Arriving by car for a 'House only' visit

When arriving for a House only visit or we ask that you enter the estate via our private Stowe School entrance.

Please note you must email in advance to arrange access via this entrance to the estate.

There is ample visitor parking and it is located close to the House. There is no charge for parking at the House.

Please use postcode  MK18 5EH

To book email us  

Download a map of how to reach the Stowe School entrance

Arriving by car via National Trust Stowe

You can also enter the House via the gardens of National Trust Stowe. The National Trust Visitor Centre is called New Inn. Please arrive at New Inn and enjoy your walk through the Gardens to reach us. Garden admission applies.

There is ample visitor parking at New Inn. There is a parking charge for non-National Trust members.

For access via the National Trust Gardens please use the postcode – MK18 5EQ

Download a map to plan your walk to the House

Find out more about National Trust Stowe

Arriving for a House Event 

When arriving for a pre-booked event we ask that you enter the estate via our private Stowe School entrance. There is no need to book parking for a ticketed event - we will be expecting you.

There is ample visitor parking and it is located close to the House. There is no charge for parking at the House.

For the private entrance please use postcode  MK18 5EH

Download a map

Arriving by bus

The following services operate in the Stowe area:

Stagecoach Express X5 Cambridge-Oxford (passing through Milton Keynes Central & Bicester North)

X60 (passing through Milton Keynes, Buckingham and Aylesbury)

On all services please alight at Buckingham. Stowe is a 3-mile journey on foot or a short trip by taxi. Taxis can be found in the town centre or arranged in advance.

Arriving by train

Milton Keynes station is 16 miles from Stowe. There is a regular train service from London Euston, with a 30-minute journey time.

Bicester North station is 11 miles from Stowe. There is a regular train service from London Marylebone, with a 50-minute journey time.

Bus services run from both Milton Keynes and Bicester North to Buckingham town centre or you can take a taxi direct to Stowe.