bicester North 9 miles; Milton Keynes Central 14 miles. Taxis are available at all stations. Direct connections from London Marylebone and Euston stations both with only a 50 minute journey.
By bus
Stagecoach X5 bus runs Oxford to Cambridge stops in Buckingham town, 1.5 miles from Stowe. The Arriva X60 bus runs from Aylesbury to Milton Keynes, stopping in Buckingham town, 1.5 miles from Stowe. On arrival at Buckingham High Street, walk uphill and on to West Street, continuing on the A422 until you reach a right turn for Stowe Avenue. Follow the 1.5 mile avenue until you reach the New Inn.
Cycling
1½ miles from Buckingham, take a ride up Stowe Avenue for spectacular views to arrive at The New Inn where you'll find cycle racks located in the middle of the car park on the left next to the visitor path.
Cycling - more information
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EQ
01280817156
stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk

It's Stowedrops season!

The snowdrops at Stowe Gardens are an uplifting sight to behold and they are at their peak in the first couple of weeks of February, so hurry along and don't miss the spectacle. Snowdrops traditionally herald the end of winter and the reassurance that the brighter days of spring are on their way. Click here for easy-to-follow directions to discover the best carpets of snowdrops at Stowe Gardens.

A carpet of white snowdrops in the foreground with tall trees framing a view of a small, round folly set in woodland

‘Hop into the wild’ family trail

From Sat 14 February - Sun 8 March, the National Trust is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in Cinemas 6 March. Discover the ‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, with storytelling and outdoor play.

A child in a winter coat and hat, who is using a wheelchair, looks at a winter activity trail in the parkland at Attingham

Accessibility at Stowe Gardens

Find out about visiting Stowe Gardens with accessibility needs, including best routes, access statement and free entry for carers.

Stowe Gardens Visitor Map

Download a visitor map ahead of your visit and plan your route!

Visitors by the Temple of British Worthies at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

Family-friendly things to do at Stowe Gardens

Take the kids on an outdoor adventure this season as you explore a world of lakes, magical woods, enormous temples, colourful reflections and twisted trees.

Visitors in the garden in autumn at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

Visiting Stowe Gardens with your dog

Stowe Gardens is a three pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome on leads across the garden and parkland. Find out more about what to be aware of when walking your dog and the facilities available.

Learn more about our new partnership with Silverstone Circuit

Bold Ambition: Stowe and Silverstone to create a nature superhighway

Stowe Gardens and Silverstone Circuit have launched a three-year collaborative project to create a nature superhighway in the form of an accessible multi-user trail. The campaign aims to fast-track nature conservation and boost biodiversity in the area.

Stowe Gardens and Silverstone announce partnership at the Corinthian Arch

Venue hire at Stowe Gardens

Find out more about hiring Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire for weddings, photoshoots, filming and private/corporate events.

A bride and groom on their wedding day in the garden at Mount Stewart, County Down

Visitors descending a path through the Rock Garden at Cragside, Northumberland

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