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Useful Information

Opening Times

The House & Gardens is currently closed and will re-open on 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: 11am - 4:30pm, (Lunch: 12pm - 2pm, Cream Tea: 2.30pm - 5pm)

The Woodland Garden is a separate attraction on the Estate and is currently closed. The Woodland Garden will open again for 2025 during the flowering season, from mid April to early June (dates TBC).

Parking

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.

Accessibility

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.

Bowood House

Step inside Bowood House, the home of the Lansdowne family, and discover stunning Georgian architecture, fine art, and fascinating historical artefacts. Learn about the family’s rich history in the beautifully restored state rooms, and see where Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in his on-site laboratory.

Walled Garden

Located behind towering walls this four acre ‘secret garden’, is centred around the environment and the protection of nature, it offers an oasis of splendour and an escape from the everyday. Wander through meticulously designed flower beds and enjoy the seasonal blooms, from tulips in the spring, to roses in June, to perennials in late summer. Discover the Greenhouses and Sensory Garden where inspired learning can come to life.

Adventure Playground

Families with young children will love the Adventure Playground, voted one of the most exciting play areas in the South West. Discover a life-size pirate ship, aerial walkways, and zip wires, it offers hours of fun for children aged 12 and under. For younger children, The Den is a covered building designed with safe and engaging play in mind for those aged 7 and under.

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Arboretum

Located in the Pleasure Grounds, the Arboretum is regarded as one of the best places in Britain to look at trees. Collectively the trees provide the visitor with an all year round spectacle whether it be bark, habit, flower, fruit, foliage or autumn tints. Explore shaded paths lined with rare record-breaking trees, breathe in the fresh air and spot some of Bowoods local wildlife.