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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 | From £2.00-£5.00

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  • 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

  • Kids Activity | With Admission

    Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts

    Step into Stowe’s State Rooms and follow a fun-filled family trail discovering royal stories along the way.

    24-31 May, 10:30am - 4:30pm | Ticket price: Free*

  • 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.
    Talks and Tours

    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.
    Join the waiting list.

    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, various times | Ticket price: From £6.50-£6.50

  • Online

    Virtual Heritage Open Days

    Go behind the scenes in this special video series as our team reveals hidden histories, untold stories, and the everyday lives of the people who have cared for Stowe House, past and present.

    11-20 September, 8:00am - 10:00pm | Ticket price: Free

  • 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.
    Talks and Tours

    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