Discover more at Stowe
Find out when Stowe is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Adventures await your family at Stowe Gardens this season with lots for children of all ages to discover and acres of space for them to run in and stretch their legs. Leave your worries behind, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and set off hand-in-hand with your children into the majestic gardens.
Here's the information you need at a glance to help plan your day out at Stowe Gardens:
We'd love for you to cycle to Stowe Gardens and you can lock bikes up in the spaces provided in the car park. Small scooters and balance bikes can be taken into the garden but please don't bring bikes with pedals.
Head to Stowe this May half-term for the augmented reality trail, Ickle Owl, developed in collaboration with Stowe School students.
There will also be a non AR version of the trail for those without access to a smart phone.
A ‘BioBlitz’ is an attempt to record as much biodiversity as possible within one day, and we need your help! Join us as we look at all nature, from insects to trees to mammals to fungi to wildflowers to reptiles – and everything in between. To complete our challenge, we need as many eyes on the ground as possible – and everyone of all ages and abilities is welcome!
We are running the BioBlitz through iNaturalist which helps ID species from a photo so all you need is a bit of an enthusiasm and either a phone to download the iNaturalist app on, or a camera to take photos to then upload on the iNaturalist website at home. The data you collect will contribute to national citizen science records through iNaturalist and be used by us at Stowe to inform our management to increase biodiversity.
Join Stowe for Little People, BIG DREAMS! Inspiring all kids to believe BIG, think BIG and dream BIG! Little People, BIG DREAMS® is a bestselling biography series created by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, with more than 7.5 million copies sold worldwide. Perfectly plotted for children aged 4-7+, the series introduces trailblazers and dreamers who have made a big impact in the world around them. Follow the trail at Stowe and see how various individuals dreams as little children grew to become their reality.
Re-wild the children at Stowe Gardens by getting outdoors, away from the tech, and tuning into nature. The garden and parkland provide the ultimate backdrop for igniting imaginations. Explore a world of lakes, hidden woods, enormous temples, colourful reflections and twisted trees as you play and have fun on your family adventure.
Here are a few of the things to look out for in the garden:
What do you need to know when visiting the garden?
Find out when Stowe is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Discover the stories behind the paths of vice, virtue and liberty that run throughout Stowe Gardens and the individual beauty and significance of each area.
There’s more to Stowe than the famous Georgian landscape garden. Discover more views and monuments in the 1,000 acres of parkland surrounding Stowe's garden.
Pop into the shop and plant centre for the perfect gift or plant for your garden and enjoy hot or cold drinks and food made fresh at Stowe Gardens every morning.
At the heart of Stowe's garden is Stowe House, which is not owned by the National Trust. Discover how you can visit for refreshments and tours at certain times.
There are lots of things to do when you visit one of our family-friendly places. Find inspiration for days out and discover a range of activities for everyone.
There's always something new for families to see and do in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, from the magical landscape at Stowe to den-building at Basildon Park.
Fancy running free in the fresh air, learning new skills and trying new things? Grab your gear and start your adventure.