Heritage Open Day
Enjoy multiple aspects of Stowe as part of Heritage Open Day on Monday 15 September 2025.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
With free entry to Stowe Gardens, Stowe Parish Church, the Gothic Temple, Stowe House, the Temple of Venus, the Temple of Concord & Victory, and Cobham's Pillar, it's a chance to see inside and explore the breadth of some of Stowe's most iconic temples.
You'll be able to explore the 250 acres of landscape gardens, visit the Gothic Temple- normally an exclusive holiday cottage for the Landmark Trust, and have the rare opportunity to climb the historic Cobham's Pillar monument. Please note, booking is essential for Cobham’s Pillar and this can be done via the Stowe Gardens website.
Please see the Stowe House website for details on the house offer. Pre-booking is advised for the Gothic Temple via their website.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome!
- Meeting point
Main access will be through Stowe Gardens.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather: sun hats or woolly hats, coats or sunglasses, wellies or sandals.
- Accessibility
There is free accessible car parking available at Stowe Gardens. There are accessible toilets at New Inn, the entrance to the gardens and Stowe House. There are no accessible toilets in the Gothic Temple. Stowe Gardens, Stowe House and the church are largely accessible, but the Gothic Temple and Cobham's Pillar do require climbing stairs. Dogs on leads allowed at Stowe Gardens only.
Upcoming events
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.
Cobham's Pillar Climb
A rare opportunity to view Stowe Gardens from the top of the historic Cobham's Pillar monument.