Welcome

to Stowe Parish Church which is situated adjacent to Stowe House (the home of Stowe School) in the centre of the world famous Stowe Gardens run by the National Trust in Buckinghamshire, England.

The church building is more than 800 years old and information on the building, its history and the churchyard is available within this website.

We are an active parish church serving Stowe, Dadford and the surrounding area. We are part of the Benefice of North Buckingham with Stowe. Rev. Hans Taling is our rector who is ably supported by Associate Minister Rev. Cathy Pearce. Church services are held every Sunday morning at 9.45am.

We aim to be a warm, welcoming church serving our parishioners and all who come to visit us, including staff and pupils of Stowe School, and visitors to the National Trust Gardens. 

Please find below information about the church including how to visit us, future services, previous sermons and much more.

Next Services

18th Sunday after Trinity - 4th October 2026

9.45am:  1662 Communion

Leader & Preacher:  Rev Cathy Pearce

Collect: We praise and thank you, O Christ, for this sacred feast: for here we receive you, here the memory of your passion is renewed, here our minds are filled with grace, and here a pledge of future glory is given, when we shall feast at that table where you reign with all your saints for ever. Amen.
 

19th Sunday after Trinity - 11th October 2026

9.45am:  Harvest Family Service

Leader & Preacher:  Rev Cathy Pearce and Dave Pearce

Collect:  Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

Future Services

Please go to the Services page to see the plan for other services.

 

Bible Studies

We have a number of Bible Study Groups which you are welcome to join. Please go to the Bible Studies page to find out more.

 

What Visitors Have Said About Our Church

"Interesting History"
"Very Peaceful"
"Tranquility"
"Calm Beauty"
"Peace stillness"
"Cool and quiet"
"A beautifull and peaceful place"
"Serene and tranquil"
"God is good"
"Lovely light"
"Lovely church"
"Beautiful church"
"Blessed"
"Such a beautiful place"
"An oasis of calm"
"Calm and peaceful"
"Precious"
"My favourite place"

Up to 24 August 2026

Our History

Please click on the links to see information about the history of the church and the churchyards.

 

Visiting Us

You are welcome to pop in to see the church when you are visiting the National Trust's Stowe Gardens.

If you are attending a service in church or wish to drive to the church (without visiting Stowe Gardens) then please use the main entrance for Stowe School where the security team on the entrance gate will be able to direct you. General directions on how to find us by car can be found here.

 

Contacting Us

Please contact the benefice administrator (Val Rickwood) in the Parish Office for any enquiries including Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.

Contact details can be found here.

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