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National Lottery Open Week

Visitors can benefit from free entry with a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game or scratch card.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As a thank you to National Lottery players, we're opening our doors and welcoming you to explore the incredible places your support helps to care for. Just present your lottery ticket or scratch card to explore Stowe Gardens for free.

How the offer works: Enjoy free entry to Stowe Gardens with a purchased National Lottery ticket from any National Lottery game.

You will need to bring one National Lottery ticket or scratch card for each adult to gain free entry. Under 18s can accompany ticket holders for free. All National Lottery games, including National Lottery draw-based games, Instant Win Games, and National Lottery scratch cards, purchased in-store and online or via the app, can be used.

Please show your National Lottery ticket to our welcome team at Bell Gate Kiosk. The draw and purchase date on the ticket is not relevant. Both hard copy and digital tickets will be accepted.

Children 5 years of age and younger get in free to all the places in our care as standard.

Lots of other National Trust properties will be taking part in the scheme. To find out more about the scheme, visit nationallotteryopenweek.com

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.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather.

Accessibility

800m walk to garden entrance from car park. Free access shuttle operates daily from cafe to garden entrance. Plenty of accessible parking. Accessible toilets at New Inn, by the cafe, and at the garden entrance. Accessible vehicles available to hire (phone in advance to book).

Contact info

National Trust at Stowe

Upcoming events

‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, inspired by Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers" 

Hop into this self-guided outdoors adventure – with storytelling and play. Fun for all the family.

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on
14 Feb to 8 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 22 other dates or times

Men in Sheds 

Handmade, locally crafted pop-up gift stall at New Inn.

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on
15 Feb to 25 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 2 other dates or times

Monthly Dog Walks 

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

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on
18 Feb to 16 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 10 other dates or times

Seasonal Guided Walk: Spring has Sprung 

Join us for a free seasonal guided walk!

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on
19 Feb 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00