Stowe
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Stowe was created by a family once so powerful they were richer than the king. The scale,grandeur and beauty of Stowe is shown through over 40 temples and monuments, gracingan inspiring backdrop of lakes and valleys with an endless variety of walks and trails. Newfor 2012 is a vibrant new Visitor Centre on the site of a derelict coaching inn used by theearliest visitors to Stowe around 300 years ago. Offering a greatly enriched experience forvisitors including new café, gift shop, plant sales and 18th Century Parlour rooms.
Little known facts:
1. There is a new circular lakeside walk.
2. Visit newly restored 18th Century parlour rooms.
3. Let children discover Stowe’s secrets with their own map.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in reception, shop and restaurant
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide, large print guide.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Light lunches and teas.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:30
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Must book in advance, Garden (01280) 822850, House (01280) 818282.
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 15
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult ~ Gift Aid | £8.90 per ticket |
| Adult ~ Group | £7.60 per ticket |
| Child ~ Gift Aid | £4.55 per ticket |
| Child ~ Group | £3.70 per ticket |
| Family ~ Gift Aid | £22.20 per ticket |
Standard Admission prices: Adult £8, Child £4.10, Family £22.10. House (not National Trust) charge including members. House tours telephone infoline for details. |c
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2012
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M40. Leave M40 at jcts 9-11 or M1 jcts 13 or 15. Located 3 miles north west of Buckingham of A422 Buckingham - Banbury road.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Milton Keynes. Taxi or bus to Buckingham then taxi. Alternatively Bicester North station 9 miles.
