Plan your visit
Getting here
52.03758, -1.01603
About STOWE
Stowe Gardens, formerly Stowe Landscape Gardens, are extensive Grade I listed gardens and parkland in Buckinghamshire, England. Largely created in the 18th century, the gardens at Stowe are arguably the most significant example of the English landscape garden. Designed by Charles Bridgeman, William Kent, and Capability Brown, the gardens changed from a baroque park to a natural landscape garden, commissioned by the estate's owners, in particular by Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham, his nephew Richard Grenville-Temple, 2nd Earl Temple, and his nephew George Nugent-Temple-Grenville, 1st Marquess of Buckingham.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Reedbeds — bitterns, marsh harriers, bearded tits and reed warblers; Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Nuthatch +70 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: THE MANSION WITH ATTACHED SERVICE RANGES (NOW NUGENT HOUSE, COBHAM HOUSE AND GRAFTON HOUSE); Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Reedbeds priority habitat; Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Nuthatch +70 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Red-eyed Damselfly +91 more · last seen 2026; Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
20 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Path of Liberty, StoweWalking route1.8 km
Freedom is hard won, so this is the toughest of the three classic trails. Cobham’s politics are apparent everywhere: the Temple of Concord & Victory celebrates Britain’s triumphant 7yrs War while Lord Cobham’s Pillar shows him as a mighty Roman warrior.
Lakeside walk at Stowe Gardens, StoweWalking route1.9 km
Enjoy a walk around the lakes at Stowe, discovering ornate temples & spotting wildlife. Admire intricate mosaics in the Pebble Alcove & play with echoes inside the Hermitage. Recently upgraded paths allow pushchair & wheelchair access. Some gravel & gates
The Path of the Brave, StoweWalking route5.9 km
Get fit in beautiful surroundings. A 5k run or walk that takes in just about every noteworthy spot at Stowe.
The Path of Contentment, StoweWalking route3 km
Stowe attracts people for all sorts of reasons. Many come here for wellbeing. Walking here, and resting there, induces calm and serenity. Following this path, with recommended picnic and beauty spots, should instill in you a deep sense of ease.
Bernwood Jubilee WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 50Cycling route
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Main RouteCycling route93 m
Main RouteCycling route51 m
🐴Horse riding
24 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Oxford Bridgebridleway · 66 m
MMT/7/1bridleway · 545 m
Chackmore To Maids Moreton
Wildlife to spot
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