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.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe 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.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
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.
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.