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Stowe Wednesday 31 August, 10am-6pm

We’re opening our doors together with Stowe

House so you can visit for FREE. It’s the 300th

anniversary of ‘Capability’ Brown, the most

successful gardener in British history, and it all

started at Stowe.

Come along for a day full of activities to choose

from, for all of the family.

nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe Buckingham, MK18 5EQ | Telephone 01280 817156

nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe Buckingham, MK18 5EQ | Telephone 01280 817156

Things to do for free:

Visit the house, gardens and church

Children can play Brown bingo to spot how this gardener

designed on a monumental scale

View the marriage register signed by Brown and his new bride

Bridget, at Stowe Church

Enjoy a ramble to the Grecian Valley, the highlight of his work at

Stowe

Climb Lord Cobham’s Pillar to see five counties

Take a ‘Capability’ Brown tour of the gardens

Immerse yourself in history with a tour of the house

Listen to a pop-up ten minute talk by an expert

Enjoy a performance of traditional music in the Parlour Rooms at

the New Inn by Cantlos

Treat yourself to:

An enjoyable cup of Capabili-tea at the Temple of Concord and

Victory. Refresh yourself with cool drinks, cake and ice cream

Homemade lunches and cakes in the café

Brown related books (and other lovely items) in the shop

Raffle tickets, help us raise funds for the Urn in the Grecian Valley

Images ©National Trust Images: Luke Barkram, John Millar, Sue James