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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Wednesday 2 September
Open today 10:30am - 4:30pm
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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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  • Talks and Tours

    Vanbrugh’s Alterations and Additions to Stowe House

    Francis Terry re-examines Sir John Vanbrugh’s contribution to Stowe House through a new series of reconstruction drawings.

    17 September, 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Ticket price: £3.50

  • An elevated view using a drone looking towards Stowe House, a main long rectangular building with golden pillars with two extending curved wings and behind the house an expanding lawn flanked by trees leading down to a lake a more land in the distant to a focus point of a large stone arch
    Talks and Tours

    Heritage Open Days

    Celebrate Britain's rich heritage as part of this nationwide festival and take a Vanbrugh300 walking tour for free.

    19 September, various times | Ticket price: From Free-Free

  • 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

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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