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Summer Staycation

Join us this summer at Stowe Gardens. Enjoy no work, lots of rest and play all day!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

With different events and activities each week, make Stowe your weekly staple throughout the holidays. Choose from one of our free fun-filled family trails, take in an outdoor theatre production, participate in lawn games, climb Cobham's Pillar and so much more! We'll also have a selection of short reads in our second hand bookshop - pop in and pick one up before heading into the gardens.

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 and head to New Inn.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather.

Accessibility

Plenty of accessible parking. Accessible toilets at New Inn, by the cafe, and at the garden entrance.

Contact info

National Trust at Stowe

Upcoming events

Event

Summer Book Sale 

Visit the Laundry in the Parlour Rooms at New Inn to explore our bookshop sale, and discover a range of fiction, non-fiction and vintage books.

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on
3 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 59 other dates or times
Event

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.

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on
3 Jul to 30 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:40
+ 51 other dates or times
Event

Mindful Movement - Gentle Yoga, Grounding Breath, Deep Relaxation – in Nature 

Join us this summer for a beautiful weekly Mindful Movement class set in the peaceful surroundings of Stowe Gardens. This is more than just stretching – it’s a chance to pause, unwind, and reconnect with yourself.

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on
7 Jul to 1 Sep 2025
at
08:30 to 10:00
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Nature Wellbeing Walks 

Stowe attracts all sorts of people for all sorts of reasons. Many of you come here for wellbeing. Walking here, and resting there, induces calm and serenity.

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on
10 Jul to 26 Aug 2025
at
08:30 to 10:00
+ 5 other dates or times