Visitor Information for Bowood House & Gardens in Wiltshire

House & Gardens is now closed and will re-open on Friday 27th March - Sunday 1st November 2026.

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. 

House & Gardens is now closed and will re-open on Friday 27th March - Sunday 1st November 2026.

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. 

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) hour: On the first Saturday of each month during the open season, the Adventure Playground, The Den, and Treehouse Café will open at 9.30am exclusively for visitors with additional needs or hidden disabilities, and their immediate family or registered carers. For any questions, please email houseandgardens@bowood.org.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) hour: On the first Saturday of each month during the open season, the Adventure Playground, The Den, and Treehouse Café will open at 9.30am exclusively for visitors with additional needs or hidden disabilities, and their immediate family or registered carers. For any questions, please email houseandgardens@bowood.org.

House & Gardens is now closed and will re-open on Friday 27th March - Sunday 1st November 2026.

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Can I travel to Bowood using public transport?
Bus – Routes 33 and X33 (Chippenham to Devizes) go through Derry Hill Village.
Route 55 stops on the A4 close to the turning into Derry Hill Village.
From the bus stop, it is approximately a 1½ mile walk to Admissions for the House & Gardens.

Train – The nearest mainline station is Chippenham.  Taxis are available or you can take the 55 bus to Studley crossroads.

Which entrance do I use?
The entrance to the House & Gardens is at the East end of Derry Hill village, just off the Studley Crossroads on the A4.  You will enter via a white set of Gates.  If using Satellite Navigation, please use postcode SN11 9NF.

You can also follow the brown tourist signs along the A4 and A342.

Please note: There is no access to the House & Gardens through the Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort entrance (known as the Golden Gates), which is opposite the Lansdowne Arms public house in Derry Hill.

Is there a car and coach park at Bowood?
Free parking is available close to the main visitors admissions for the House & Gardens and also for the Woodland Garden (when open to the public, mid April to early June).

Can coaches drop passengers at Bowood House?
It is possible for coaches to drop off and collect passengers from Bowood House by prior arrangement.  Please call 01249 812 102 for all group booking enquiries.

For more information, please call: 01249 812 102 or email: reception@bowood.org

WOODLAND GARDEN (open mid April to early June) located off the A342 between Derry Hill and Sandy Lane.  For Satellite Navigation please use the postcode SN11 9PG.