About Stowe House

Stowe is a truly remarkable place, steeped in history and brimming with stories waiting to be discovered. To understand its present, we must first uncover its past. Once one of Britain’s earliest tourist attractions, complete with the very first printed guidebook, Stowe has always been a place of curiosity and inspiration. Now, we invite you to turn a digital page and journey with us through time—from its early beginnings and the dazzling rise (and dramatic fall) of England’s richest family to its modern-day survival and evolution.

But the story doesn’t end there. Dive into the next chapter to explore over 25 years of painstaking restoration and learn how we’re working to return Stowe to its former glory. As a charity, we rely on support to safeguard this extraordinary place for generations to come—whether through donations, attending specialist tours, or simply spreading the word. Your involvement is key to keeping Stowe’s story alive.

The sheer cumulative scale of these works, the underlying pragmatism that allows the building to continue to function as a school, and the quality of what has been achieved, has established new restoration standards.

Stowe House: Winner of 'Restoration of a Georgian Country House' - The Georgian Group Award Judges