Heritage Open Day
Enjoy multiple aspects of Stowe as part of Heritage Open Day on Wednesday 11 September 2024.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
Enjoy free entry to Stowe Gardens, Stowe Parish Church, the Gothic Temple, Stowe House, Dido's Cave, the Temple of Concord & Victory and climb Cobham's Pillar for free.
You'll be able to explore the 250 acres of landscape gardens, visit the Gothic Temple- normally an exclusive holiday cottage for the Landmark Trust, and have the rare opportunity to climb the historic Cobham's Pillar monument.
Please see the Stowe House website for details on the house offer. Pre-booking is advised for the Gothic Temple via their website.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome!
- Meeting point
Main access will be through Stowe Gardens.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather: sun hats or woolly hats, coats or sunglasses, wellies or sandals.
- Accessibility
There is free accessible car parking available at Stowe Gardens. There are accessible toilets at New Inn, the entrance to the gardens and Stowe House. There are no accessible toilets in the Gothic Temple. Stowe Gardens, Stowe House and the church are largely accessible, but the Gothic Temple and Cobham's Pillar do require climbing stairs. Dogs on leads allowed at Stowe Gardens only.
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