Select the date of your visit and click 'next' to see the tour times and the types of visit available.
Tickets go on sale a month in advance, if the date is grey and you cannot click on it, it means that we are closed for that day or it is the day of the visit.
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House tickets only bookable one month in advance
Our Tours
The Full Story Tour
The Full Story is a delightful comprehensive history of Stowe. The tour explores four key periods in Stowe's past through the stories of the people who have lived at Stowe. Your tour guide will delve into the fascinating history of the estate exploring the creation of Stowe under Viscount Cobham, the extravagance and spending of the Dukes of Buckingham and Chandos, the rebirth of Stowe as a School and the restoration of Stowe today.
Tour duration: 45 minutes
Tour departs: on the half hour
A Taster Tour of Stowe
This is a short tour which gives you an overview of the history of Stowe and takes you on a shorter tour of the house, highlighting three of the magnificent rooms within the state apartments.
Tour duration: 20 minutes
Tour departs: on the hour
Explore at your own pace
During the school holidays, scan the QR codes and enjoy our free multimedia guide and explore the state rooms at your own pace.
Duration: a visit to the House is flexible
Departs: whenever you are ready to get started exploring our history!
Pre-booking information
If the date is grey and you cannot click on it, it means that we are closed for that day or it is the day of the visit.
Trying to book tickets for today? Unfortunately we do not take online bookings on the day of your visit. You can still purchase your ticket on the day at the National Trust entrance or at the Stowe House Welcome Centre subject to availability.
House only visit? (so you do not visit the National Trust gardens) it is important you get in touch so we can arrange parking at the private, Stowe School, entrance to site. Please email us to arrange access.
Please note that Essential Carer tickets are only valid with another paying visitor.
Being a working building, there will be times when some of the State Rooms will need to close for school events.
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