Stowe Landscape Gardens, located in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England, is a spectacular place to visit. It covers 750 acres, and includes 40 historic monuments and temples, as well as beautiful lakes and an endless variety of walks and trails.
It was created in the year 1710 by Charles Bridgeman, and has been a source of inspiration for poets and writers through the ages.
The gardens are open year round. In March to early November, the hours are Wednesday - Sunday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. From mid November to the end of February, the hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is 5.90 British pounds for adults and 3.00 British pounds for children.
Hi Sherry - Stowe is a beautiful place to visit ... just to drive around and see England at its best ... well that's with youthful eyes a few decades ago! Still it is one stunning area to visit ... thanks for reminding me how lovely England can be! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to enjoy this!
DeleteThat's a huge garden! Well worth the price.
ReplyDeleteA lot of really interesting buildings to see!
DeleteWow. It's hard to believe those gardens have been around so long. It looks like a comforting place.
ReplyDeleteThere are good spaces for quiet thinking.
Deletethat is a stunning place, and Hilary just gave the stamp of approval too.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one to put on your list to see.
Delete300+ years old is incredible.
ReplyDeleteIt's not very old in the UK Diane!
DeleteThere are a lot of old places in Europe. To us in the US, it is amazing that things have been around that long.
DeleteThat's quite good value admission for such a lovely place!
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