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Bowood House and Gardens

Bowood House and Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ

Type:Historic House/Palace

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About

Bowood House & Gardens is the home to the Lansdowne family. Bowood offers a fantastic day out in Wiltshire for all the family. Famous for one of the UK’s most extensive Adventure Playgrounds, children are guaranteed the time of their lives

Perfect for families, the Adventure Playground is one of the most exciting in Wiltshire. It boasts a life-size pirate ship, aerial rope walks, giant slides and the famous Space Dive. The parkland provides ample space for games and picnics, the perfect location for children to burn off energy. The Activity Barn for the under 7’s located in The Den, focusing on fun activities for intrepid under-sevens and inquisitive under-fours.

The whole family can relax in 100 acres of beautiful parkland, designed by ‘Capability’ Brown, offering a lake, arboretum, pinetum and cascade. Perfect for walks and exploring. Or, visit Bowood House, which hosts a wealth of unique items from Queen Victoria’s wedding chair to Napoleon’s death mask and an extensive art collection.

During the spring (mid April to early June) visit the stunning Woodland Gardens, a woodland oasis offering breath taking vistas of colour covering over 70 acres.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Childrens Play Area
  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Treehouse Café and The Stables

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children - An area focusing on fun activities for our intrepid under 7 and inquisitive under 4 visitors.

Key Features

  • Families
  • In countryside

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - Plentiful, on site & complimentary

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards families

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Show Facilities

Awards

  • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
  • Visit EnglandVisit England Award for Excellence Large Hotel of the Year 2023 - SILVER Visit England Award for Excellence Large Hotel of the Year 2023 - SILVER 2023

Opening Times

2025 Opening Dates (1 Apr 2025 - 2 Nov 2025)

* Opening hours are from 10:30 to 17:30 with last admissions 16:30.

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Events

Saturday, 4th October 2025 - Saturday, 4th October 2025

Copper Foil GlassCopper Foil Glass Workshop at Bowood House and GardensSpend the day learning the traditional skills of copper foiling, from cutting glass accurately to adding copper foil and finally soldering.
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Wednesday, 8th October 2025 - Wednesday, 8th October 2025

Laura Richards paintingIntroduction to Painting Workshop at Bowood House and GardensPick up your sketch pencil and paintbrush with local artist Laura Richards and create your own piece of artwork to take home.
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Thursday, 9th October 2025 - Thursday, 9th October 2025

Friday, 17th October 2025 - Friday, 17th October 2025

Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025

Autumn Wreath WorkshopAutumn Wreath Workshops at Bowood House and GardensAt Bowood House and Gardens, you can enjoy creating your own autumn wreath using flowers and foliage grown in the Walled Garden.
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Friday, 10th October 2025 - Friday, 10th October 2025

Indian Block Printing BowoodIndian Block Printing at Bowood House and GardensLearn the art of Indian block printing and create your own beautiful designs using a wide range of hand-carved blocks.
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Sunday, 12th October 2025 - Sunday, 12th October 2025

Seagrass footstoolSeagrass Footstool Weaving Workshop at Bowood House and GardensTraditional upholsterer and seat weaver, Felicity Tran, will guide participants in learning this beautiful heritage craft.
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Tuesday, 14th October 2025 - Tuesday, 14th October 2025

Gift WrappingGift Wrapping Craft Workshop at Bowood House and GardensIf you love sending and sharing gifts with friends, family, and loved ones, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to pick up new skills — with plenty of time to practice before the busy festive period.
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Thursday, 16th October 2025 - Thursday, 16th October 2025

Lampshade Making WorkshopLampshade Making Workshop at Bowood House and GardensAt Bowood House and Gardens, you can come and design your own beautiful bespoke drum or cone lampshade for your home in this afternoon workshop.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Arm KnittingArm Knitting Workshop with Chunky Needle at Bowood House and GardensYou will knit your very own chunky blanket in just two hours, choosing from 2kg of vegan-friendly acrylic or 100% hypoallergenic Merino wool.
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Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 - Wednesday, 22nd October 2025

Clive Nichols Photography WorkshopClive Nichols Photography Workshop at Bowood House and GardensJoin Clive Nichols on this one day course and learn how to capture this incredibly colourful season.
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Thursday, 23rd October 2025 - Thursday, 23rd October 2025

Silver JewellerySilver Jewellery Workshop at Bowood House and GardensThis taster session gives you the chance to create your own unique piece of fine silver jewellery using silver clay.
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Thursday, 23rd October 2025 - Sunday, 2nd November 2025

Bowood House & Gardens Pumpkin TrailAutumn Adventure at Bowood House & GardensCelebrate Autumn at Bowood House and Gardens!
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Tuesday, 28th October 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025

ZooLab UK Creepy Critters Creepy Critters by ZooLab UK at Bowood House and GardensGet up close and hands-on with real live animals at 'Creepy Critters', hosted by ZooLab UK.
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Thursday, 30th October 2025 - Thursday, 30th October 2025

Mud & GutsOutdoor Activities organised by Mud & Guts at Bowood House and GardensExperience den building, game playing and fun all within an inspiring, learning and educational environment with Mud & Guts.
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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

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  Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
 

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information on how to get here using public transport, visit TravelWest.info Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

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Map and Directions

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Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
  Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
 

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information on how to get here using public transport, visit TravelWest.info Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

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