Name: Stansted Park
Rating: 5.0

Stansted Park

Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, UK

1-99 Years

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Description

The Stansted Park Foundation is an independent Charitable Trust responsible for the preservation and conservation of our treasured Grade I and II* listed heritage buildings and 2000 acres of surrounding ancient parkland and forest for the benefit of all.

As a charity, we pride ourselves on our sustainable stewardship of the natural environment and the level of access and freedom enjoyed by those who come here. We are a welcoming Estate providing a haven of tranquillity, recreational facilities and amenities which nurture a feeling of well-being and a sense of community as soon as you enter the Estate

Prices starts from £10.00 for adults, £5.00 for Child(5-16 yrs) and £25.00 for Family(2 Adults + 3 Children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Chapel of St Paul: On 16 April 1644, Stansted House was attacked by Parliamentary forces. By the end of the day, the house, built in 1480 on the site of the former hunting lodge, was in ruins. A new house was built some two hundred metres to the north-east in 1688, on the site of the present mansion, which commanded views across the coastal plain to the Solent and over parkland to the East and West.
Stansted Park Estate: Nestled between Chichester and Portsmouth and part of the South Downs National Park, Stansted Park stands in 2000 acres of extraordinary landscaped parkland and ancient forest. The earliest records of inhabitants on the estate date back to medieval times when the grounds were used for hunting and royalty frequented the Park. King Henry II, Richard the Lionheart and King John have all been known to have visited the forest.
Forest & Parkland: Stansted Forest today is a remnant of the most westerly part of the ancient forest of Arundel and a hunting lodge was probably built for Roger de Montgomery, first Earl of Arundel during the 11th Century. In 1181 the first recorded dwellings on the site of the present chapel were built for Henry II. The buildings were restored in 1480 by the 12th Earl of Arundel but these castellated structures were largely destroyed by the Parliamentary General, Sir William Waller in 1644 during the Civil War. In 1686 Richard Lumley built the first house on the present site, employing architect William Talman, who is understood to have designed Uppark in the same year.
The Maze: Get lost and found in the Stansted Maze! The Stansted Maze is situated in the Lower Walled Garden. Opened in 2011 as a fun, family attraction where adults can be challenged and children can let off steam!

Facilities

Parking: The Garden Centre car park is the main car park for access to all Walled Garden attractions and the House. There is a designated ‘disabled’ car park next to the Pavilion Tea Room for Blue Badge holders and beside the entry to the Garden Centre.
Dogs: We welcome well-behaved dogs across many areas of the Estate, with the following guidelines in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our visitors:

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Entry Prices: During open season which runs from Easter Sunday to the end of September each year

Adult: £10.00
Children (5–16yrs): £5.00 or FREE during holidays
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 3 Children): £25.00
Concessions (60+ and students): £8.00
National Art Pass: 50% off standard entry price
CPRE: 10% off adult entry price
Friends of Stansted Park Members: FREE – Join today!
Historic Houses Members: FREE

For more information please visit: https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/stansted-house

Pricing URL: https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/stansted-house

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Standard Park, including the Farm Shop, Garden Centre and Pavilion Tearoom, is open daily year round (opening hours for each business may vary during public holidays).
Stansted House and the Chapel of St Paul are now closed for the season. Our season runs from Easter Sunday to the end of September.
The Walled Garden: Including access to the Dutch Garden and Arboretum is open daily 9am - 5pm
The Forest: Car parks open 8am and close at 5pm.

Address: Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, UK

Post Code: PO9 6DX

Council: Chichester

County: West Sussex

By Car: Follow Brown Heritage signs from A3 (M) Emsworth exit or A27 Havant exit. Enter the Estate through the South Entrance (unless directed otherwise for specific events).
By Rail: Havant Station - Approximately 4 miles (taxis available), Rowland Castle Station - Approximately 2 miles, Emsworth Station - Approximately 3 miles away. For information on train operators and times phone National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7484950.
On Foot: Take in the glorious views all the way to Stansted House by walking down the avenue directly from Rowlands Castle Station (approx. 45 minutes).
Parking: The Garden Centre car park is the main car park for access to all Walled Garden attractions and the House. There is a designated ‘disabled’ car park next to the Pavilion Tea Room for Blue Badge holders and beside the entry to the Garden Centre.