A large rectangular dining room a huge gold glittering ceiling covered in paintings and decorative scrolls with octangular shaped spaces for the paintings. The room on the right has five windows and in between each is a different scene of wall trophies displayed on wallpaper to resemble the original tapestries. The paint in between is also a maroon colour. On the left hand side of the room is a very large scene titled the triumph of Venus which depicts a Grecian myth to resemble the original tapestry and is made of wallpaper. On either side of it are two large fireplaces with over Mantel carvings. At the far end of the room are two large doors, Intricately carved and above each is a painting of a centaur in grisailles format. Another scene is depicted on a tapestry wallpaper titled The Triumph of Ceras, the goddess of harvest sitting in her chariot being drawn by leopards. The room is intricately decorated with lots of gold gilding and is at Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.

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Friday 14 November
Open today 10:30am - 3:30pm
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Tickets from £7.50. Pre-book and enjoy extra benefits. Kids go FREE with a paying adult.

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Find Us

Located in Buckinghamshire on the county border and with great travel links. Here’s the essential info to help you get to Stowe with ease.

Visit Us

Evolving through the centuries, Stowe House welcomes visitors to discover its rich history. Take a tour of the house to experience it for yourself and immerse yourself in the story of Stowe.

Featured Exhibitions and Events

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  • Exhibition | With Admission

    Celebrating 25 Years of Restoration: Photography Competition Exhibition

    Celebrate 25 years of restoration with the winning entries from our 2024 Photography Competition on display in the museum.

    19 October 2025-27 February 2026, 10:30am-3:30pm | Ticket price:

  • Workshops

    Creative Stitch & Mend Workshop

    Learn beginner-friendly visible mending techniques—including creative patchwork, darning, and Sashiko-style stitching—to transform and repair your clothes into beautiful, sustainable pieces with personal history.

    14 December, 1:00pm-4:00pm | Ticket price: £45.00

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    Talks and Tours

    Christmas in an 18th-Century Country House

    Experience Christmas Georgian-style at Stowe House! Tour the State Rooms, hear festive tales & enjoy mulled wine with a mince pie.

    18-21 December | Ticket price: From £8.00-£10.00

Stowe for Families

There’s nothing better than the look of amazement when children walk through the door at Stowe House. Monumental rooms, glittering ceilings and our interactive museum will transport your family back in time. Explore, play and learn together when you visit or attend one of our fun family-friendly events.

Family Visits
The museum is dark to allow two illuminated screens in the shapes of paintings to display a headteacher and a duchess. These are talking portraits which visitors can interact with via touch panels and hear and see stories about Stowe's history.
See and Do

What will you experience? Discover the must-see areas of the house and plan your day.

Group Visits

Benefit from private tours, discounted tickets and dedicated catering to plan a memorable day out for your group.

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