Stowe (National Trust)
Stowe Landscape Gardens
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 5EH
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe
stowegarden@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Infoline
01280 822850
01494 7555568
Stowe is a 100ha (250 acre) work of art, both beautiful and full of meaning. With its ornamental lakes, glorious open spaces and wooded valleys, adorned with over 40 temples and monuments, it is one of the supreme creations of the Georgian era.
The lengthy programme of restoration began in 1989 and is now two-thirds underway. Today you can enjoy the unrivalled beauty of Stowe as its former splendour emerges.
Stowe House, magnificent home to Stowe School, is opened to the public by the Stowe House Preservation Trust.
Venue Type:
Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
2 multi-seater PMVs for disabled people, booking essential, accessible route map, level entrance to shop, ramped entrance with handrail to refreshments.
Free guided tours of gardens most days, tel. for details.
Guy Scott Art Exhibition
This exhibition showcases the beautiful line drawings and works of local artist Guy Scott. His artworks capture the atmosphere and conservation work of the National Trust during the restoration of New Inn, and 18th century coaching inn. This free exhibition is open 10am-4pm for one week only, with artworks available for sale.
Suitable for
When
10am-6pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Stories in the park at Stowe
This event will be fun for the whole family! In partnership with Buckinghamshire County Councils Culture and Learning department, there will be fun activities for children of all abilities. As the theme of this event is to promote stories and learning for all children and to support families with children with disabilities, there will be expert advice and guidance on hand, multi-sensory stories, opportunities to meet authors and book characters like Percy the Park Keeper.
Suitable for
When
11am-2pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Stories in the park at Stowe
This event will be fun for the whole family! In partnership with Buckinghamshire County Council’s Culture and Learning department, there will be fun activities for children of all abilities. As the theme of this event is to promote stories and learning for all children and to support families with children with disabilities, there will be expert advice and guidance on hand, multi-sensory stories, opportunities to meet authors and book characters like Percy the Park Keeper. Childrens' event
When
11am-2pm
Where
Outside the Temple of Venus and surrounding gardens
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Minibeasts make and take activity
Summer has finally come and Stowe is a magical place for minibeasts of all shapes and sorts, particularly dragonflies that can be seen darting around the lakes. Lookout for the irridescent emperor dragonfly with its sparkly emerald eyes and bright blue shimmery body. Come along to Stowe with your family to explore the different habitats for minibeasts, and make yourself a pipecleaner dragonfly to take away. This children's make and take activity is free. Normal garden admissions apply.
Suitable for
When
10am-6pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Drawing course led by Guy Scott
Be inspired by the history and atmosphere of the New Inn. Guy Scott will be leading a drawing workshop and talking about the techniques he has used in his line drawings, as part of the art exhibition at New Inn. Then have a go at creating your own drawing of New Inn and the surrounding area. Instructions and advice will be given to workshop participants. The ticket cost is £15 per person for the drawing workshop. The combination ticket for the drawing workshop and talk is £20.
Suitable for
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Adult: £15
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Lecture by Guy Scott
At this lecture, Guy Scott will be giving a talk about the artworks in his exhibitions, inspirations for his work and New Inn as a subject matter for art.The ticket cost for the talk is £10 per person The combination ticket for the drawing workshop and talk is £20.
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £10
Booking Essential.
Maximum 50 places.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Father's Day Challenge
How many Stowe challenges can dads and their children complete in one day using the Stowe explorer map linked to the ultimate list of 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 years. Try out our top 10 list of exploration and natural play activities.
Suitable for
When
10am-6pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Minibeasting
Join us for a minibeasts hunt in the landscape gardens. Free event. If you have a bug pot, then bring it along to collect your own lovely critters to study up close before releasing them back into the wild again. Please note that the minibeasting activity starts at 10:30am, but please allow half an hour to walk from New Inn to the Temple of Friendship (where the event starts).
Suitable for
When
10am-12:30pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Greek Myths & Monsters
Join us for a walk in the gardens with storytelling at the Temples. Discover tales about mythical monsters and dark, dark places in the landscape gardens. Dare you hear tales about the three-headed dog Cerberus that guards our grotto or the compelling sounds of Pan and his flute. Come along to find out more and make your own mythical monster to take home.
Suitable for
When
10am-12:30pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
It's a Hoot
Meet and handle wise guests from the Owls to Behold Sanctuary in front of the Temple of Friendship in the landscape gardens of Stowe. Discover the owl boxes project and conservation work of the National Trust at Stowe.
Suitable for
When
10:30am-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: National Trust at Stowe, 01280 817 156, stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
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