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All the information you need to help you make the most of your day at Stowe House
You’ll find all the essential information you need to help plan your visit to Stowe House whether you’re in the local area or travelling from further afield. To make things as easy as possible, pre-book your admission tickets in advance and allot time to your itinerary for what you’d like to achieve during your visit.
Opening Times
Summer Hours
3 March until 23 November
Daily 10.30am–4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm)
Winter Hours
24 November until 2 March (2026)
Weekends only 10.30am–3.30pm (last admission 3.00pm)
Winter school holidays open daily
Note
Closed 24 May, 24-26 December
As a working school, there’ll be times when we need to close. Please check our opening times via the booking calendar before you travel.
Admission Prices
Adult: £9.50
National Trust Member Adult: £7.50
Child: Under 16s free with a paying adult
Historic Houses: Free with valid membership
Essential carer: Free with a paying adult
Pre-booked Group Adult: £7.50
As an independent charity, your ticket goes directly towards the running and restoration of Stowe House. Thank you for supporting us.
How to Find Us
Our address
Stowe HouseBuckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 5EH
Arriving by car for a house-only visit
There’s plenty of parking at Stowe House, free of charge. Enter the estate via our private Stowe School entrance, using the postcode MK18 5EH for navigation.
Please note that you’ll need to contact our team in advance to request parking if you have not pre-booked your tickets.
Arriving by car via National Trust Stowe
If you’re planning to explore the wider estate, enter the house via National Trust Stowe Gardens. Arrive at the New Inn Visitor Centre and enjoy a walk through the landscape to reach us. (Garden admission applies)
There is plenty of parking available and it is free of charge.
Arriving for a house event
If you’ve pre-booked an event ticket, parking will be at the house, please enter via our private Stowe School entrance using the postcode MK18 5EH for navigation.
Our helpful team will be on hand to point you in the right direction upon arrival and will be ready and waiting to welcome you.
Arriving by bus
Stowe is in the rural countryside of North Buckinghamshire. Combine your bus journey from nearby towns and cities (alighting at Buckingham) with a three-mile walk or short taxi journey to reach us. The following services operate in the region:
Stagecoach Express X5 Cambridge-Oxford (passing through Milton Keynes Central & Bicester North)
X60 (passing through Milton Keynes, Buckingham and Aylesbury)
Arriving by train
The perfect escape to the country! Take a train journey to one of our nearby stations before combining your journey with a bus or taxi to reach us.
Milton Keynes station is 16 miles away. There is a regular train service from London Euston, with a 30-minute journey time.
Bicester North station is 11 miles from away. There is a regular train service from London Marylebone, with a 50-minute journey time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park at the house?
Yes you can. If you don’t wish to visit National Trust Stowe Gardens or you need accessible parking, then you can park at the house. Select this option when booking your tickets or you’ll need to contact our team prior to your visit so that we can book you in with our security team.
Can I enter the National Trust gardens via the house?
Unfortunately, access to the National Trust Stowe Gardens is only available through their entrance at New Inn. You can find more details here.
When are you open?
We’re open most days during the summer season and weekends only in the winter. As a working school, there’ll be times when we need to close. Check our opening times via the booking calendar before you travel. Please note we only put our tickets up for sale 30 days in advance. Scroll to the top of this page for more detail.
I have an enquiry about Stowe School or for the Old Stoic Society
We share the building of Stowe House with various organisations including Stowe School.
For enquiries about Stowe School please click here
To contact the Old Stoic office please click here
Stowe School parents, pupils and Old Stoics do get free entry to the house, please contact us here to book your tour.
Are you a National Trust property?
Stowe House is cared for by the Stowe House Preservation Trust, an independent charity dedicated to restoring, maintaining, and opening the house to visitors.
While the gardens are managed by the National Trust, we’re pleased to offer a special reduced entry price of £7.50 for National Trust members.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs on leads are welcome in the Visitor Centre at Stowe House—we even have doggy treats to buy in our shop and water bowls in the courtyard for your four-legged friends.
However, only assistance dogs are permitted inside the house.
Are you a part of the Historic Houses scheme?
Yes! We’re proud to be part of the Historic Houses scheme, which means members can enjoy free entry to Stowe House. Please note that this does not include access to the National Trust Stowe Gardens.
To visit, simply book your ticket here and remember to bring your membership card on the day for scanning. We look forward to welcoming you!
