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Community Stoweman Trail

Join us for our winter trail and discover a selection of snowmen - or as we like to call them, Stowemen - individually designed by local community groups.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Wander through the grounds and spot our Stowemen! Learn more about the community groups that created them and solve puzzles in our free activity booklet!

OPEN DAY MONDAY 22 DECEMBER - Enjoy free entry to Stowe Gardens on Monday 22 December. Explore the gardens and discover our selection of uniquely designed Stowemen dotted around Octagon Lake!

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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

Please use postcode MK18 5EQ for Stowe Gardens car park and head to New Inn.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather - think woolly hats, gloves, scarves, coats, wellies, layers!

Accessibility

Plenty of accessible parking. Accessible toilets at New Inn, cafe corridor and entrance to the gardens.

Contact info

National Trust at Stowe

Upcoming events

Trust 10K Run 

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

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on
28 Dec 2025 to 27 Dec 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 12 other dates or times

Children's Calendar Activity 

Join our team of volunteers and get creative making a 2026 calendar.

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on
31 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Monthly Dog Walks 

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

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on
21 Jan to 16 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 11 other dates or times

Children's Paper Flower Crown Crafts 

Get creative with us! Join us in January for our flower crown craft session.

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on
25 Jan 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00