Get ready for a weekend packed with creativity, imagination and activities for all as we celebrate Sir John Vanbrugh’s legacy at Stowe as part of a nationwide festival.

Enjoy special £3 anniversary entry to Stowe House, with under 5s free.

Explore the historic State Rooms, visit the special Vanbrugh300 exhibition, enjoy creative family crafts, and uncover the stories behind Stowe’s extraordinary architecture and landscapes.

To help manage visitor capacity across the weekend, we kindly ask visitors to book either a morning or afternoon admission ticket and arrive within their selected time period.

Please note:

  • Last admission to the House is at 4.00pm
  • Stowe House closes at 4.30pm
  • The morning session runs from 10.30am to 1.30pm, and you may arrive at any time during this period.
  • The afternoon session runs from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. You may arrive at any time during the session, but please arrive no later than 4.00pm.
  • For this weekend, there will be a reduced amount of State Rooms open due to the nature of a busy event. You’ll be able to see the magnificent State Dining Room, Drawing Room, North Hall and Music Room.

We also have free storytelling performances and family drama workshops taking place across the weekend, which must be booked separately in addition to your House admission ticket.

Once you have added your admission tickets to your basket, you will be given the option to add these additional activities to your booking.

For full details of the weekend programme and activities, please visit the main Vanbrugh300 Weekend event page.

More Vanbrugh Activities

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  • With Admission

    Great British Summer Savings

    Make the most of the Government's Great British Summer Savings with reduced admission prices between 29 June and 1 September 2026.

    25 June-1 September, 10:30am - 4:00pm | Ticket price: From Free-£22.00

  • Exhibition | With Admission

    Stowe and Sir John Vanbrugh: Architecture, Politics and Power

    Discover the story of Sir John Vanbrugh and his work at Stowe House. This exhibition explores the architect’s dramatic designs, political connections and lasting influence on the house and gardens.

    29 June-31 August, 10:30am - 4:30pm | Ticket price: Free with admission

  • A male tour guide stands in front of a group of visitors in the Gothic Library as he tells them the history of the room.
    Talks and Tours

    Secrets of Stowe Tour

    Step behind the scenes to explore exclusive rooms rarely open to visitors, and discover our latest project revealing hidden eighteenth-century wall paintings.

    9 July-20 August, various times | Ticket price: From £6.00-£15.00