Can I hire a buggy for the gardens?
Yes, buggies are available for the National Trust gardens. You’ll need to book them in advance by contacting the National Trust. Please call 01280 817156 or email stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park at the house?
Yes you can. If you don’t wish to visit National Trust Stowe Gardens or you need accessible parking, then you can park at the house. Select this option when booking your tickets or you’ll need to contact our team prior to your visit so that we can book you in with our security team.
Can I enter the National Trust gardens via the house?
Unfortunately, access to the National Trust Stowe Gardens is only available through their entrance at New Inn. You can find more details here.
When are you open?
We’re open most days during the summer season and weekends only in the winter. As a working school, there’ll be times when we need to close. Check our opening times via the booking calendar before you travel. Please note we only put our tickets up for sale 30 days in advance. Scroll to the top of this page for more detail.
I have an enquiry about Stowe School or for the Old Stoic Society
We share the building of Stowe House with various organisations including Stowe School.
For enquiries about Stowe School please click here
To contact the Old Stoic office please click here
Stowe School parents, pupils and Old Stoics do get free entry to the house, please contact us here to book your tour.
Are you a National Trust property?
Stowe House is cared for by the Stowe House Preservation Trust, an independent charity dedicated to restoring, maintaining, and opening the house to visitors.
While the gardens are managed by the National Trust, we’re pleased to offer a special reduced entry price of £7.50 for National Trust members.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs on leads are welcome in the Visitor Centre at Stowe House—we even have doggy treats to buy in our shop and water bowls in the courtyard for your four-legged friends.
However, only assistance dogs are permitted inside the house.
Are you a part of the Historic Houses scheme?
Yes! We’re proud to be part of the Historic Houses scheme, which means members can enjoy free entry to Stowe House. Please note that this does not include access to the National Trust Stowe Gardens.
To visit, simply book your ticket here and remember to bring your membership card on the day for scanning. We look forward to welcoming you!
Can I hire a buggy for the gardens?
Yes, buggies are available for the National Trust gardens. You’ll need to book them in advance by contacting the National Trust. Please call 01280 817156 or email stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Visitor Centre
Step inside the visitor centre and take a moment to relax and refresh yourself. Open daily throughout the summer 10.30am-4.30pm and at weekends during winter 10.30am-3.30pm. Entry is free of charge and is fully accessible. When you make a purchase, your proceeds support our charity to look after this special place.
Accessibility
Refreshments
Whether you’re in the mood for a winter-warming hot chocolate or a strong coffee, take a seat and enjoy a treat. You’ll find a selection of snacks, cakes and light-bites. For those hot days, quench your thirst on a cool drink and enjoy the dilemma of choosing between the various ice cream flavours.
Our team are on hand to help you should you have any questions. We have a range of gluten/vegan options available. There’s also plenty of space to relax and we have additional picnic tables outdoors in our courtyard. Breastfeeding is welcome.
Dogs Welcome
We love to see your four-legged friends and you’ll find a water bowl by the entry door to the visitor centre. Dogs on leads are welcome inside, but please note they cannot be taken into the museum or State Rooms. Treat your canine companion to a back of our doggy snacks on sale.
Retail Therapy
Looking for a unique memento or a thoughtful gift, we have just the thing. Many of our souvenirs are unique to Stowe House, so be sure to pick up one of our favourite magnets, mugs, or cuddly Leo the Lion as they’re not available from the National Trust gift shop.
For those who enjoy a good book to read, you’ll find interesting details from the family history to restoration to the art displayed in the house by David Wynne. Of course, you’ll find a guidebook – no trip to a heritage site could be complete without one.
Second-hand books
We also have a varied selection of pre-loved books waiting to be enjoyed. From a children’s tale to share with the grandchildren or a book to take to a far-flung island for your holiday, your donations will help us with our latest restoration work. If you’re feeling spontaneous, play blind date with a book and choose at random.
Picnics
When the British summertime is at its best, you can’t beat a quintessential picnic. We have a large lawn to spread out on by the visitor centre courtyard for you to savour the moment in the picturesque surroundings. Pop in for a treat to top up your hamper. We kindly ask you to take any rubbish home with you so that the environment stays clean – you’ll enjoy the serenade of happy bird calls as they flit through the hedges bordering the lawn.
Before you consider setting off for the rest of your visit, you’ll find toilet facilities including disabled and baby change in our visitor centre.
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