Bowood House & Gardens
Fascinating Georgian House and exceptional ‘Capability’ Brown-designed gardens.
4.6
from 1549 Google reviews
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About the garden
Opening times
30 March - 1 November 2021 Every Day 11AM - 6PM Last Entry 5PM
Useful details
Garden area
100 Acres
Dog walking
No - Guide dogs only.
Cafe or restaurant
Food and drink facilities include a cafe/restaurant.
Family
Yes - Children of all ages.
Wheelchair access
Mostly inaccessible (some paths moderately flat and paved).
Shops
Yes - There is a gift shop.
Wheelchair hire
Wheelchairs are available for hire. Yes - Borrow on the day
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Google reviews
4.6
from 1549 Google reviews
* Zeeby
9 months ago
5
Bowood is a wonderful place for relaxation and leisure. The main attraction is a stunning house with an impressive art collection. There is a small shop and restaurant as well. The house is surrounded by a formal garden and a big parkland with arboretum, lake, cascade, boat house and temple. There is a something special for families with children, a superb kindergarten situated just next to the entrance and car park. On other end of an estate for separate admission, is located garden with famous collection of rhododendrons and flowers.
Edward Balch
8 months ago
5
Love,y experiences at Bowood House. The gardens are so relaxing, with fabulous views over the lake and follies. The waterfalls I are an unexpected but amazing experience, we love exploring the grotto paths and secret passageways. Great coffee shop and facilities. With a visit for the whole family.
Clive
4 months ago
4
A place to visit on a sunny day. Great day out with plenty of space to park. Good areas for the kids to play and for the adults to walk. I wished though there was more to see in the house. Perhaps we are just used to visiting larger houses.
Ms Mabel
5 months ago
5
Amazing place for all, £15 entry and the day is yours. Either bring a picnic or there is a cafe and restaurant available. The grounds are magnificent beautiful at all angles a fabulous pathed walk with so with amazing beauty spots all the way. Worth a visit a great way for fun, fresh air and exercise and I forgot to mention there's a huge kids playground 😀 I was too old for the death slide 😫
Valerie Lowes
6 months ago
5
Spent a lovely afternoon with the granddaughters at Bowood House & Gardens. The grounds are stunning with a beautiful lake, the formal garden is gorgeous. However, the playpark was a real winner with the children, upon entry all we could hear was "WoW, this is amazing". It was a fabulous fun day. Great place to take a picnic, there are refreshments available to buy, good quality and not overly expensive. Would recommend a visit whether you have children in tow or not.