Stowe House set in National Trust Park, Buckinghamshire MK18 5EH
Details
Accessibility
Stowe House: https://www.stowe.co.uk/house/plan-your-visit/accessibility and https://www.stowe.co.uk/house/plan-your-visit/accessibility/house-accessibility
"There is step-free access when arriving via the National Trust Garden or via the private Stowe School entrance to the House. Once inside the House all rooms on the visitor route are accessible. We have two accessible toilets on the ground floor of the House. The accessible toilet within the House Welcome Centre is a left transfer. The accessible toilet in the centre of the House (on what we call Plug Street) is a right transfer."
National Trust Stowe Park: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe#Facilities%20and%20access April 2021:
"The gardens are partly accessible: they include uneven and hard gravel paths, steep slopes, and are slightly hilly
You are welcome to bring your own all terrain vehicle if you have one
Plenty of accessible car parking
Speed bumps on Stowe avenue measuring 6.35cm and 4.44cm.
Dogs are welcome on leads throughout the garden, parkland and New Inn visitor centre. Assistance dogs only are allowed in the cafe, please make use of the cafe courtyard undercover shelters, tie up points and waterbowls
Full access statement is below, but please note that some parts of this property may be closed on your visit.
Stowe gardens are accessible to all but please be aware there is a 10 minute walk from the car park to the garden. No buggies available."
Brief description
"Stowe House: An extraordinary school set within a beautiful ducal palace (parts of which are open for house tours) and historic landscape gardens."
Also see Stowe School https://www.stowe.co.uk/school "
National Trust Stowe Park: Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park" https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe
"If you had power and riches, how would you use them? In the eighteenth century, the powerful Temple-Grenville family chose to create an idyllic landscape filled with temples. Amidst these large gardens, they built the most lavish temple of all, Stowe House. This temple was so grand that even Queen Victoria was bewildered by its interiors."
Please note that our photos were taken prior to 2020.
Address
Stowe House Preservation Trust, Stowe
Buckingham, MK18 5EH
And National Trust Stowe Park, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EQ
houseinfo@stowe.co.uk Stowe House
And National Trust Stowe Park: stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone
01280 818002 (Stowe House - Office Hours)
01280 818166 (Stowe House - 24hr Information)
National Trust Stowe Park: 01280 817156
Website
Stowe House https://www.stowe.co.uk/house
National Trust Park https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe
Directions
Stowe House: Arriving by car for a 'House only' visit: When arriving for a House only visit or we ask that you enter the estate via our private Stowe School entrance. Please note you must telephone or email in advance to arrange access via this entrance to the estate.
There is ample visitor parking and it is located close to the House. There is no charge for parking at the House. Please use postcode – MK18 5EH
To book email us or telephone 01280 818002 Download a map of how to reach the Stowe School entrance: https://stowemedia.azureedge.net/cmsstorage/uploads/medialibrary/stowe/house-pdfs/stowe-house-directions-arranged-access-via-stowe-school.pdf
Arriving by car via National Trust Stowe:
You can also enter the House via the gardens of National Trust Stowe. The National Trust Visitor Centre is called New Inn. Please arrive at New Inn and enjoy your walk through the Gardens to reach us. Garden admission applies. There is ample visitor parking at New Inn. There is a parking charge for non-National Trust members. For access via the National Trust Gardens please use the postcode – MK18 5EQ
Arriving for a House or Arts at Stowe event:
When arriving for a pre-booked event we ask that you enter the estate via our private Stowe School entrance. There is no need to book parking for a ticketed event - we will be expecting you. There is ample visitor parking and it is located close to the House. There is no charge for parking at the House. For the private entrance please use postcode – MK18 5EH"
National Trust Stowe Park: By road:
"3 miles north-west of Buckingham town, just off the A422 Buckingham to Banbury Road. From M40 take exits 9 to 11, from M1 exits 13 or 15a. Stowe is signposted with brown tourist information signs from local routes. Entry to National Trust Stowe Gardens is via Stowe Avenue only. Turn right in front of the Corinthian Arch and approach car park slowly. We will need to check your booking before you park. SatNav: MK18 5EQ
By cycle/on foot:
1½ miles from Buckingham, take a ride/stroll up Stowe Avenue for spectacular views to arrive at The New Inn visitor centre where you'll find cycle racks location in the middle of the car park on left next to the visitor path."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
See https://www.stowe.co.uk/house/plan-your-visit/admission-prices and https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/place-pages/318/pages/opening-times-calendar
Transport
"Arriving by bus: The following services operate in the Stowe area:
Stagecoach Express X5 Cambridge-Oxford (passing through Milton Keynes Central & Bicester North)
X60 (passing through Milton Keynes, Buckingham and Aylesbury)
On all services please alight at Buckingham. Stowe is a 3-mile journey on foot or a short trip by taxi. Taxis can be found in the town centre or arranged in advance.
Arriving by train:
Milton Keynes station is 16 miles from Stowe. There is a regular train service from London Euston, with a 30-minute journey time.
Bicester North station is 11 miles from Stowe. There is a regular train service from London Marylebone, with a 50-minute journey time.
Bus services run from both Milton Keynes and Bicester North to Buckingham town centre or you can take a taxi direct to Stowe."
Amenities National Trust Stowe Park
See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe#Facilities%20and%20access
"Baby-changing facilities
Pushchairs and baby back-carriers welcome. We recommend sturdy buggies for the garden rather than strollers
Breastfeeding welcome
If you're cycling to Stowe, please lock bikes in the spaces provided in the car park before entering the garden
Children's scooters and balance bikes without pedals are welcome in the garden"
Cafe
Disability Parking
Disability Toilets
Gardens
Lake / Reservoir
Parking
Toilets
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
Nearest Venues
St Mary's Church, Stowe, Buckinghamshire
268 metres*
Stowe Village, Buckinghamshire
1,044 metres*
Dadford Chapel, Stowe, Buckinghamshire
1,061 metres*
1.15 miles*
Dadford Campsite, Dadford, Buckinghamshire
2.17 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.