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Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Award
We have just been awarded a second Quality Award for our learning programmes by the Council for Learning outside the Classroom. Contact our education officer  to organise a fun visit to...

The Stansted maze re-opens soon
The Stansted Maze re-opens on Saturday 11th February for half-term, then opens weekends and Wednesdays 1pm-4pm until the next school holidays (Easter) when it opens every day.

Stansted Park on the BBC
In November we welcomed BBC's Bargain Hunt with Tim Wonnacott to film at Stansted Park. The resulting films will be broadcast on BBC1 at 12.15-1pm on February 10th, 20th, March 2nd & 7th.



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Filming at Stansted Park

For  information about Stansted Park as an accessible and authentic  period film location, please contact us. See more location images at www.localityonline.com ref.1279-84. 

View ARTSED's Becoming Jane shot at Stansted Park on Youtube

                 

 



What's on at Stansted Park 2012



"The organisation really was impressive - and friendly … …We were given a lovely welcome at Stansted!"

 

Stansted House and Chapel open from April to September, but events take place here all year round, indoors and out.  Scroll down to find something for all the family to enjoy, rain or shine. Click here for a printable list of events.
 
The Pavilion Tea Room,  Stansted House Garden Centre, and craft workshops, the grounds and Bessborough Arboretum are open free all year.TheStansted Park Light Railway runs Wednesdays and weekends February-December (weather permitting).

To find out when Stansted Park Cricket Club is playing at home in the summer, please check the club website for information:  www.stanstedcc.co.uk.
 
Creative Workshops - beads, felt, glass, jewellery making-  take place at Buttercup Blue. Tel 02392 41 0075 to book or click to contact.
 
The NEW Stansted Maze opens (weather permitting) at weekends, on Wednesdays, and in school holidays and Bank Holidays 1-4pm. Buy tickets at the entrance. Tickets can be used any day so buy some as a treat for the family! 
 
 

 "Well organised, really friendly, gorgeous setting"

 
Pie and Jazz - Thursday 15th March, 6pm, in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. Enjoy an evening at the Pavilion with Jazz Smugglers. Tickets £19.95 in advance only, from the Pavilion 02392 413432
 
Mothering Sunday and Daffodils - 18th March, House open FREE to Mums 1-4pm. The Garden Centre, Pavilion Tea Room, Maze are open all day. Drifts of daffodils to delight your camera. Click here for information about afternoon teas at the Pavilion.
 

Musical Evening - Thursday 22nd March, 7.30pm: a varied programme by Music Students from South Downs College, Purbrook . Tickets £8 from 02392-412265

Friends of Stansted Park Talk - Tuesday 8th May, 7pm: A silver medal-winning garden at Hampton Court

Musical Evening - Thursday 17th May, 7.30pm: 'Musica Spei' a trio consisting of flute, cello & piano. Tickets £8 from 02392-412265

Friends of Stansted Park Outing - to Wilton, 23rd May

MG owners Rally - Sunday 27th May, outside the House

Turn Back the Clock - Diamond Jubilee  - 4th-27th June. See Royal Coronation memorabilia Upstairs, the Housekeeper's accounts and celebration memorabilia in the Servants Hall Below Stairs

The Garden Show at Stansted Park -  Friday 15th- Sunday 17th June 10am-5pm. Everyone's annual favourite garden event will be here again on the showground. Read the 2011 show profile here. More information from the organisers: 01243 586323.
See  www.thegardenshowonline.com for contact details and more information about exhibiting, ticketing and group bookings.

Rolls Royce owners Rally- Sunday 1st July

 

 

 

 

 

 



  

" It was as if someone had pasted a great big smile on the day as soon as you stepped through the entrance marquee" Solent Life


FAMILY-FRIENDLY DAYS 2011 were a great success, thanks everyone for your feedback and look out for the 2012 summer programme below :

The Pantaloons  return to Stansted Park with TWO performances to delight all their local fans.
Tuesday 3rd July 6.30pm The Importance of being Earnest AND Wednesday 8th August, 6.30pm Grimm Tales.  Keep updated on their antics at  www.thepantaloons.co.uk   

Pottery Painting at Stansted House Garden Centre. More information from 07832 209180 www.mobilepotterypainting.co.uk

The Teddy Bear-a-lympics - Monday 30th July- Wednesday 1st August 1-4pm. A fun family Teddy Trail in the Big House . Free for  children!
 

"We had a fantastic day..it was a perfect activity for all ages"  "What a great way to introduce little people to the Big House! excellent activity for all !"


The Pantaloons  return to Stansted Park with TWO performances to delight all their local fans.
Tuesday 3rd July 6.30pm The Importance of being Earnest AND Wednesday 8th August, 6.30pm Grimm Tales.  Keep updated on their antics at  www.thepantaloons.co.uk   

"Lively, lusty and wonderfully daft"

 

Portraits Come to Life - 13th-15th August dressing up for families.  Free for  children!

 

"It was so much fun. The fashion, the kitchen, the rooms, everything was great!"

 

The Stansted Slog (and Slug) -  September : Popular annual running event across the Stansted Estate organised by Portsmouth Joggers Club. Find more event details and 2011 photos on www.pjc.org.uk . Look out for the 2012 date

Musical Evenings 2012- Thursday 13th September and Thursday 4th October 7.30pm

The Christmas Festival at Stansted 2012 -  Friday 23rd- Sunday 25th November

The Garden Show at Stansted 2013 - Friday 7th-Sunday 9th June

 

 

 



 





To enquire about hiring Stansted Park as an event venue, or for filming, do please get in touch on 02392 412265. 

See our 'gallery'  page for images of our location and events venues. Request hi-res images for publication from our 'contacts' page. 

To email Stansted Park, please click to open a Contact Form.