Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens
The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens — Former menagerie at Stowe Gardens, Buckinghamshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens is a place of interest in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1781, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The original architect was Vincenzo Valdrè. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Heritage listing
Details SP 6737 STOWE 9/62 STOWE SCHOOL School shop (formerly listed as The Domed Pavilion) 25.9.51 II 1781 probably by Vincenzo Valdre. Built as Her Ladyship's Menagerie, later the Duke's Museum. Neo-classical building of stone and cement, with 3 bay domed central block with Ionic pilaster order, arched central doorway flanked by niches, parapet with four urns; quadrant wings with Ionic columns, pedimented end pavilions. Listing NGR: SP6738537328 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 396418 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Menagerie, located in Stowe Gardens in the West Midlands, is a Grade II listed building established in 1781. Designed by architect Vincenzo Valdrè, this Georgian structure reflects the era's architectural style and purpose.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0303, -1.0192
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1781
Sources
- wikidata: Q26506932 (CC0)
- commons: Stowe School Tennis Courts and Shop - geograph.org.uk - 5066277.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens?
- The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5DF), in the parish of Stowe.
- When was The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens built?
- Built or established in 1781. Designed by Vincenzo Valdrè.
- Is The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens a listed building?
- The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5DF. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.