Stowe and Sir John Vanbrugh: Architecture, Politics and Power
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Stowe House
Stowe
MK18 5EH
Discover the story of Sir John Vanbrugh and his work at Stowe House. This exhibition explores the architect’s dramatic designs, political connections and lasting influence on the house and gardens.
Sir John Vanbrugh was one of the most remarkable figures of the early eighteenth century: architect, playwright, soldier and even spy. This exhibition explores his life, his architectural achievements, and his connection to Stowe House. Free with admission to Stowe House – please note that tickets are released exactly one month in advance.
Vanbrugh was responsible for some of Britain’s most dramatic buildings, including Castle Howard, Blenheim Palace and Seaton Delaval Hall. His work at Stowe began when Sir Richard Temple, a fellow member of the influential Kit-Cat Club, commissioned him to transform the house and help shape the gardens.
Through historic illustrations, newly commissioned photographs and original plans, the exhibition written by historian Rory Fraser reveals how Vanbrugh helped turn Stowe into one of the great aristocratic houses of its age.
Visitors can also discover the Vanbrugh-designed features that still survive in the famous Stowe gardens today.
Future dates
- Tuesday 30th June 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Wednesday 1st July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Thursday 2nd July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Friday 3rd July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Saturday 4th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 5th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 6th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Tuesday 7th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Wednesday 8th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Thursday 9th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Friday 10th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 12th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 13th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Tuesday 14th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Wednesday 15th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Thursday 16th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 19th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 20th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Tuesday 21st July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Wednesday 22nd July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Friday 24th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Saturday 25th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 26th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 27th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Tuesday 28th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Wednesday 29th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Thursday 30th July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Friday 31st July 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Saturday 1st August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 2nd August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 3rd August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Tuesday 4th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Wednesday 5th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Thursday 6th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Friday 7th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Saturday 8th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 9th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 10th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Tuesday 11th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Friday 14th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 16th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 17th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Tuesday 18th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Wednesday 19th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Thursday 20th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 23rd August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 24th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Tuesday 25th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Wednesday 26th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Thursday 27th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Friday 28th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Sunday 30th August 10:30am until 4:30pm
- Monday 31st August 10:30am until 4:30pm
