Stowe Gardens
About the garden
For over 300 years, the scale and beauty of Stowe have captivated visitors. Its picture-perfect views, winding paths, serene lakeside walks and elegant temples form a timeless landscape that transforms with the seasons. Designed as an earthly paradise, these gardens are rich in symbolism and continue to cast their spell today. With vast open spaces, Stowe is ideal for those who love the outdoors and long, leisurely walks.
Visionary designers such as Charles Bridgeman, William Kent, and Capability Brown have shaped this remarkable garden. Wander through areas such as the Labyrinth, Sleeping Wood, and Lamport Garden and discover how newly installed statues in the Grecian Valley revive the political messages once woven into the landscape by Lord Cobham and his gardeners.
Facilities
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Rock garden
- Sculpture
- Wildflower meadow
- Herbaceous border
- Pond or lake
- Autumn colour
- Champion trees
- Wildlife planting and features
- Potager
Get involved
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.