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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Monday 21 September
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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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  • Visitors gathered around telescopes outside an illuminated historic house beneath a star-filled night sky.
    Talks and Tours

    Stars at Stowe Stargazing

    Prepare to embark on a mesmerising journey through the cosmos beneath a breath-taking starlit canopy!

    31 October, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Ticket price: From £12.50-£18.50

  • In the background a map of the Stowe estate from the 1700s. In the foreground, cut out portraits from left: Lord Cobham (aristocrat), Charles Bridgeman (Garden Designer), Sir John Vanbrugh (architect), and a modern photograph of Michael Bevington.
    Talks and Tours

    Sir John Vanbrugh and the Making of Stowe

    Michael Bevington examines Sir John Vanbrugh’s work at Stowe and the landscape vision he helped to create.

    15 October, 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Ticket price: £3.50

  • Illustrated Howl-o-ween Half-Term artwork featuring pugs dressed as a witch, ghost and pumpkin, surrounded by playful Halloween decorations. Running from 19 October to 1 November.
    Kids Activity | With Admission

    Howl-O-Ween Half-Term at Stowe House

    Follow our Pug in a Pickle trail, solve the Halloween treasure hunt and enjoy spooky make-and-take crafts this October half-term.

    19 October-1 November, 10:30am - 3:00pm | Ticket price: Free with admission

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.
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Group Visits

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

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