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Secrets of Stowe Tour

A behind the scenes tour to explore the Gothic Library, the Japan room and take a sneak peek at some newly discovered eighteenth-century wall paintings!

28 March-12 April, 11:00am-12:00 noon | From £6.00-£15.00

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  • Kids Activity

    Stowe-Tots: St. Patrick’s Day

    Step into the enchanting world of history with our specially crafted toddler session at Stowe House.

    25 March, 10:00am-10:45am | Ticket price: From £2.00-£5.00

  • Talks and Tours

    Secrets of Stowe Tour

    A behind the scenes tour to explore the Gothic Library, the Japan room and take a sneak peek at some newly discovered eighteenth-century wall paintings!

    28 March-12 April, 11:00am-12:00 noon | Ticket price: From £6.00-£15.00

  • Kids Activity | With Admission

    Easter Holiday Fun at Stowe House

    Bring the family to Stowe House this Easter holiday and enjoy a relaxed visit with our Animal Adventure Trail and simple Easter crafts. Search the house for hidden animals, solve the trail and claim a small prize.

    28 March-19 April, 10:30am-4:30pm | Ticket price: Free with admission

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    Music & Live Events

    Jane Eyre

    Enjoy an evening of captivating theatre as This is My Theatre presents Jane Eyre – Charlotte Brontë’s timeless tale of passion, mystery, and courage.

    31 March, 7:00pm | Ticket price: From £14.00-£16.00

  • Talks and Tours

    Rooftop Tour

    See views across the landscape garden, Buckinghamshire and beyond on a rooftop tour.

    3-12 April, 6:00pm-7:00pm | Ticket price: £15.00

  • Music & Live Events

    Piano Concert with Janusz Piotrowicz

    A captivating evening of piano with internationally acclaimed Janusz Piotrowicz in the historic State Music Room. Two 50-minute sets.

    8 April, 6:30pm-8:30pm | Ticket price: From £10.00-£12.00

  • Lecture Series
    Talks and Tours

    The Gothic Library at Stowe: A Reappraisal

    George Clarke Prize winner Dr Ralph St Clair Wade presents new research reappraising the Gothic Library at Stowe.

    23 April, 5:30pm-7:30pm | Ticket price: Free

  • Kids Activity

    Stowe-Tots: Easter

    Step into the enchanting world of history with our specially crafted toddler session at Stowe House.

    29 April, 10:00am-10:45am | Ticket price: From £2.00-£5.00

  • Talks and Tours

    Vanbrugh’s Garden Legacy at Stowe

    Richard Wheeler explores Sir John Vanbrugh’s influence on the early development of Stowe’s landscape gardens.

    14 May, 6:00pm-7:30pm | Ticket price: £3.50

  • two modern photograph one of ophelia field the author I look at you of the book the Kit Kat Club. She wears a turtleneck jumper with a shoulder length blonde haircut and dark glass with a smile. The second photograph is of Rory fraser a young man in his 20s of white skin, light brown hair and light beard and moustache and smiles. He is a historian. a portrait of Sir John Vanbrugh dressed in 18th century clothes with a very large wig.
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    The ‘most honest hearted, real good men’: Sir John Vanbrugh and the Kit-Cat Club

    Ophelia Field and Rory Fraser explore Sir John Vanbrugh’s lifelong ties to the Kit-Cat Club, revealing its vital influence on his career, politics and culture – and its lasting imprint on Stowe. A 45-minute talk followed by audience questions.

    11 June, 6:00pm-8:00pm | Ticket price: Free

  • Exhibition | With Admission

    Stowe and Sir John Vanbrugh: Architecture, Politics and Power

    Discover the story of Sir John Vanbrugh and his work at Stowe House. This exhibition explores the architect’s dramatic designs, political connections and lasting influence on the house and gardens.

    29 June-31 August, 10:30am-4:30pm | Ticket price: Free with admission

  • a group of planes flying formation as they release coloured smoke of red white and blue across the sky
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    Music & Live Events | Talks and Tours

    Red Arrows Rooftop Tour

    We’re exploring the opportunity to offer a rare VIP rooftop tour of Stowe House, with spectacular elevated views as the Red Arrows perform over nearby Silverstone during the British Grand Prix weekend. This weather-dependent experience will have extremely limited availability.
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    5 July, 2:00pm-3:15pm | Ticket price:

  • Workshops

    Lino Print Summer Workshop

    Create your own multi-layered summer-inspired lino print in a one-day artist-led workshop with expert printmaker Alexandra Buckle.

    16 August, 10:00am-4:00pm | Ticket price: £90.00

  • Talks and Tours

    Planetarium

    Enjoy a family-friendly inflatable planetarium experience this summer, with immersive 45-minute shows exploring alien worlds and our spectacular night sky. Featuring stunning projections and expert storytelling, it’s perfect for curious minds aged 6+.

    28 August | Ticket price: From £6.50-£6.50

  • 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

  • In the background a map of the Stowe estate from the 1700s. In the foreground, cut out portraits from left: Lord Cobham (aristocrat), Charles Bridgeman (Garden Designer), Sir John Vanbrugh (architect), and a modern photograph of Michael Bevington.
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    Sir John Vanbrugh and the Making of Stowe

    Michael Bevington examines Sir John Vanbrugh’s work at Stowe and the landscape vision he helped to create.

    15 October, 6:00pm-7:30pm | Ticket price: £3.50

  • 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

  • A collage of four winter scenes which are lino cut prints. Two of a frosty landscape with barren trees and snow on the ground. Close-ups of ivy and holly.
    Workshops

    Lino Print Winter Workshop

    Create your own multi-layered winter-inspired lino print in a one-day artist-led workshop with expert printmaker Alexandra Buckle.

    22 November, 10:00am-4:00pm | Ticket price: £90.00