GROUP TOURS BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS 2020 - VISIT BOWOOD.ORG/GROUPS
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GROUP TOURS
BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS 2020
VISIT BOWOOD.ORG/GROUPS
WELCOME
TO BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS
Home to the Marquis and Marchioness
of Lansdowne, Bowood House lies in
2,000 acres of Grade 1 listed ‘Capability’
Brown parkland. Offering exclusive tours
of the historic house, explore the rich
and fascinating history of the Lansdowne
family. You also have the opportunity to
experience the award-winning
Private Walled Garden.
Another must see, is the spectacular
Woodland Gardens (open for 6 weeks
in the Spring) offering vibrant colours
from over 30 acres of bluebells, azaleas
and rhododendrons.
“We extend a warm
welcome to all our
visitors”
The Marquis and Marchioness
of Lansdowne
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GROUP ADMISSION PRICES:
Adult £11.00
DISCOVER Senior £ 9.50
Add a Guided House Tour
BOWOOD HOUSE from only £5.50 per person
Your knowledgeable and
Enjoy a beautiful day visiting Bowood experienced guide will uncover
House & Gardens, home to the the history of Bowood House and
Lansdowne family since 1754. the evolution of the wider Estate.
Steeped in history, Bowood House Complementing your visit, you will
has seen vast changes over the years. learn about the demolition of the ‘Big
A visit to the House & Gardens can be House’ in 1955 and the fascinating
tailored to suit both those wishing to history of the Lansdowne family.
spend a full day or an enjoyable short visit
between other attractions.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
• Queen Victoria’s Wedding Chair
• Napoleon’s Death Mask
• Laboratory in which Dr. Joseph Priestley
identified Oxygen gas
• Collection of art and historical treasures
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GROUP ADMISSION PRICES:
Adult £15.75
PRIVATE WALLED Cream Tea Tour £21.00
Two-Course Lunch Tour £28.50
GARDEN TOURS TOUR INCLUSIONS:
Entering Lord and Lady Lansdowne’s • Admission to Bowood House
award-winning Private Walled Gardens & Gardens
through a secret door, your specialist • Arrival refreshments
tour guide will lead you around the four • 90-minute tour of the Walled Garden
distinctly different one-acre squares.
All tours are tailored to suit the season and Please note: This tour requires walking on some
uneven terrain and may not be suitable for those
the flowers in bloom from the cascading
with mobility issues.
wisteria to the vibrant wall of roses.
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GROUP ADMISSION PRICES:
Woodland Gardens only
WOODLAND Adult £6.25
Senior £5.25
GARDENS Woodland Gardens plus
Bowood House & Gardens
(OPEN MID APRIL TO
Adult £16.00
EARLY JUNE)
Senior £14.00
Located just two miles from Bowood
Add a Guided House Tour from
House, the spectacular Woodland Gardens
only £5.50 per person
are a separate attraction that we highly
recommend combining with your visit. Please note: The Woodland Gardens will require
walking on some uneven terrain and may not
Open during the flowering season be suitable for those with mobility issues.
(mid April to early June), the gardens offer
over two miles of paths through 30 acres
of woodland ablaze with bluebells, azaleas,
magnolias and rhododendrons.
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‘CAPABILITY’ STABLES
BROWN RESTAURANT
PARK TOUR Located within Bowood House,
Bowood is considered to be the charming Stables Restaurant
one of ‘Capability’ Brown’s finest offers seasonal hot and cold dishes.
landscapes. Your experienced Our experienced chefs provide
tour guide will lead you around wonderful bespoke menus utilising
the House terraces overlooking produce from Bowood’s own
the lake, visiting Hamilton’s Cascade, Kitchen Garden.
the Doric Temple and the
Pre-book your arrival refreshments,
stunning Arboretum.
delicious choice of lunches and
GROUP ADMISSION PRICES: cream teas and enjoy dining
together as a group.
Adult £15.75
Cream Tea Tour £21.00 Open between
Two-Course Lunch Tour £28.50 11:00 and 17:00
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Admission to Bowood House The Treehouse Café is located
& Gardens at the main entrance to Bowood
• Arrival refreshments House & Gardens and provides a
selection of tasty lighter bites,
• 90-minute tour of the Gardens
tea and coffee.
and Parkland
Please note: This tour requires walking on Open between
some uneven terrain and may not be suitable 10:30 and 18:30.
for those with mobility issues.
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BOWOOD
HOTEL, SPA &
GOLF RESORT
Situated one mile from Bowood
House & Gardens lies the stunning
43-bedroom Bowood Hotel.
The property is one of the finest
luxury hotels in the South West.
Group rates are available, please
contact the Hotel on 01249 822 228
or email: resort@bowood.org
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HELPFUL INFORMATION & PRICING GROUP PRICES
OPENING DATES AND TIMES GROUP ADMISSION TO BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS WOODLAND GARDENS ADMISSION
Bowood House & Gardens is open from 1st April to 1st November 2020 from 11:00 – 18:00 (last entrance 17:00). General Admission Incl. Guided House Tour General Admission
Bowood’s Woodland Gardens are open from mid April to early June, please enquire for exact dates. Adult (17+) £11.00 £16.50 £6.25
BOOKING YOUR TOUR Senior (60+) £9.50 £15.00 £5.25
The minimum group size is 12 people. All prices in this brochure are based on per person. Booking your tour is easy, simply LORD AND LADY LANSDOWNE’S PRIVATE WALLED GARDEN TOUR / CAPABILITY BROWN
call us on 01249 810 961 or email houseandgardens@bowood.org PARK TOUR
Please note we request payment in full 14 days prior to your visit. Payment options can be made via BACS, cheque or credit / Tour Incl. Cream Tea Incl. Two-Course Lunch
debit card.
M40
Adult (17+) £15.75 £21.00 £28.50
A424 A44
ACCESSIBILITY
M5
Cheltenham
Gloucester
A44
Tours include admission to Bowood House & Gardens plus arrival refreshments. Tours including a one-course lunch
We make every effort to ensure access for all our visitors,
A436
are also available, please ask for details. Why not add on a tour of Bowood House for an additional £5.50 per person.
A48
however please note that some of the outdoor terrain may A417
M40
be unsuitable for wheelchairs or those with mobility issues. A429 A419
A34 Oxford
GROUP ADMISSION TO BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS AND WOODLAND GARDENS
The upper sections of the House are only accessible via a M4
A419 M40
General Admission Incl. Guided House Tour
Swindon
Newport
staircase. Please ask us for further clarification. M4
M4
M4
Adult (17+) £16.00 £21.50
M4
Cardiff M32 M4
M4
Reading
Bristol
HOW TO FIND US
M4
Senior (60+) £14.00 £19.50
M3
A39
Bath
Bowood House & Gardens is located off the A4 between A36
Chippenham and Calne in Wiltshire. Easily accessible from M5
M3 PRE-BOOKED REFRESHMENTS
the M4 at Junction 17 from the West and J16 from the East.
A303
A39
A36
A303
A34
One-Course Lunch £10.50 Cream Tea £5.50
Please use sat nav: SN11 9NF.
A303
Salisbury
Taunton A36
Two-Course Lunch £16.00 Tea / Coffee & Biscuits £3.00
A303
A303 M27
Southampton
Portsmouth
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M5
A30
Exeter
Bournemouth
A30
BOOK YOUR GROUP TOUR
Email: houseandgardens@bowood.org
Phone: 01249 810 961
VISIT BOWOOD.ORG/GROUPS
Photo credits: Anna Stowe, Diane Vose
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