BOWOOD'S HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS IN WILTSHIRE

Amateur photography and filming are allowed within the grounds of Bowood and in the House(no flash photography within the House). No commercial photography or filming is allowed within the House or Gardens without prior consent. Drones use is not permitted on the estate without prior consent. If you have a photography or filming request, please contact Sarah Forwood on s.forwood@bowood.org. For filming, please see our information, here.

Complimentary visitor car parking is available next to admissions. For the safety of your pets, please do not leave animals in parked cars while visiting Bowood. While we strive to provide a secure environment, Bowood cannot assume responsibility for any damage, accidents, or losses that may occur while using our car park. 

The House & Gardens are currently closed and will re-open for the 2025 season from 1st April - 2nd November 2025.

The daily opening times will be as follows:

• Grounds: 10.30am (last entry at 4.30pm) - 5.30pm
• Treehouse Café: 10am - 5.30pm
• Adventure Playground: 10.30 - 5.15pm (equipment locked from 5pm)
• The Den: 10.30am - 5.15pm
• House: 10.30am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
• Stables Cafe: 11am - 4:30pm, (lunch: 12pm - 2pm, Cream tea: 2.30pm - 5pm)

We offer half-price admission for visitors with disabilities and their carers. Assistance dogs are welcome, ideally with a recognisable harness.  

Gravel paths may make wheelchair and pushchair access challenging, but designated parking and wheelchairs are available (subject to availability). A drop-off point near the House can be arranged upon request, with car keys held for security reasons. 

Accessible toilets are located in the Treehouse Café and baby changing facilities are also available in multiple locations. Please note that this is a heritage environment and therefore certain areas such as the upper floors of the House and parts of the gardens/grounds, may be difficult to access due to stairs and uneven terrain.

You can read our Accessibility Policy, here. If you have any questions, please contact our team, here.

The Treehouse Café is located next to admissions and the Stables Café is located within the Bowood House. You are welcome to bring picnic food to eat in the grounds (except the terraces by the House) and picnic benches are provided. Unfortunately, barbeques are not permitted anywhere within the grounds including the car park. 

If you are staying at the Hotel during the visitor open seasons, you receive complimentary access to the House & Gardens and Woodland Gardens. Please speak to Hotel Reception for more information, either by phoning us on 01249 822 228 or emailing hotereception@bowood.org.