What's on at Stowe
You'll find lots on at Stowe to choose from. If you're a family looking to keep little ones busy, we've got everything you need to know on the Fun for families page. If you're searching for a more relaxed day, scroll through the What's on listings to find something that suits your mood.
Family explorers: Spring seekers
As the gardens emerge from their winter slumber, take the chance to drink in the sounds, sights and smells of spring at Stowe.
Tue 23 Apr 2019
+ 38 other dates
10:00-17:00
Dawn chorus walk
Experience Stowe in a breathtaking new setting as a member of the team guides you around the garden before our doors open to the public. Listen to the dawn chorus and see the sun come up, before warming up with a hearty breakfast in our café.
Sat 27 Apr 2019
+ 1 other date
05:00-07:30
Unlocking history - Gothic Temple open day
A rare chance to see inside the Gothic Temple, usually a holiday cottage for the Landmark Trust.
Sat 27 Apr 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:00
Toddler Tuesday: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Drop in for toddler fun activities and meet other families in the local community.
Tue 07 May 2019
10:30-12:00
Man's Best Friend Monthly Dog Walk
Join the dogs of Stowe on a paw patrol with a different theme and leader each month.
Wed 15 May 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:30-12:00
Move together mindfully – beginners running course
Move together mindfully is a social beginners running group for people who want to look after their mind and body.
Tue 21 May 2019
+ 9 other dates
10:00-11:00
Thirtieth anniversary interpretive dance
College students from Oxford and Banbury will perform an interpretive dance which celebrates 30 years since the National Trust took over the restoration of the gardens at Stowe.
Wed 22 May 2019
17:00-18:30
Book fair
Drop in to our historic Parlour rooms to peruse our vast array of second-hand books for sale. All profits help restore the gardens at Stowe.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:00-17:00
The Muses mission - half-term trail
This family trail will need your little ones to complete a series of nine missions around the gardens to win a prize. Adventure into a world of myths and legends with your family for school holiday fun.
Sun 26 May 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:00-16:00
Wild Wednesday: Walk on the wild side
Get closer to nature this summer with the Wild team on an epic walk to complete as many of the '50 things' challenge activities as possible.
Wed 29 May 2019
10:30-12:00
Big Camp
Join us for the exciting chance to camp out by the Temple of Friendship for two nights and immerse yourself in the monumental world of Stowe. With night and daytime fun including nature walks, have-a-go activities and fishing.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
12:00-17:00