Bowood House and Gardens

Address:
Bowood Estate
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 0LZ

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Telephone: 01249 812102
Nearest Station: Chippenham

Bowood is the magnificent family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. It offers a stunning stately home, “Capability” Brown designed parklands and an amazing Adventure Playground making it ideal for a family day out. The parkland provides ample space for games and picnics, the perfect location for children to burn off their endless energy.

Begun c1720, the House was purchased by the 2nd Earl of Shelbourne in 1754 and completed soon afterwards. Interesting rooms include Robert Adam's Library, the Laboratory where Dr. Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774, and the Chapel that is still used for family services.

Families love the amazing Adventure Playground, one of the most exciting playgrounds in Wiltshire. Bowood boasts a life-size pirate ship, high level rope walks, giant slides and famous Space Dive. There is an indoor Soft Play Palace for younger children and birthday party packages are available.

Opening Times

Open Daily 1st April to 30th October 2011: 11.00am – 6.00pm

Last admission: 5.00pm or an hour earlier after the autumn clock change

Prices

Adult: £9.50
Senior Citizen: £8.00
Junior 5-12 yrs: £7.50
Child 2-4 yrs: £5.00
Family: £28.50

Group rates are available at discounted rates

Disabled visitors half price

Season tickets are available