2019 Group Visits 30th March - 3rd November 2019 Welcome to Bowood House & Gardens

Welcome to Bowood House & Gardens; home to the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. Bowood House sits in 2000 acres of Grade 1 listed ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and offers exclusive tours around the award winning Private Walled Garden and the opportunity to discover the rich history of the House. Visit the Woodland Gardens in spring and take in the vibrant colours from over 30 acres of bluebells, azaleas and rhododendrons. Bowood is perfectly primed to welcome groups of 15 or more to suit varying interests for a truly memorable visit.

“Our philosophy has been to try and provide something for all ages. We have developed the House & Gardens to preserve its history, but at the same time make it fun, exciting and interesting to visit. We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors” The Marquis of & Gardens Admissions Enjoy a beautiful day visiting Bowood House & Gardens, home to the Lansdowne family since 1754. Bowood House is steeped in history and has seen vast changes, from the 2nd Earl beginning major improvements to the interiors, using renowned architect , to the ‘Large House’ being demolished after the Second World War when it fell into disrepair. Napoleon’s death mask, Queen Victoria’s wedding chair and the laboratory in which Dr. identified Oxygen gas are among the collection of art and historical treasures which provide interest for all ages.

A visit to the House & Gardens can be tailored to suit both those wishing to spend a full day out or have an enjoyable short visit between other attractions.

- Adults (17+) - £10.75 - Young Adults (13 - 16 years) and Seniors (60+) - £9.25 - Packages to incorporate a House tour into your visit start from just £14.00 per person Woodland Gardens (late April - early June) Located two miles from Bowood House & Gardens, the Woodland Gardens is a separate attraction that we highly recommend you combine with your visit. Open late April to early June, according to the flowering season, this is a spectacular attraction offering remarkable vistas of colour. There are over two miles of paths throughout the 30 acres of land awash with bluebells, azaleas, magnolias and rhododendrons. Every week, a specific route is signposted as the ‘Walk of the Week’ to take you through the best display of flowers.

Combined Bowood House & Woodland Gardens only: Gardens and Woodland Gardens: Adults (17+) - £7.00 Adults (17+) - £14.75 Young Adults (13 - 16 years) and Young Adults (13 - 16 years) and Seniors (60+) - £6.00 Seniors (60+) - £13.75 Children under 12 are free of charge.

Please note that this attraction will require walking on some uneven terrain and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Lord and Lady Lansdowne’s Private Walled Garden Tour Entering the gardens through a hidden door, the tour guide will lead guests around the four distinctly different one-acre squares, including the formal gardens, glass houses and picking gardens. The working kitchen garden services both the Stables Restaurant and Hotel kitchens. All tours are tailored to suit the season and the flowers in bloom from the wandering wisteria to the vibrant wall of roses as featured on BBC’s Countryfile.

Please note that this attraction will require walking on some uneven terrain and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

- Includes admission to the House & Gardens following your tour - Arrival refreshments - Approx. 90 minute tour of the Walled Garden - £15.25 per person - £20.50 per person to include cream tea - £27.50 per person including a two-course lunch in the Stables Restaurant ‘Capability’ Brown Garden Tour Bowood is considered to be one of ‘Capability’ Brown’s finest landscapes with a mix of plantations and sweeping , leading down to a winding mile-long lake. The Bowood landscape has an exceptionally interesting history, which will be revealed throughout this special tour. The group will be lead over the House terraces, overlooking the Lake, before wandering down to Hamilton’s Cascade, the Doric Temple and through the .

- Includes admission to the House & Gardens following your tour - Arrival refreshments - Approx. 90 minute tour of the Walled Garden - £15.25 per person - £20.50 per person to include cream tea - £27.50 per person including a two-course lunch in the Stables Restaurant The Gardeners Bothy and Terrace Gift Shop The Gardeners Bothy is a historic building located within Bowood House & Gardens. Built in the early 1900’s, the Bothy was a home for the gardeners of the Estate that has now been beautifully renovated to offer group visits a lovely welcome.

The Gardeners Bothy can be hired throughout the season for business presentations, lectures, birthday celebrations and group meetings*. Our packages can include catering options. *Subject to availability, please enquire for more information.

