Step beyond the usual visitor route and discover rooms rarely open to the public. This special tour takes you behind the scenes at Stowe House. Explore the extraordinary Gothic Library designed by Sir John Soane, experience the elegance of the Japan Room, and glimpse the eighteenth-century wall paintings our conservators have carefully revealed on the East Grand Staircase Landing – ... Read More
Take this unique opportunity to go on one of our popular rooftop tours! Enjoy the chance to climb the noble cantilevered stone staircase to admire the magnificent view from the roof and look over the world-famous Gardens; this truly is ‘the finest view in England’. These tours are unique and extremely popular so early booking is essential. Dates: 3, 6, ... Read More
Take this unique opportunity to go on one of our popular rooftop tours! Enjoy the chance to climb the noble cantilevered stone staircase to admire the magnificent view from the roof and look over the world-famous Gardens; this truly is ‘the finest view in England’. These tours are unique and extremely popular so early booking is essential.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of piano mastery with internationally acclaimed pianist and conductor Janusz Piotrowicz. Renowned for his poetic interpretations and extraordinary virtuosity, Piotrowicz rose to prominence after winning the Nawrocki Prize for the most poetic interpreter at the 1975 Warsaw International Chopin Piano Competition. His early career saw remarkable débuts—including performing Rachmaninov’s Third Concerto at Windsor Castle—and ... Read More
Take this unique opportunity to go on one of our popular rooftop tours! Enjoy the chance to climb the noble cantilevered stone staircase to admire the magnificent view from the roof and look over the world-famous Gardens; this truly is ‘the finest view in England’. These tours are unique and extremely popular so early booking is essential.
George Clarke Prize winner, Dr Ralph St Clair Wade reconsiders the origins and significance of the Gothic Library at Stowe, one of the earliest interiors of the Gothic Revival. This talk is one of a lecture series held monthly. Join us as last year’s winner of the George Clarke Prize, Dr Ralph St Clair Wade, presents his latest research on ... Read More
Step into the enchanting world of history with our specially crafted toddler session at Stowe House. Join us for a delightful adventure as we invite our littlest explorers to discover the wonders of the past in a playful and interactive setting. With carefully curated activities designed for tiny hands and curious minds, toddlers will embark on a journey through time. ... Read More
Ophelia Field, author of The Kit-Cat Club, and Vanbrugh biographer Rory Fraser discuss the Club’s under-appreciated centrality to Vanbrugh’s eclectic career and to British culture. This talk is one of a lecture series held monthly. Vanbrugh joined publisher Jacob Tonson’s Kit-Cat Club soon after The Relapse debuted on the London stage in late 1696, remained a member until the Club ... Read More
A Rooftop View Like No Other: The Red Arrows at Stowe House You heard us right. This year, we’re exploring the possibility of an extraordinary VIP experience: a rooftop tour of Stowe House, paired with a breathtaking view of a Red Arrows flight display. From the rooftop, you’ll enjoy sweeping panoramic views across Stowe’s historic landscape gardens and out across ... Read More
Make the most of the summer views and create your own multi-layered summer-inspired lino print in a one-day artist-led workshop with expert printmaker Alexandra Buckle. In this artist-led workshop, you will create a multi-layered lino print based on images or photographs that inspire you. Alexandra Buckle is a former Royal Academy Exhibitor and Artfinder bestseller. She has exhibited in both ... Read More
Join us this summer for a popular daytime night’s sky experience! We’re excited to welcome back two family-friendly shows inside an inflatable planetarium within Stowe House. We Are Aliens – For families – children ages 6+ Explore how our understanding of life on Earth guides the exploration of alien life elsewhere in the Universe. During the show you visit Mars, ... Read More
Prepare to embark on a mesmerising journey through the cosmos beneath a breath-taking starlit canopy! Join Stowe House, in collaboration with UK Astronomy, for an unparalleled opportunity to delve deep into the mysteries of our solar system and its celestial wonders, all against the backdrop of Stowe’s enchanting surroundings. Our evening commences with an enthralling talk that unravels the enigmatic ... Read More
