Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EQ
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Opening times for 7 June 2024
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Available for functions
Please email us for more details.
Guided tour
Guided tours are advertised on site daily.
Book shop
Second-hand bookshop is in the Old Dairy within the Parlour Rooms.
Kiosk
Visitor information kiosk available.
Cafe
Hot meals served between 12 noon-3pm.
Licenced for civil weddings
Please email us for more details.
Car park
Free parking for members and non-members. Plenty of accessible parking available.
Plant shop
Plant shop is attached to the main shop.
Coffee shop
Shop
Our shop is open daily from 11am.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on leads throughout the garden, parkland, shop and Parlour Rooms. Assistance dogs only are allowed in the café. You are very welcome to make use of our water bowls around site.Please pick up after your dog and place it in the doggy bins provided.Monthly dog walks available.
Toilet
Toilets available at New Inn and the entrance to the garden (including accessible toilet).Baby change facilities available at New Inn.Additional accessible toilet located in the corridor outside the cafe.New Inn and cafe corridor toilets are fitted with automatic hand-dryers.
Gardens are partly accessible, with uneven and hard gravel paths, hoggin and grass paths, and some steep slopes. 800m walk from the car park to the garden (free shuttle service available). Accessible car parking. Dogs on leads welcome – assistance dogs only in the café.Accessible toilets available.
Accessible route and/or map
Our team can speak through the best routes to get around the gardens.
Powered mobility vehicle available
You can hire our single mini-crosser or manual wheelchair for free; to book please call or email us. You are welcome to bring your own all terrain vehicle if you have one.
Accessible toilet
Toilets available at New Inn and the entrance to the garden (including accessible toilet).Baby change facilities available at New Inn.Additional accessible toilet located in the corridor outside the cafe.New Inn and cafe corridor toilets are fitted with automatic hand-dryers.
Ramped access/slopes
Available for special events.
Designated parking
Free parking for members and non-members. Plenty of accessible parking available.
Seating available
Seating is available at regular intervals along the visitor route. Picnic benches available in the picnic area to the left of the New Inn. Indoor and outdoor seating available for the café.
Induction loop
Induction loops supported in the café, shop and Bell Gate kiosk.
Stairclimber
Available for special events.
Level access to food outlet
Large-handled cutlery available on request.
Steps/uneven terrain
The gardens include uneven and hard gravel paths, hoggin and grass pathways, steep slopes, and are hilly in places. There are some steps within our Parlour Rooms at New Inn.
Level access to shop
Transfer available
Please be aware that there is an approx. 800m walk from the car park to the garden. Our shuttle buggies are available upon request if you require assistance getting to and from the garden. Please speak to a member of the team on arrival to make use of the buggy service.
Level access/terrain
The gardens include uneven and hard gravel paths, hoggin and grass pathways, steep slopes, and are hilly in places.
Virtual tour
Enjoy Stowe Gardens from the comfort of your own home: https://tourmkr.com/F1KTi5IcLP/36998734p&332.39h&106.26t
Narrow corridors
There are some narrow corridors within our Parlour Rooms at New Inn.
Wheelchairs available
You can hire our single mini-crosser or manual wheelchair for free; to book please call or email us. You are welcome to bring your own all terrain vehicle if you have one.
By road
3 miles north-west of Buckingham town, just off the A422 Buckingham to Banbury Road. From M40 take exits 9 to 11, from M1 exits 13 or 15a. Stowe is signposted with brown tourist information signs from local routes. Entry to National Trust Stowe Gardens is via Stowe Avenue only. Turn right in front of the Corinthian Arch and approach car park slowly. Check your route before you travel.
Parking: Parking is free for members and non-members
Sat Nav: MK18 5EQ
On foot
1½ miles from Buckingham, take a stroll up Stowe Avenue for monumental views to arrive at The New Inn.
By train
There are a number of train stations nearby: Bicester North 9 miles; Milton Keynes Central 14 miles. Taxis are available at all stations. Direct connections from London Marylebone and Euston stations both with only a 50 minute journey.
By bus
Stagecoach X5 bus runs Oxford to Cambridge stops in Buckingham town, 1.5 miles from Stowe. The Arriva X60 bus runs from Aylesbury to Milton Keynes, stopping in Buckingham town, 1.5 miles from Stowe. On arrival at Buckingham High Street, walk uphill and on to West Street, continuing on the A422 until you reach a right turn for Stowe Avenue. Follow the 1.5 mile avenue until you reach the New Inn.
By bicycle
1½ miles from Buckingham, take a ride up Stowe Avenue for spectacular views to arrive at The New Inn where you'll find cycle racks located in the middle of the car park on the left next to the visitor path.
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