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Guided Tours at Stowe Gardens

Are you interested in the history of Stowe Gardens? Join us for a free guided tour led by our tour guide volunteers every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

When are our guided tours? There will be a free guided tour every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am between Tuesday 1 April and Thursday 30 October in 2025. All guided tours begin at Bell Gate. Additional tours are subject to availability and normal garden admission applies. Tours will last approximately 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes.

If you are interested in a bespoke tour for a group, please contact stowe.groupbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Do I need to prebook? No prebooking is required for our guided tours.

Are dogs allowed? Dogs on short leads are welcome to join our guided tours.

Can I become a tour guide? Yes! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tour guide at Stowe Gardens, please contact us at getinvolved.stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Times

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

Use postcode MK18 5EQ for Stowe Gardens car park. Upon arrival, make your way to Bell Gate.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather.

Accessibility

800m walk to garden entrance from car park. Free access shuttle operates daily from cafe to garden entrance. Plenty of accessible parking. Accessible toilets at New Inn, by the cafe, and at the garden entrance. Accessible vehicles available to hire (phone in advance to book).

Contact info

National Trust at Stowe

Upcoming events

Monthly Dog Walks 

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

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on
15 Oct 2025 to 16 Dec 2026
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 14 other dates or times

Diwali at Stowe 

Visit Stowe this Autumn as we celebrate Diwali!

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on
17 Oct to 21 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 4 other dates or times

Autumn Book Fair 

Calling all book worms! Join us for a book fair at Stowe.

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on
24 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 9 other dates or times

Spirits of Stowe Halloween Trail 

Head to Stowe this Autumn for a spooktacular Spirits of Stowe Halloween trail!

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times