May half-term: Shrapnel Boys Museum Trail Family Events

Make and take craft activities and a spotter family trail, inspired by Shrapnel Boys.

There’ll also be make-and-take poppy craft activities and a classic Dad Joke competition where you can submit your silliest ideas – winners will feature on our social media channels. Haven’t heard of what a Dad joke is? Well, let us explain… A Dad joke is a groan-worthy, pun-filled one-liner that’s so bad, it’s actually good. Here’s an example to get you started – and yes, we’ve made it suitably Stowe:

Why don’t secrets last long at Stowe House?
Because even the statues have ears!

Note: Within the May half-term holiday, the house will only be open from 25-28 May and 1 June.

Cost: The activity is free of charge. Normal admission applies.

Family-friendly facilities: baby change; café; lift for access with pushchairs; dress up and interactive play in our museum; picnic tables outside our visitor centre with lawn to play on.

Don’t fancy a big walk with little legs?

We understand that with little ones a walk through the National Trust Garden to the House can be daunting (whilst full of snacks, pitstops and bribery!). To make things a little easier, pre-book your admission tickets and you can arrange parking which is close to the house via a separate entrance to Stowe. Ta-da, happy faces all round.

Alternatively, enjoy the fresh air and let the kids run off some steam with a big day out at Stowe.

Hotels near Stowe House

Staying overnight in Stowe?

Wondering where to stay that's close to Stowe House? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the May Halfterm Shrapnel Boys Museum Trail event in Stowe.

Sunny Room in Buckingham

ROOMS FROM£45

3.82kmAWAY

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Sunny Room in Buckingham offers accommodation in Buckingham. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a private or shared bathroom with free toiletries.

Postcode: MK18 1FD
Distance from Stowe House:
2.4 miles

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Best Western Buckingham Hotel

ROOMS FROM£50

5.17kmAWAY

3 ★

Just a 15-minute drive from Milton Keynes, Best Western Buckingham Hotel has a swimming pool, 2 gyms and 70 spacious rooms. There is free Wi-Fi and free on site parking..

Postcode: MK18 1RY
Distance from Stowe House:
3.2 miles

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Whittlebury Hall and Spa

ROOMS FROM£159

5.69kmAWAY

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Set in rural Northamptonshire, the award-winning Whittlebury Hall and Spa offers one of the largest day spas in the country. It also boasts 2 AA Rosette restaurants and a state-of-the-art gymnasium..

Postcode: NN12 8QH
Distance from Stowe House:
3.5 miles

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The Stables, Whitfield Old

ROOMS FROM£120

6.74kmAWAY

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Set in Brackley, this apartment is 35 km from Oxford. The unit is 44 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. Free WiFi is available .

Postcode: NN13 5TQ
Distance from Stowe House:
4.2 miles

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Ballabeg Stables

ROOMS FROM£118.5

7.16kmAWAY

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Ballabeg Stables is a holiday home with a garden, located in Brackley. The property boasts views of the garden and is 33 km from Oxford. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher.

Postcode: NN13
Distance from Stowe House:
4.4 miles

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Crown Hotel Brackley

ROOMS FROM£45

8.98kmAWAY

3 ★

The wide, tree-lined market place in Brackley, with its Georgian and Victorian houses and shops, is the delightful setting for this 13th century coaching inn..

Postcode: NN13 7DP
Distance from Stowe House:
5.6 miles

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