STOWE HOUSE
A visitor attraction since the 18th century, Stowe House and Landscape Gardens form one of the greatest and most imitated estates in Europe and have welcomed many literary, political and influential people as well as royals from around Europe.
Stowe House is a major work of architecture on an immense and palatial scale which has inspired, and contains the work of, a number of leading 18th century designers including Vanbrugh, Adam, Gibbs, Kent and Soane.
Saved from certain destruction by the foundation of Stowe School, the House and Grounds have been in continual use since 1923. The Landscape Gardens were given to the National Trust with an endowment in 1989 in order that they could restore the forty listed monuments and temples and increase access for the public. In 2000, with the same aim, Stowe House Preservation Trust began the restoration of the Grade I listed House, inspiring the thousands of visitors. No major restoration or renovations had been carried out at Stowe since the 1860s up until this point.
Stowe House is open throughout the year. During term time the house is only open for a 2pm tour, some or all of the State Rooms will be included.
| Adult |
£4.40 | |
Child (5 - 16) 'Kids Go Free in August' |
£2.70 | |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 Children) |
£13.20 | |
| Adult NT member |
£3.80 | |
Child NT member (5 - 16) 'Kids Go Free in August' |
£2.20 | |
| Family NT member (2 adults and up to 3 Children) |
£11 | |
| Under 5s |
Free | |
Joint House & Garden adult ticket |
£10.70 | |
Joint House & Garden child ticket |
£5.80 | |
Joint House & Garden family ticket |
£28.90 |
'Kids Go Free in August' - In line with the National Trust Stowe Landscape Gardens children gain free entry to Stowe House during the month of August. Take our free activity trail and enjoy finding out about the history of our grand ducal palace at Stowe House.
HHA Members free
Children welcome - free children's trail. Hands-on activities in the Interpretation Centre.
For further information regarding Stowe House opening, group visits, the history of the House etc, please contact:
Ruth Peters, Assistant Visitor Services Manager, Stowe House Preservation Trust, Stowe School, Buckingham, Bucks, MK18 5EH
Tel: +44 (0) 1280 818229 (Office Hours Mon-Fri)
Tel: +44 (0) 1280 818166 (24 hour information line)
Fax: +44 (0) 1280 818186
E-mail: rpeters@stowe.co.uk
If you're visiting Stowe House why not visit the nearby historic market town of Brackley with it's range of niche shops, coffee shops and massive indoor Antique Cellar underneath Waitrose superstore. For more information on Brackley visit the Brackley website by clicking on the logo below.
