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Whether you are a special interest group, U3A, tour operator or a group of friends, there is something to suit all interests at Bowood House & Gardens. With a variety of group packages and guides tours available, you can spend the day exploring the four-acre Walled Garden before immersing yourself in the history of Bowood House.
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Trade Product Information and Experiences:
NEW FOR 2025
THE HISTORY OF BOWOOD TALK
Adult (18+): £15.50
An introductory talk, providing an outline of the 270-year history of Bowood under the stewardship of the Lansdowne family.
TALK INCLUSIONS:
- Admission to Bowood House & Gardens.
- Lasts approx. 20 minutes, with additional 10 minutes for Q&A’s.
Following any House Tour or Talk, visitors have the opportunity to continue with self-guided access of the House, Gardens and Pleasure Grounds, (including the Arboretum, Doric Temple, Cascade and Hermits Cave). Access to the Walled Garden is available from 12:00-16:00.
Bowood House
Enjoy a beautiful day visiting Bowood House, surrounded by acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscape and stunning gardens. Bowood House, home to the Lansdowne family since 1754, has a fascinating history. The Big House, as it was known, was demolished in 1955, leaving the most perfectly balanced Georgian structure, full of fascinating family memorabilia, including the room in which Dr. Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen gas on 1st August, 1774.
Garden Tours
Book an exclusive tour of Bowood's Gardens, featuring four distinctly different one-acre squares. A truly special experience as our guides tailor each tour to suit the season and the flowers in bloom, from the trailing wisteria to a wall of climbing roses.
Throughout October you can expect to see the most breathtaking autumnal colours as you explore the grounds that come alive at this time of year. Awash with crisp oranges and deep red hues, it’s worth wrapping up warm and enjoying the beauty of our Arboretum.
This tour package includes admission to the House & Gardens, refreshments on arrival and a 90-minute tour of the Walled Garden. (Minimum group size 15+).
Woodland Garden
The Woodland Garden, located two miles from Bowood House, open from mid-April to early-June, subject to the flowering season. Wind your way through a series of pathways and see an oasis of bluebells, azaleas, magnolias and rhododendrons. This separate attraction is highly recommended in combination with a visit to the House & Gardens.
For those with a keen interest, why not enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Woodland Gardens. As you are led along the rides by your expert tour guide, each step opens a new vista of breathtaking beauty, from the minute detail of the individual flower to the grand sweep of colours formed by hundreds of shrubs. You can expect carpets of bluebells, and an oasis of azaleas, magnolias and rhododendrons.
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Booking Information:
Lisa Kent, Groups Coordinator: l.kent@bowood.org
Direct Line: 01249 810968
Opening Dates: 1st April - 2nd November 2025
Trade Prices – Group/FIT rates (2025) Prices may be subject to change please check with business directly.
GROUP ADMISSION TO BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS
Adults (17+) - £14.00
Seniors (60+) - £12.00
Add on a tour of Bowood House for only £7.50 per person
Garden Tour – no catering £19.00 pp.(Minimum group size 15+)
GROUP ADMISSION TO BOWOOD WOODLAND GARDEN
Adult (17+) £8.00 pp
Senior (60+) £7.00pp
(Groups 15+)
Woodland Garden Guided Tours – Adult £13.00 per person, includes admission to the Bowood Woodland Garden, 90 minute tour (Groups 15+)
Min group size: 15 +
Languages: English
Duration of visit: 2-3hours minimum
Coach Parking: Yes
Suitable for Education / Corporate / Incentive visits: Yes – Please enquire for specific requests.
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Additional Information:
Please enquire for prices if you wish to arrange a combined group visit to the Woodland Garden with one of our House & Garden Tours. Visits can be tailored to your requirements and can include catering and dedicated parking for disabled visitors. To help you promote your visit we can send you leaflets as well as supply you with information and stunning images to use.
Coach drivers receive complimentary access to Bowood House & Gardens and a refreshments voucher to be redeemed in the Treehouse Café.
Please note that this attraction requires walking on some uneven terrain and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
A Group Brochure is available to download HERE
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