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Bowood House and Gardens
The Estate Office, Bowood, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ
Call direct on:
Tel01249 812102
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Call direct on:
Tel01249 812102
Discover a day of adventure, nature and heritage at Bowood House & Gardens in the Wiltshire countryside.
Legendary Adventure Playground: Children aged 12 years and under can set sail on the iconic pirate ship and conquer the exhilarating treetop aerial walkways, giant slides and jumping pillows. Young explorers aged 7 years and under can navigate the tractor trail, build woodland dens, construct sand castles and discover water play. During rainy days, step inside for interactive play with building tools, soft play farm animals and a play kitchen.
Breathtaking Parkland: Explore idyllic parkland designed by ‘Capability’ Brown with sweeping views and hidden gems including a Cascade, Hermit’s Cave and Doric Temple.
Rare Arboretum: Wander amongst rare, record-breaking trees and spot some of Bowood’s abundant wildlife.
Vibrant Gardens: Stroll through the Italianate Terrace Garden with its formal design and delicate water features. Enter the Walled Garden to find vibrant borders, greenhouses and wild flower meadows.
Historic House: Step inside Bowood House, the cherished home of the Lansdowne family since 1754. Admire Georgian architecture, fine art and historical treasures including the laboratory where Dr. Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen gas.
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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.
Classic Ibiza with Ministry of SoundSet in the stunning grounds of Bowood House, Classic Ibiza starts with a chill-out set where people can enjoy their picnics and a drink, or dance along as the sun fades. Then DJ Goldierocks will ramp things up before the Urban Soul Orchestra and vocalists return to the stage to bring a vibrant…Close to J17 of the M4. Nearest major road is A4. Between Chippenham and Calne turn into village of Derry Hill.
Nearest station is Chippenham station. Need bus or taxi.
| 2026 (27 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:30* |
* Last admissions at 16:30pm
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
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