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Life in the 1940s Exhibition

Learn more about life on the Home Front at Stowe Gardens.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Step back in time in our Parlour Rooms and find out more about life on the Home Front during the Second World War.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome!

Meeting point

Please use postcode MK18 5EQ for Stowe Gardens car park and head to New Inn.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather.

Accessibility

Accessible parking available. Toilets available. Please note however that due to the historic nature of the building some areas have stepped access.

Contact info

National Trust at Stowe

Upcoming events

Event

Gothic Temple Open Days 

A rare chance to see inside the Gothic Temple, usually a holiday cottage for the Landmark Trust. With scenic views from the top floor, take a look inside Gothic Temple which was modelled on medieval buildings.

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on
14 Sep to 15 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Monthly Dog Walks 

Join us on a paw patrol to explore the gardens at Stowe.

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on
18 Sep to 18 Dec 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Trust 10K Run 

Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for our free 10k trail run.

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on
22 Sep 2024 to 28 Dec 2025
at
09:00 to 11:00
+ 15 other dates or times
Event

Codebreaker Activity Trail 

Join our Codebreaker Activity Trail this autumn at Stowe!

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on
1 Oct to 11 Nov 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 41 other dates or times