Bowood House & Gardens

08/06/2026

Wednesday evening's weather forecast is looking brighter for Romeo & Juliet!🌤️

The Duke's Theatre Company will take to the stage with Bowood House & Gardens as the backdrop and the open air as the auditorium.

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or low-backed chair and settle in for Shakespeare's most famous love story.

Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/3ux5fpeu

05/06/2026

Have you ever recognised Bowood House & Gardens while watching television?📺

From period dramas to much-loved garden programmes, Bowood has provided the backdrop for a number of productions over the years. Its historic architecture, sweeping parkland and beautifully kept gardens have made it a natural setting for stories on screen📽

You may have spotted familiar scenes from productions including The Forsytes and Gardeners' World, all filmed within the grounds of Bowood House & Gardens.

Next time you visit, you might just recognise a view from somewhere you have already seen on screen.

03/06/2026

Tickets are selling fast for Romeo & Juliet at Bowood House & Gardens🎟️🎭

On Wednesday 10th June, The Duke’s Theatre Company will take to the stage for a special evening of open air theatre.

Bring your picnic blankets, snacks and low-backed chairs, then settle in for Shakespeare’s most famous love story performed live at Bowood House & Gardens.

Tickets are available here: https://tinyurl.com/mt8hwsf9

Open Air Theatre. 'Romeo & Juliet' Open Air Theatre 'Romeo & Juliet' Open Air Theatre The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher. Pitcher’s acclaimed credits include Gypsy (UK Theatre Award for Best Musi...

01/06/2026

There are only a few days left to experience the Woodland Garden before it closes for the season on Sunday 7th June.

At this time of year, the garden feels wonderfully immersive. Rhododendrons and azaleas filling the landscape with colour, soft fragrance drifting through the trees and winding paths inviting slower moments beneath the canopy🌺🌸

It is also one of the loveliest places on the Estate to explore with your dog, with peaceful walks and open spaces to enjoy together.

For a few weeks each year, this hidden part of Bowood opens to visitors before quietly retreating once again until next spring.

If a Woodland Garden visit has been on your list this season, now is the time to wander its paths before the gates close.

26/05/2026

Look upwards as you enter the Orangery and you’ll find one of Bowood’s most striking hidden details.

In this month’s Object of the Month, Dr Lizzie Rogers explores Miraculous Draught of the Fishes, a late eighteenth century stained-glass work by Eglington Margaret Pearson, inspired by Raphael’s celebrated Renaissance design.

As sunlight passes through the glass, vivid colours and intricate detail begin to emerge, transforming the entrance into something almost theatrical. The scene captures the biblical story of Jesus calling Peter and Andrew to cast their nets once more, leading to an extraordinary catch of fish.

Positioned within Robert Adam’s grand archway, it is a work designed not only to be seen, but experienced through movement, colour and changing light.

21/05/2026

This May Half Term, little explorers have a new reason to look a little closer at Bowood House & Gardens.

Our new activity sheets have been created to help families turn a day in the Grounds into a Bowood Adventure Quest, with plenty to spot, search for and discover along the way.

Follow the Bowood Explorers Quest to uncover hidden places, use the Wildlife Encounters Guide to look for creatures around the Grounds, or take on the Nature Scavenger Hunt and see what natural treasures you can find.

A simple way to inspire curious minds, encourage outdoor adventure and enjoy the natural beauty of Bowood together this half term.

Plan your family day out at Bowood House & Gardens and book your Day Tickets in advance.

20/05/2026

The forecast for Friday? Sunshine, Water Play and very happy children. ☀️💦 Who needs the seaside when the children can cool off at Bowood House & Gardens instead?

With hot weather expected this Friday onwards, the new Water Play feature at Bowood House & Gardens may become one of the most popular spots on the Estate.

The Adventure Playground, gardens, space to explore and somewhere to cool off afterwards. That sounds like half term plans sorted to us!

18/05/2026

With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show beginning this week, gardens will once again take centre stage.

At Bowood Hosue & Gardens, the Walled Garden and Terrace Gardens are shaped through colour, atmosphere and perspective. Layered planting, long pathways, formal structure and quieter corners that reveal themselves differently as you move through the grounds.

Some gardens captivate through scale. Others through feeling. The rhythm of repeated planting, borders overflowing with colour and spaces shaped with patience and care over time.

Whether you visit for inspiration, a quieter afternoon outdoors or simply to experience the atmosphere of the gardens for yourself, Bowood offers something different each time you return.

13/05/2026

The most famous love story ever told, performed beneath the summer sky at Bowood House & Gardens. ✨

Join us on Wednesday 10th June 2026 as The Duke’s Theatre Company brings Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet to life within the beautiful surroundings of the Bowood Estate.

As the evening unfolds, settle in for a timeless story of love, rivalry and heartbreak, brought to the stage through open air theatre. Bring a picnic blanket or low-backed chair, gather friends and family, and enjoy an unforgettable summer evening at Bowood.

Whether you are discovering the story for the first time or returning to a much-loved classic, this is theatre experienced differently.

Tickets are available now and advance booking is recommended.

11/05/2026

There is something satisfying about making something by hand.

This June, join us at Bowood House & Gardens for a creative workshop designed to slow the pace and inspire curiosity.

From crafting your own meadow box floral arrangement to exploring the traditional art of Indian block printing, each workshop offers the chance to learn a new skill while spending time within the surroundings of the Estate.

Workshop guests will also have access to Bowood House & Gardens included with their booking, giving you time to explore the Grounds, Gardens and seasonal highlights before or after your session.

Whether you are coming with friends, family or simply looking to try something different, these experiences are designed to be relaxed, creative and memorable.

Discover upcoming workshops and book your place via the link in our bio🔗