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What’s on at Stowe House HOW TO FIND US Stowe House opening times vary and admission charges apply; please Please enter the estate through the entrance at see our website www.stowehouse.org or ask at New Inn for details. New Inn and enjoy your Garden visit while making your way to the Stowe House hosts a calendar of events throughout the year including House. SatNav users follow National Trust entrance postcode MK18 specialist tours, lectures, concerts and a range of seasonal events for all 5EQ. Estate 3 miles NW of via Stowe , off A422 the family. Free family fun trails and family craft activities are available Buckingham/Banbury Road. Oxford 18 miles, Northampton 16 miles, during the school holidays; see our website for more information about Milton Keynes 14 miles. forthcoming events at the House. There may be alternative car parking TOWCESTER arrangements for some events. Discover the hidden secrets inside Discover the hidden secrets inside Weddings and Events For information about holding weddings and events at Stowe House, please A5 see our website www.stowe.co.uk/events or telephone 01280 818282. CIRCUIT Stowe House is Group Visits A413 opened and run by Groups (15+ people) are welcome throughout the year; pre-booking is essential. BRACKLEY A43 the Stowe House There is a discount for pre-booked groups and catering is available on request. Preservation Trust which is a separate Find Out More A422 organisation to the Stowe House, Stowe, Buckingham MK18 5EH National Trust Stowe A422 Tel 01280 818166 24-hour recorded information line A422 Gardens. Tel 01280 818002 visitor services Mon-Fri during office hours BUCKINGHAM Email [email protected] A421 A421 Stowe House | @StoweHouse | www.stowehouse.org A43

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Stowe House Preservation Trust works closely with our partners onsite The National advise that you make us aware of your access requirements in advance Trust and . of your visit so that we can arrange parking adjacent to the House Stowe House Preservation Trust would like to thank the Heritage Lottery Fund, , World Monument Fund and all the public and private donors for their help and assist you. Telephone 01280 818002 during office hours or email and support in the continued restoration of Stowe House. Photography: © Stowe House Preservation Trust and louisesmithphotography.com [email protected]. Alternatively please speak to the National Please recycle this leaflet after use. Trust reception staff upon arrival at New Inn. Stowe House Preservation Trust is an independent registered charity, number 1066272

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Celebrity - Find out why Queen 3 Victoria thought this palace was too luxurious even for royalty.

Childhood - See inside the 4 school where Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh spent his childhood.

Delight - Be enchanted by the 5 scenes of nature in the State Music Room.