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Bowood House and Gardens

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

Type:Historic House/Palace

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Bowood HouseGardens are now closed and will open, from 29th March – 3rd November 2024.

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

  • In countryside

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - Plentiful, on site & complimentary

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Show Facilities

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC 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

Season (29 Mar 2023 - 3 Nov 2024)
Open (1 Apr 2024 - 1 Nov 2024)

* 29th March – 3rd November 2024
Opening hours are from 10:30 to 17:30 with last admissions 16:30.

Events

Friday, 29th March 2024 - Sunday, 14th April 2024

A gaint colourful Easter Egg Bowood's Spring Adventure at Bowood House and GardensEaster fun awaits you at Bowood House & Gardens.
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Thursday, 18th April 2024 - Thursday, 18th April 2024

Wednesday, 15th May 2024 - Wednesday, 15th May 2024

Spring BouquetSpring Bouquet Making Workshop at Bowood House and GardensStart the spring season with Claire Satchell, the Bowood Florist and create a stunning bouquet with flowers and foliage from the Private Walled Garden.
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Thursday, 25th April 2024 - Thursday, 25th April 2024

Thursday, 23rd May 2024 - Thursday, 23rd May 2024

Thursday, 20th June 2024 - Thursday, 20th June 2024

Thursday, 18th July 2024 - Thursday, 18th July 2024

Private Walled Garden Tour - Anna StoweHead Gardener Tours at Bowood House and GardensThis tour is aimed more towards keen gardeners looking to expand their knowledge and gain some insights into how Bowood deal with the many challenges the dedicated team of gardener's face.
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Friday, 26th April 2024 - Monday, 6th May 2024

Giffords Circus Giffords Circus at Bowood House and GardensAVALON is a show that will immerse the audience in a colourful medieval world of pageantry and Arthurian legend.
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Sunday, 28th April 2024 - Sunday, 28th April 2024

Sunday, 2nd June 2024 - Sunday, 2nd June 2024

Sunday, 7th July 2024 - Sunday, 7th July 2024

Sunday, 11th August 2024 - Sunday, 11th August 2024

A woman singing into a microphone Jazz Afternoon Tea at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf ResortIndulge in a delightful Jazz Afternoon Tea experience, featuring the smooth melodies of vintage singer, Kitty Mazinsky.
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Thursday, 9th May 2024 - Thursday, 9th May 2024

Friday, 17th May 2024 - Friday, 17th May 2024

Wednesday, 5th June 2024 - Wednesday, 5th June 2024

Monday, 17th June 2024 - Monday, 17th June 2024

Friday, 28th June 2024 - Friday, 28th June 2024

Friday, 12th July 2024 - Friday, 12th July 2024

Monday, 22nd July 2024 - Monday, 22nd July 2024

Friday, 2nd August 2024 - Friday, 2nd August 2024

Wednesday, 28th August 2024 - Wednesday, 28th August 2024

Tuesday, 17th September 2024 - Tuesday, 17th September 2024

Bowood Private Walled Garden - Anna Stowe Private Walled Garden Tours at Bowood House and GardensBowood offers several dates throughout the season to visit the Private Walled Garden.
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Monday, 13th May 2024 - Monday, 13th May 2024

Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 - Wednesday, 22nd May 2024

Friday, 31st May 2024 - Friday, 31st May 2024

Bowood Woodland Gardens - Anna StoweWoodland Garden Tours at Bowood House and GardensJoin an exclusive guided tour of Bowood's spectacular Woodland Gardens.
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Thursday, 16th May 2024 - Thursday, 16th May 2024

Wednesday, 25th September 2024 - Wednesday, 25th September 2024

Thursday, 26th September 2024 - Thursday, 26th September 2024

Lampshade Making Workshop  Handstitched Lampshade Workshop at Bowood House and GardensTwo days of meditative stitching and you will create a gorgeous lampshade for your home.
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Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 - Wednesday, 22nd May 2024

Wednesday, 18th September 2024 - Wednesday, 18th September 2024

Stained Glass WorkshopStained Glass Workshop at Bowood House and GardensDuring the day, based at the 'The Gardener's Bothy', you will learn about both leaded stained glass and copper-foil.
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Sunday, 2nd June 2024 - Sunday, 2nd June 2024

Masters of MotoringMasters of Motoring at Bowood House and GardensThe Masters of Motoring is set to return to Bowood House & Gardens on Sunday 2nd June 2024 and now includes a live track action day on the Saturday 1st June.
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Wednesday, 19th June 2024 - Wednesday, 19th June 2024

The Crafty Gardeners The Crafty Gardeners - Vase Arrangement Workshop at Bowood House and GardensDo you love flowers but wish you could make a better display with them? Come along to an Eco vase workshop and learn how to make an arrangement directly into a vase and see how easy it is to use just chicken wire and plain water instead of floral foam.
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Wednesday, 26th June 2024 - Wednesday, 26th June 2024

PaintingPainting with Laura Richards at Bowood House and GardensGet inspired, pick up your sketch pencil and paintbrush with Laura Richards, a local artist and create your own piece of artwork to take home.
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Friday, 19th July 2024 - Friday, 19th July 2024

Saturday, 20th July 2024 - Saturday, 20th July 2024

Classic IbizaClassic Ibiza at Bowood House and GardensAn open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by the Urban Soul Orchestra, live vocalists and headline DJs.
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Saturday, 24th August 2024 - Saturday, 24th August 2024

Five Children & ItThis is My Theatre presents 'Five Children & It' by E. Nesbit at Bowood House and GardensBowood House & Gardens is thrilled to welcome This is My Theatre, presenting their enchanting adaptation of E. Nesbit's beloved children's novel, 'Five Children & It', to the Open-Air Theatre.
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Wednesday, 4th September 2024 - Wednesday, 4th September 2024

Paul MartinA Morning with Paul Martin, My Life in TV & Antiques at Bowood House and GardensBowood House & Gardens is thrilled to announce the exclusive visit of renowned antique expert Paul Martin
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Thursday, 12th September 2024 - Thursday, 12th September 2024

Thursday, 17th October 2024 - Thursday, 17th October 2024

Silver Clay Silver Clay Workshop at Bowood House and GardensNew for 2024! Come and join the artist and creator Marianne from Grey Clouds and Silver Linings for this delightful Silver Clay Taster Workshop.
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Thursday, 10th October 2024 - Thursday, 10th October 2024

Thursday, 24th October 2024 - Thursday, 24th October 2024

Autumn Wreath Autumn Wreath Making Workshop at Bowood House and GardensCelebrate the Autumn season by creating a beautiful wreath to adorn your house. Learn to make a colourful wreath using a variety of plant materials which you can take home with you.
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Map & Directions

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

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Map and Directions

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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