Stowe House
Buckinghamshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Stowe House Preservation Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
New Inn Farm, Buckingham MK18 5EQ
Telephone 01280 817156
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Stowe House is a grand 18th-century house now shared between Stowe School and a preservation trust that opens it to visitors. Most reviewers write about the scale of the place, describing hundreds of acres of landscaped grounds with lakes, monuments, bridges and long walking routes rather than conventional flower borders. Staff and volunteers are described as friendly and well informed, and many visitors treat it as a full day out with a picnic.
Worth the trip
The landscape grounds, where reviewers describe monuments, bridges and lakes spread over a very large area with something to find in most directions.
Before you go
Reviewers stress comfortable footwear, water and a full day, note it is a long walk from the entrance to the main house, and mention that toilet provision away from the main buildings is limited.
Reviewers overwhelmingly write about the landscape gardens rather than the house, describing hundreds of acres of walks, lakes, monuments and bridges that need most of a day and comfortable footwear. One is clear that visitors expecting traditional flower borders will not find them, as it is essentially country walking. The cafe, ice cream and second-hand bookshop are mentioned warmly, and staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable; dogs on leads are welcome. Reviewers note that house tours need a separate ticket even for National Trust members. Facilities opinions differ: one praises clean and accessible toilets at the entrance while another found only portaloos out in the grounds, adding that a toilet block was being built.
Grand 18th-century house, now shared between Stowe School and a preservation trust that opens it to visitors.
“A stunning garden, with beautiful walks. Staff are very friendly and helpful! There is a lovely bookshop on site and a restaurant to grab a quick bite. Would recommend visiting at least once in your life!”- Nimrit Rajasansi, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “One negative for us was a lack of toilets, just a couple of basic portaloos at the entrance to the grounds but they are rectifying this building a toilet block.” - Moya Law
Common questions about Stowe House
Where is Stowe House?
Stowe House is in Buckinghamshire, England, at New Inn Farm, Buckingham MK18 5EQ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Stowe House?
Yes - Stowe House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Stowe House Preservation Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Is Stowe House dog-friendly?
Visitor reviews suggest dogs are welcome at Stowe House - one reviewer noted: “…n with lots of disabled access toilets. Dogs are welcome on leads. Large second hand book department.”. Policies can vary between parts of a site and change over time, so confirm with the operator before visiting with a dog.
What is the highlight of visiting Stowe House?
The landscape grounds, where reviewers describe monuments, bridges and lakes spread over a very large area with something to find in most directions.
Is Stowe House a ruin or still intact?
Stowe House is largely intact - Grand 18th-century house, now shared between Stowe School and a preservation trust that opens it to visitors.