Complete your day out by visiting Bowood’s Terrace Gift Shop, located within Bowood House. The shop offers a wonderful array of locally sourced food produce and delightful home and gift ware. Open 11:00 - 17:30. Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort After spending an enjoyable day at Bowood House & Gardens, make the most of your time and incorporate a stay at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort into your visit. Located on the Bowood Estate, less than a mile from the House & Gardens, the Hotel is set in stunning parkland. Offering luxurious bedrooms, contemporary dining, an award-winning spa and championship golf course, it’s the perfect place to relax and get away from it all.

The Stables Restaurant and Treehouse Café Located within Bowood House, the Stables Restaurant offers seasonal hot and cold dishes. The chefs provide wonderful bespoke creations utilising produce from Bowood’s own Kitchen Garden. Pre-book arrival refreshments, lunch or cream tea and enjoy dining as a group. Open 11:00 - 17:00.

The Treehouse Café is located at the entrance of Bowood House & Gardens. The menu provides a selection of tasty lighter bites. Open 10:30 - 18:00. Price List

Adult (17+) £10.75 Group admission to Bowood House & Gardens Young Adult (13 - 16) & Senior (60+) £9.25

Combined House & Adult (17+) £14.75 Gardens and Woodland Gardens Young Adult (13 - 16) & Senior (60+) £13.75

Group Tours

Lord & Lady Lansdowne’s £15.25 per person Private Walled Garden £20.50 per person (including cream tea) Group Tour* £27.50 per person (including two course lunch)

£15.25 per person Capability Brown £20.50 per person (including cream tea) Garden Tour* £27.50 per person (including two course lunch)

Adult (17+) £15.50 House Tour* Young Adult (13 - 16) & Senior (60+) £14.00

Group Tours Add-On

House Tour For those who booked a group tour and £5.25 per person wish to add on a tour of Bowood House.

Refreshments These prices apply to pre-bookings only

Tea, coffee and biscuits - £2.50 Two course lunch - £17.00 Cream tea - £5.50 One course lunch - £12.00

*Includes admission to the House & Gardens Prices subject to change *Arrival refreshments Complimentary admission and catering voucher of £8.00 for the coach driver. 2

0 Getting here 1 3

A

2 0 3 1 D A3102 TO A R

D SWINDON & R

O F M4 JCT 16 X

O

Y A W S 4 L E O 2 A N HOUSE & R D 0 O N C A4 TO

1 A R FOREST A

D 3

N

GATE GARDENS N MARLBOROUGH,

A

E E

E

E N &

R ENTRANCE R

G G M4 JCT 14 N E W R D B L A4 A C L L A 4 CHIPPENHAM, K I D O G H BATH & M4 JCT 17 R D R C H H U C

GOLF HOUSE & COURSE GARDENS

EXIT A

3

4

2 BOWOOD HOUSE & HOTEL, SPA & GARDENS GOLF RESORT

WOODLAND Easily accessible from: GARDENS

M4; J17 from West, A3102 D E V J16 from East I Z A342 TO E S

DEVIZES R A4 from Marlborough D For more information A342 from Andover or to book a group visit: A350 via Warminster and Westbury

A429 A419 Bowood House & Gardens A420 Swindon Chipping Malmesbury A419 Sodbury 16 Calne, , SN11 9NF Wootton 15 A338 M4 17 Lyneham Bassett Wroughton M4 18 A3102 A350 A4361 A346 A420 Chippenham 01249 810961 A361 14 A46 Corsham A4 Avebury Calne Marlborough A4 A4 A4 A4 [email protected] A350 A361 A365 Melksham A346 A338 Bath A363 Devizes A361 Burbage A361 A342 Pewsey Potterne Radstock Trowbridge A338 Bowood Hotel & Spa Resort A36 A342 West Westbury Ludgershall A362 Lavington A345 A350 A360 Andover Frome Larkhill DurringtoDurrington 01249 822 228 A361 Warminster Shrewton [email protected]

Bowood House & Gardens is open from 30th March to 3rd November 2019