Inspiring views of Stowe

Please note this map is intended as a guide only and is not drawn to scale

Lord Cobham’s Pillar

Temple of British Worthies

Temple ofAncientVirtue Grotto

Queen’s Temple

Palladian Bridge

Rotunda

Temple of Venus

Temple ofConcordand Victory

Grecian Valley

Eleven Acre Lake

Octagon Lake

South Vista

Golf course (not NT)

Golf course (not NT)

Stowe School(No access)

Stowe School(No access)

Stowe School(No access)

Doric Arch

Sleeping WoodSt Mary’s Church (not NT)

Eastern Lake Pavilion

Western Lake Pavilion

Cascade and artificial ruins

Gothic Temple

Chinese House

Temple of Friendship

Saxon Deities

Fane ofPastoral Poetry

Circle of the Dancing Faun

Hermitage

Boycott Pavilion

Statue of Queen Caroline

Dido’s Cave

Season’s Fountain

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Boycott Pavilion

Wooden Bridge

Pebble Alcove

Bell Gate

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Lord Chatham’s Urn

Statue of King George II

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Look out for photo opportunities

South front view of Stowe House Since first impressions always count, the view to the House from the middle of Pegg’s Terrace between the Lake Pavilions has been designed to immediately impress and amaze, ever since the earliest eighteenth-century tourists visited Stowe.

The Grecian ValleyThe carefully planted belt of trees creates the impression of height and length in the Grecian Valley.

Stand in the middle of the top step of the Temple,

to see General Wolfe’s Obelisk,

Cobham’s Pillar and

the sweeping expanse of the

valley all at once.

Temple of Friendship

Looking from the Temple it is possible

to see the Gothic Temple, Doric Arch,

Palladian Bridge, Queen’s Temple and Wooden Bridge in the setting of rolling hills and rippling waters of the lake.

Elysian Fields The open setting of this part of the gardens tells the story of heaven on earth, otherwise known as Elysium in ancient Greek mythology. For this reason there is the intended feeling of beauty and spaciousness, with sunny glades and open planting of trees.

Standing at the Cascade This is one of the most magical spots of Stowe for every season and time of day. Looking out towards the Eleven Acre Lake gives the impression of standing

on a precipice towards infinity, particularly when the sun starts to set over the waters or when there is a breeze passing through the arch.

Subtle glimpses of StoweThe Grecian ValleyAll along the gravel path of the Grecian Valley there are glimpses of the Temple of Concord and Victory through gaps in the tree line and from small clearings of grass where statues once stood.

Eleven Acre LakeThere is a wonderful viewpoint that offers several spectacular views to the West Boycott Pavilion, the cascade at the end of the Eleven Acre Lake and the magnificent Rotunda with the statue of Venus.

Season’s FountainFrom the path near the Season’s Fountain, follow the meandering paths to discover the bend in the path which leads you to the perfect viewpoint of the Grotto.

The Golden Statue of Venus

The Palladian Bridge and Gothic Temple

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