Stowe House

#3 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Museum, History museum, Top attraction, Architecture

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Steeped in history and grandeur, Stowe House is a quintessential example of British heritage and architecture. This prestigious country house, located in Buckinghamshire, England, has been transformed into a museum that allows visitors to step back in time and experience the opulence of the aristocratic lifestyle of the 18th century.

Originally built for the Temple-Grenville family, Stowe House is a masterpiece of neo-classical design, with its interiors boasting some of the finest examples of Georgian decor. The house is renowned for its magnificent state rooms, which have been meticulously restored to their former glory. The Marble Saloon, with its soaring dome, is particularly noteworthy and is considered one of the most beautiful rooms in England.

Beyond the lavish interiors, Stowe House is surrounded by an extensive and picturesque landscape garden, which has inspired many garden designs around the world. The grounds feature a collection of temples, statues, and monuments, each with a story to tell, embodying the ideals of the Enlightenment period.

Today, Stowe House is not only a museum but also serves as an educational institution, housing Stowe School since the 1920s. Visitors can explore the house and gardens, often through guided tours that provide insight into the historical and cultural significance of the estate.

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 52°1'51"N, 1°0'56"W

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Stowe House, Buckingham, MK18 5EHEnglandUnited Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Silverstone Circuit, Whittlebury Park, All Saints' Church, Buckingham Old Gaol.

3.3 miN
Historically important motoring track
Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone
85 min walk • Silverstone Circuit is a world-renowned car racing track situated in the heart of England, near the village of Silverstone. It is famously known as the "Home of British Motor Racing" and is an iconic venue in the Formula 1 calendar, hosting the British Grand Prix.
3.7 miN
Campsite, Golf
Whittlebury Park, Silverstone
94 min walk • Whittlebury Park is a golf and camping resort located in Whittlebury, South Northamptonshire, England, near Silverstone circuit.
5.4 miS
George Gilbert Scott, Church
All Saints' Church, Buckingham
138 min walk • All Saints’ Church, Hillesden is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Hillesden, Buckinghamshire.
2.4 miSE
Specialty museum, George Gilbert Scott, History museum
Buckingham Old Gaol, Buckingham
62 min walk • Buckingham Old Gaol, sometimes known as Lord Cobham’s Castle, is an historic building in Buckingham, the former county town of Buckinghamshire, England.
2.5 miSE
George Gilbert Scott, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Peter and St Paul, Buckingham
64 min walk • St Peter & St Paul, known commonly as Buckingham Parish Church, is the Anglican parish church in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England. The current rector is Revd Will Pearson-Gee who leads a range of services; traditional and modern in style, most of which are on Sunday.
2.4 miSE
Church
Chantry Chapel, Buckingham
62 min walk • Buckingham Chantry Chapel is a 15th-century chapel and a National Trust property in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England.
3.8 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Ouse Valley Way
97 min walk • The Ouse Valley Way is a 150-mile footpath in England, following the River Great Ouse from its source near Syresham in Northamptonshire to its mouth in The Wash near King's Lynn.
2.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Foxcote Reservoir and Wood
58 min walk • Foxcote Reservoir and Wood is a 48.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Akeley and Maids Moreton in Buckinghamshire. An area of 34 hectares is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
4.2 miSE
Bridge
Thornborough Bridge
107 min walk • Thornborough Bridge is located on the original Bletchley and Buckingham road, now bypassed by a modern bridge in 1974 for the A421. The bridge is accessible to walkers from an adjacent lay-by.
2.6 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Buckingham, Buckingham
68 min walk • The University of Buckingham is a non-profit private university in Buckingham, England and the oldest of the country's five private universities. It was founded as the University College at Buckingham in 1973, admitting its first students in 1976. It was granted university status by royal charter in 1983.
2.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Buckingham Castle, Buckingham
66 min walk • Buckingham Castle was situated in the town of Buckingham, the former county town of Buckinghamshire, on the north side of the River Ouse. The castle was first mentioned in documentary sources in 1154–64 and was possibly demolished 1208–1215. It was possibly held by the Giffard family.