Get into the festive spirit
From wreath-making workshops and carol concerts to winter illuminations, find Christmas days out near you.
Christmas at Stowe Gardens
Cosy up with us at Stowe this Christmas! Sip hot chocolates in the café, pick out beautiful gifts in the Stowe shop and head into the gardens for our community Stowemen trail, where you can discover a selection of snowmen - or as we like to call them, Stowemen - all individually designed by local community groups.
Do you want to build a Stoweman?
This winter, National Trust’s Stowe Gardens will be host to a gathering of community snowmen, or as we like to call them, STOWEMEN!
Individually designed by local community groups, clubs and associations, schools, choirs, and sports teams – they’ll form a trail around the gardens at Stowe this Christmas.
Do you fancy creating a Stoweman to represent your group, team, association or club? If so, submit your expression of interest before midnight on 15 September 2025 by clicking here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stowemen
The Stowemen Trail will be displayed in the gardens from 15 November 2025 until 4 January 2026. Visitors will be able to vote on their favourite Stoweman.
You'll have the opportunity to include artist names, website details, QR codes, and details about your club, team, group or association on the back of your Stoweman.
We have a limited number of figures available for adoption. You'll need to be able to take delivery of the blank figure in September, decorate it and return it by Monday 3 November latest. Figures are 1.7m high. There is no cost to take part. What would yours look like?
Christmas food and drink
Every year at Christmas you can enjoy festive food and drink in our café from seasonal hot chocolate, spiced beverages, and a range of Christmas sweet treats.
Christmas shopping at Stowe
Each year we also have all you need for a cosy night curled up by the fire with our wide variety of blankets, and an extensive collection of gifts and decorations. So whether you’re treating someone to a thoughtful gift, or getting yourself a well-deserved treat, pop into our gift shop on your visit.
Second-hand books
Explore our second-hand bookshop in the Old Dairy and Visitor Centre. Browse through a treasure trove of second-hand books and find that perfect read for your loved ones. All donations help us look after this special place for everyone, for ever.
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Things to do in Stowe's landscape garden
Discover the stories behind the paths of vice, virtue and liberty that run throughout Stowe Gardens and the individual beauty and significance of each area.
Eating and shopping at Stowe Gardens
Pop into the shop and plant centre for the perfect gift or plant for your garden and enjoy hot or cold drinks and food made fresh at Stowe Gardens every morning.
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.
Visiting Stowe House
At the heart of Stowe's garden is Stowe House, which is not owned by the National Trust. Discover how you can visit for refreshments and tours at certain times.
