Family Visits
Open their eyes to Georgian England
It’s time to roar like a lion, chat with a talking portrait and try on some Georgian wigs. We love seeing the magical expressions on children’s faces as they enter the awe-inspiring rooms, taking in every inch of the decoration. In the Marble Saloon, we even recommend lying down or looking through a telescope to see up high. Best of all – kids go free all year round at Stowe House with a paying adult.
Summer Holiday Fun 🌞
This summer, we’re making it easier than ever to enjoy a day out as a family. Children go free with a paying adult, and there’s a whole programme of fun to get stuck into! Step inside our inflatable planetarium for a daytime journey through the stars, take on a treasure-hunting trail through the historic rooms of the House, or get creative with sunshine-powered cyanotype workshops.
Whether you’re navigating the constellations or cracking clues in search of long-lost secrets, there’s something here to spark young imaginations and bring the whole family together.
What’s on
Things to See and Do
The museum is full of hands-on interactive exhibits, where you can be reassured kids can play and explore whilst you remain stress-free. Take a tour of the state rooms with your children and you’ll be surprised at the inquisitive questions they come up with. Our guides love chatting with younger visitors and sharing fun facts to inspire their love of history.
Essential Facilities
We know that keeping the little ones happy is key to a great day out. That’s why Stowe House offers a range of facilities to make your visit stress-free: baby-changing, toilets, a lift for your buggy, seating for breastfeeding and a café for snacks and refreshments.
During the school holidays, there’s a variety of trails, crafts, and activities to choose from before heading outdoors onto the picnic lawn to complete the soft play puzzles and run off some steam. Most importantly, ice cream is the motivation and reward for walking to the House!
Pre-book and Make Life Simple
We understand that with little ones, a walk through the National Trust Garden to the house can be daunting (whilst full of snacks, pitstops and bribery!). To make things a little easier, pre-book your admission tickets and you can arrange parking which is close to the house via a separate entrance to Stowe. Ta-da, happy faces all round.
Alternatively, enjoy the fresh air and let the kids run off some steam with a big day out at Stowe. (National Trust Stowe admission applies).
Book TicketsFamily Hall of Fame
'Roar!' Image with thanks to Claire Dlugoszewska
Family time. Image with thanks Purira Titikulamas
Check out my new house! Image with thanks Melanie Whitrow
'Roar!' Image with thanks to Claire Dlugoszewska
Family time. Image with thanks Purira Titikulamas
Check out my new house! Image with thanks Melanie Whitrow
