Stowe House
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Overview
In the 18th century the powerful Temple-Grenville family chose to create an idyllic landscape filled with temples. Amidst these enchanting gardens, they built the most lavish temple of them all, Stowe House. A public school since 1923, Stowe House Preservation Trust now owns the building and opens it to the public. Access to the house is via the National Trust Stowe Gardens or House only, access can be pre arranged by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01280 818002.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: For opening dates & times, call information line 01280 818166 or visit www.stowehouse.org
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
Buckinghamshire is a land of glorious beech trees, wide views and imposing country houses, such as Stowe and Waddesdon Manor, set amid sumptuous gardens and dignified parkland. The Vale of Aylesbury is a vast playground for leisure seekers, and rising above it are the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can also find the woodland rides of Burnham Beeches.
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