Stowe House Events
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Volunteer @ Stowe
Buckingham Community Centre
Tuesday 31st January 2012
10am-2pm
BBC ONE’S ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
VISITS STOWE HOUSE
Thursday 19th July 2012
9.30am-4.30pm
BBC ONE’s ever popular Sunday evening programme ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will be filming for its 35th series at Stowe House, near Buckingham, on Thursday, 19th July, 2012. The doors open at 9.30 am andclose at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free.
This will be presenter Fiona Bruce’s fifth year with the Roadshow and she says, “Presenting the Antiques Roadshow is, for me, one of those rare and very lucky coincidences in television when you get to work on a show that you already love to watch. Exploring the human story behind every object is what makes Antiques Roadshow so fascinating. And everyone loves the agony and ecstasy of the 'what's it worth? moment. The AR isn't just about antiques - it's history, beauty and drama all wrapped up in one.'
Some of Britain’s leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors, who are invited to raid their attics and bring along their family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains for inspection by the experts.
People with large pieces of furniture or other big items can send details and photographs of their objects to: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR or e-mail them to: antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk. It may be possible to arrange to look at the item in advance and organise transportation to the venue.
Series Editor Simon Shaw says: “The team are all looking forward to visiting Stowe House. It’s always exciting to see what will come to light on the day. We regularly see between 1500 and 2000 visitors on the day. Despite the high turnout everyone will get to see an expert.”
More information can be found at: www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow
Past Events
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Stowe House, Buckingham
Saturday 21st January
1pm-4pm
A Festive Winter's Evening at Stowe House
SOLD OUT
Music Room
Sunday 11th December 2011
7-9pm
Adult £7.50 including refreshments
Come and enjoy a wonderful Festive Winter's Evening at Stowe House. Set in the magnificent State Music Room, be transported back to Georgian Era through delightful period muisc, performed by Brackley Chamber Music Club, with words and readings by Meriel Dickinson.
Traditionally the Georgian Christmas season stretched from St Nicholas Day on 6th December through to Epiphany on 6th January. Country Houses such as Stowe would have been full of family and friends preparing to spend the festive season together in the countryside. Plays, balls and recitals were the order of the day along with plenty of festivities and lots of food.
For further information or to book tickets please call 01280 818002 during office hours. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be transferred. If you require disabled access please tell us in advance of the event, call 01280 818002.
Spooky Half Term
Saturday 22nd - 30th October
12-4pm
Kids go Free!
Come and join in the Halloween spirit at Stowe House with free children's activities for ages 4–11 years. Children to be accompanied by a paying adult.
August Bank Holiday Weekend
State Rooms
Saturday 27th - Monday 29th August 2011
12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm House Tours
Gothic Library tours throughout the day
12-4pm Children's crafts and games - Temple Room
Morris Men on 1.30pm on Sunday
Adult admission £3 and Child admission including all activities £2
Children's activities include summer trail through the State Rooms, mask making, miniature mansion making and traditional children's games.
No booking required for tours or children's activities.
For further information please call 01280 818229 during office hours.
David Shepherd Exhibition
Marble Saloon & Music Room
Saturday 18th -Sunday 19th June 2011
10am - 4pm
David Shepherd CBE, art exhibition & sales
Entry to the exhibition is £2 for Adults and £1 for Children
Please click here for further information or call 01280 818229 during office hours