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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

Monthly Dog Walks 

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

Event summary

on
21 May to 17 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 7 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.

Event summary

on
21 May to 30 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 70 other dates or times
Event

Book Fair 

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

Event summary

on
23 May to 2 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 9 other dates or times
Event

Trust 10K Run 

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

Event summary

on
25 May to 28 Dec 2025
at
09:00 to 11:00
+ 7 other dates or times