Bowood House and Gardens
Bowood
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 0LZ
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Guide Prices
Please visit Bowood website for prices.
Group rates (for groups of 15 or more). All visitors with disabilities and their carers/assistants are charged at half the normal admission rate.
Tickets allow access to Bowood House and Gardens and the Adventure Playground. The Woodland Gardens are open mid-April to early June. See website for dates and prices.
Opening Times
2024 (29 Mar 2024 - 3 Nov 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 10:30 | 17:30* |
Tuesday | 10:30 | 17:30* |
Wednesday | 10:30 | 17:30* |
Thursday | 10:30 | 17:30* |
Friday | 10:30 | 17:30* |
Saturday | 10:30 | 17:30* |
Sunday | 10:30 | 17:30* |
* Last admissions at 16:30pm
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeFacilities
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Childrens Play Area
- No Dogs
- Shop
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Licensed restaurant, for 80 max, coffee shop for 70 plus. Ice cream kiosk at certain times. (weekends and school holidays.)
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Event venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size - 999
- Min group size - 20
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking (free)
- Parking On Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Arabic printed material
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
- Spanish printed material
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Packed lunches available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Pre-booking preferable if catering is required.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Car:
Close to J17 of the M4. Nearest major road is A4.
Between Chippenham and Calne turn into village of Derry Hill.
Public Transport Directions
By Train:
Nearest station is Chippenham station.
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- Excellent430
- Very Good237
- Average113
- Poor42
- Terrible25
Recent Reviews:
- Anon yA bitter taste, and not just from the picklesSunday, 9th June 2024Felt compelled to write a review after what I would consider to be an insulting experience at Bowood. I’ll start by saying that the house and grounds are stunning. There is no question. It’s a lovely... Read full review
- Lucy BLondonDisappointing visitMonday, 24th June 2024Really wonderful grounds and well kept. The formal garden, at the front of the residence, is small but beautifully managed, and there are lots of grounds to picnic in. It is very expensive at £17... Read full review
- maccieEnglandPlymouth, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBeautifulFriday, 12th July 2024House was very serene and staff very informative. Adventure area for kids looked amazing and huge with loads to do. Grounds and gardens wonderful to walk around and so pretty. Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Garden of the Year Award 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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