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
Summer Staycation
Join us this summer at Stowe Gardens. Enjoy no work, lots of rest and play all day!
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.
Trust 10K Run
Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for our free 10k trail run.
Mindful Movement - Gentle Yoga, Grounding Breath, Deep Relaxation – in Nature
Join us this summer for a beautiful 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.