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How Long Until it's Gone?

Join us for our sustainability trail to learn about waste and recycling at Stowe and how we can all do our bit to help.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Adventure into the gardens to take part in our, ‘How long Until it’s Gone?’ challenge! Learn about composting and how we are using ‘green swaps’ to be kinder to the environment. Discover how animals recycle and how we turn our waste into habitat. Learn about how we can reduce our carbon footprint by growing our own food in the Farmhouse Garden and check out our natural play area made from repurposed items from the gardens. After completing the trail, head to the New Inn to make your own pledge for the environment.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome!

Meeting point

Use postcode MK18 5EQ for Stowe Gardens car park.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather.

Accessibility

800m walk to garden entrance from car park. Free access shuttle operates daily from cafe to garden entrance. Plenty of accessible parking. Accessible toilets at New Inn, by the cafe, and at the garden entrance. Accessible vehicles available to hire (phone in advance to book).

Contact info

National Trust at Stowe

Upcoming events

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National Gardening Week 

Join us this spring for National Gardening Week!

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on
28 Apr to 4 May 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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on
28 Apr to 5 May 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Guided Tours at Stowe Gardens 

Are you interested in the history of Stowe Gardens? Join us for a free guided tour led by our tour guide volunteers every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am.

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on
29 Apr to 30 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 80 other dates or times
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Bat Walk - SOLD OUT 

Discover Stowe after dark with a guided bat walk led by the North Bucks Bat Group and the Stowe ranger team!

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on
2 May 2025
at
19:30 to 21:30