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Stowe House

Stowe House
Former home to the Dukes of Buckingham and Chandos, and home to Stowe School since 1923, this is a house adorned with traditions of aristocracy and learning for over 250 years. Up to the Great Sale of 1848, the Temple-Grenville family almost continuously rebuilt and refurbished 'Stowe Palace' in an attempt to match their ever-growing political ambitions with the latest architectural and interior fashions.

Stowe House Preservation Trust, owners of Stowe House since 2000, has completed 2 phases of a 6 Phase restoration plan. Stowe House is currently undergoing Phase 3 of its restoration, which includes the whole of the South Front Façade and the State Library interior. The State Library will be open again to the public from August 2010 onwards. The public can now:

Gaze upon the beauty of the North Front and South Front portico
View the stunning State Rooms decorated in the lavish Neo-Classical style
Be amazed by the magnificent Marble Saloon and the newly-arrived statues
Learn more about Stowe House through our interactive Interpretation Centre
Admire the picturesque Landscape Gardens (now owned and maintained by the National Trust), following in the footsteps of European tourists since the 18th century

Stowe House - South Front Inside Stowe House

Come and explore stunning Stowe and discover a different view each time!

Please contact the National Trust for opening times and admission prices for the Landscape Gardens on 01280 818825 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowegardens

INFORMATION

Open Times:
Mainly in School Holidays and during the term time for 2pm tours only.
2pm tours only: 1, 27, 30 (3pm tour only) April; 1-2, 4-6, 8, 11-13, 14 (3pm tour only), 15, 18-20, 25-27 May; 8-10, 12, 15-19, 22-26, 30 June; 1, 3 July; 10 (Heritage Open Day), 11, 14-16, 17 (3pm tour only), 18, 22-23, 25, 28-30 September.
12pm to 5pm (last admissions 4pm) with 2pm tour: 2-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-25 April; 29-31 May; 1-3, 5 June; 6-7, 13-14, 17, 20, 24, 27-28 July; 3-4, 10, 11, 17-18, 21, 24-25, 28-29 August.
Please note: the House is closed during weddings and event set-ups, and can close due to filming. Please check website for up to date information www.shpt.org or phone the 24 hr information line on 01280 818166.

Location:
3 miles NW of Buckingham via Stowe Avenue, off A422 Buckingham - Banbury Road.

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Contact:
Anna McEvoy,
Stowe School,
Buckingham,
Bucks MK18 5EH.

Tel: 01280 818229 (Mon-Fri)
Infoline: 01280 818166
E-mail: amcevoy@stowe.co.uk
Web site: www.shpt.org

Admission Prices:
House: Adult £4.50, Child (5-16) £2.75, Adult NT member £3.90, Child NT Member (5-16) £2.25, Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £13.50, Family NT Member (2 adults & up to 3 children) £11.30, Under 5's free. HHA members free. Joint House & Garden adult ticket £10.70, Child £5.80, Family £28.90.
Children are welcome – free children’s trail and hands-on activities in the Interpretation Centre. No pre-booking is necessary for the 2pm tours. When the House is open from 12pm - 5pm, there is a 2pm tour and last admission is 4pm.

National Trust Gardens, Shop and tea Rooms: check entry for details.
Tel: 01280 822850/818825
Infoline: 01494 755568
E-mail: stowegarden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Gardens: NT members free. Check entry for details. 15% discount for pre-booked groups of 15 or more.

Further information:
Car park on site.
Guide Dogs welcome in the House.

Wheelchair access: Wheelchair access to the House via disabled lift. Please phone in advance if possible 01280 818229.