Stowe House is a beautiful Grade I-listed country house, surrounded by wonderful parkland and majestic gardens. The gardens and park are owned by the National Trust and are open to the public, while Stowe House itself is the home of the independent Stowe School.

The estate has existed in various forms since the 16th century but it was in the 18th century that the powerful Temple-Grenville family built the lavish country house. It was said to be so grand that even Queen Victoria was taken aback by the splendour of its interior.

However, wild parties, scandal and excessive spending saw the Temple-Grenville's go from the richest family in England to the greatest debtors in the world. Fortunately for Stowe House, investors revived its fortunes in 1922, when the school was founded.

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Stowe, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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