Name: Stowe Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Stowe Gardens

National Trust - Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 5EQ, UK

1-99 Years

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Stowe Gardens the scale and beauty of Stowe have attracted visitors for over 300 years. Picture-perfect views, winding paths, lakeside walks and temples create a timeless landscape, reflecting the changing seasons. Full of hidden meaning, the gardens were created as an earthly paradise and still cast their spell today.

The sheer size and space is perfect for those who love the outdoors and enjoy walking. A scenic walk from New Inn takes you into the gardens where another world awaits. Stowe is great to explore all day long when you venture out to the far reaches of the garden and parkland.

Price starts from £18.70 for Adults(18 years and over), £9.40 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £28.10 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Garden: 18th-century landscape garden with expanses of grass, framed by trees, temples, monuments and shrubs, and reflected in tranquil stretches of water. 250 acres open for exploration. Whether you come for walking, socialising, creative pursuits, quality time, well-being, dog walking, having a picnic, or running wild, Stowe Gardens is what you make it.
Parkland: Grand avenues, secluded woods and monuments dot the parkland with areas created by 'Capability' Brown. 750 acres of wonderful walks, bridleways and wildlife watching. You'll also glimpse a few historic highlights in the landscape.
House: Filled with rooms imitating ancient worlds and classical ruins, the house reflects the flamboyant characters of its creators. Stowe House is not owned by the National Trust. Please visit their website for details on opening: www.stowehouse.org.
Christmas at Stowe Gardens: Cosy up with us at Stowe this Christmas! Sip hot chocolates in the café, pick out beautiful gifts in the Stowe shop and head into the gardens for our community Stowemen trail, where you can discover a selection of snowmen - or as we like to call them, Stowemen - all individually designed by local community groups.
Things to do in Stowe's landscape garden: Enjoy the 250 acres of 18th-century landscape garden at Stowe this season. Take in views of the rolling expanses of grass which are framed by artfully placed trees and shrubs and reflected in tranquil stretches of water. See the many temples and monuments and choose your path through the garden. Discover something special all year round as the changing seasons provide different highlights.
Exploring the parkland at Stowe: If you’re looking to head off the beaten track and see the wider countryside, take a vigorous ramble in the park here, where more monuments wait to be explored, and see new views you won't find in the garden. Explore 1,000 acres of landscape park and deer park at Stowe free of charge.
Conservation projects at Stowe: Subtle gardening and major works have all helped to make the restoration of the gardens at Stowe appear as though they were always the way you see them today. Discover more about the conservation work carried out since the National Trust was gifted Stowe in 1989 and explore our plans for future projects that will help us create a place where everyone can enjoy nature, beauty and culture in a way that suits them.
Visiting Stowe House: See the estate in its entirety as you would have as a visitor in the 1800s. The Stowe House Preservation Trust working with Stowe School aim to open Stowe House to visitors at certain times. Discover rooms imitating ancient worlds and classical ruins, reflecting the flamboyant characters of its creators. And don't miss the ceilings and walls decorated with hidden messages that hint at the family’s former power.
Outdoor activities - Horse riding at Stowe Gardens: Enjoy getting active as well as taking in the scenery Stowe Gardens has to offer by going on a horse ride through its lyrical landscapes.
Top trails: Lakeside walk at Stowe Gardens, Stowe Little Legs Walk - Lovely Lamport.

Facilities

Parking: Parking is free for members and non-members.
Food & Drinks: Café - Hot meals served between 12 noon-3pm.
Toilet: Toilets available at New Inn and the entrance to the garden (including accessible toilet). Baby change facilities available at New Inn. Additional accessible toilet located in the corridor outside the cafe. New Inn and cafe corridor toilets are fitted with automatic hand-dryers.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome on leads throughout the garden, parkland, shop and Parlour Rooms. Assistance dogs only are allowed in the café. You are very welcome to make use of our water bowls around site. Please pick up after your dog and place it in the doggy bins provided. Monthly dog walks available.

What to see

History of Stowe: Stowe, one of the most remarkable legacies of Georgian Britain, was owned by the Temple-Grenville family for over 300 years. In the 18th century, they transformed Stowe into their principal seat and employed leading gardeners, architects and designers to create what is today the largest, grandest and most important Landscape Garden in England. Stowe charts the entire development of the landscape movement, from the formal Baroque to the natural landscape style.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/stowe-gardens/history-of-stowe

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (18+): £18.70 with Gift Aid, £17.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £9.40 with Gift Aid, £8.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £46.80 with Gift Aid, £42.50 without Gift Aid.
1 adult, up to 4 children: £28.10 with Gift Aid, £25.50 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/stowe-gardens#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Garden: 10:00 - 16:00
Café: 10:00 - 16:00
Park: 10:00 - 16:00
Parlour Rooms and Bookshop: 10:00 - 16:00
Shop: 11:00 - 16:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/stowe-gardens#place-opening-times

Address: National Trust - Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 5EQ, UK

Post Code: MK18 5EQ

Council: Buckinghamshire

County: Buckinghamshire

By road: 3 miles north-west of Buckingham town, just off the A422 Buckingham to Banbury Road. From M40 take exits 9 to 11, from M1 exits 13 or 15a. Stowe is signposted with brown tourist information signs from local routes. Entry to National Trust Stowe Gardens is via Stowe Avenue only. Turn right in front of the Corinthian Arch and approach car park slowly. Check your route before you travel. 8 electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.
On foot: 1½ miles from Buckingham, take a stroll up Stowe Avenue for monumental views to arrive at The New Inn.
By train: There are a number of train stations nearby: Bicester North 9 miles; Milton Keynes Central 14 miles. Taxis are available at all stations. Direct connections from London Marylebone and Euston stations both with only a 50 minute journey.
By bus: Stagecoach X5 bus runs Oxford to Cambridge stops in Buckingham town, 1.5 miles from Stowe. The Arriva X60 bus runs from Aylesbury to Milton Keynes, stopping in Buckingham town, 1.5 miles from Stowe. On arrival at Buckingham High Street, walk uphill and on to West Street, continuing on the A422 until you reach a right turn for Stowe Avenue. Follow the 1.5 mile avenue until you reach the New Inn.
Parking: Parking is free for members and non-members.