Stansted Park Events
"The organisation really was impressive - and friendly ……We were given a lovely welcome at Stansted!"
The house is open from Easter to September, but events take place here all year round. Please call to check our house opening times during and after event dates. Scroll down to find something for all the family to enjoy, rain or shine, and download a printable version of the 2010 Events page.
The Pavilion Tea Room, Stansted House Garden Centre, chocolate and craft workshops, the grounds and Arboretum are open all year.
Heritage Open Day - Sunday September 12th 2010 this annual family event takes place with free outdoor and indoor events at Stansted Park. There will be talks in the Chapel and free guided walks in the Arboretum at 11am, 12 noon and 1pm. Numbers are limited, please call 02392 41 2265 to book a place. Stansted House will be open from 1pm - 4pm (last adm) and normal admission cost applies with free quizzes for children.
"A lovely day and a fascinating old house"
The Stansted Slog (and Slug) - Sunday 19th September 2010: Popular annual running event across the Stansted Estate organised by Portsmouth Joggers Club. Find more event details on www.pjc.org.uk
"Well organised, really friendly, gorgeous setting"
A Piano Recital by Stephen Norris, Thursday 23rd September 7.30pm in the Music Room. Stephen will introduce and play a varied selection of short classical pieces, including works by Bach, Chopin, Szymanowski, Faure, Brahms, Liszt and Rachmaninov. For tickets (£7.50 including light refreshment sponsored by the Friends of Stansted Park) please call 02392 41 2265.
"I just wanted to write with my appreciation for the delightful evening we spent at Stansted House when we came to enjoy the Concert."
A Gilbert and Sullivan Musical Evening, Thursday 14th October 7.30pm. Favourite extracts from Mikado, Pinafore, Utopia, Yeoman, Pirates and Gondoliers in the Music Room. For tickets (£7.50 including light refreshment sponsored by the Friends of Stansted Park) please call 02392 41 2265
Friends of Stansted Park Talk: Tuesday 19th October 7pm: Emsworth Oysters by John Tweddle of Emsworth Maritime Trust. To join the Friends, or book tickets, please call 02392 412265
A Designer Wedding Exhibition Sunday 7th November 2010 11am-4pm. Prospective brides and partners are invited to view the mansion and meet leading local and regional suppliers to help plan all the finer details of your special day. More information from Aspirational Weddings, tel 01202 763 444 or www.aspirationalweddings.com . There will be a small admission charge, complimentary drinks and canapes, competitions and goody-bags!
A Christmas Festival at Stansted Park Friday-Sunday 19-21st November 2010. All your very special festive shopping under one roof! More information from 01243 855503
Friends of Stansted Park Talk: Tuesday 7th December 7pm: Cocoa Bean to Chocolate by Dawn Shrives of the Salon du Chocolat. To join the Friends, or book tickets, please call 02392 412265
Hearts, Flowers and Memories - Sunday 8th May 2011. Return of the annual Fundraising Walk for St Richards and West Sussex Hospitals Charity through the lovely East Park on the South Downs with views across the Solent.
The Garden Show at Stansted Park - Friday 10th- Sunday 12th June 2011 . Everyone's annual favourite garden event will be here again on the showground. Read the show profile here . Look at www.thegardenshowonline.com for contact details and more information about ticketing and group bookings.
" ..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
To find out when Stansted Cricket Club is playing at home, please check the club website for information: www.stanstedcc.co.uk or download a list of home and away fixtures.
Creative Workshops - beads, felt, glass, jewellery making- take place in the Garden Centre Courtyard at Buttercup Blue. Tel 02392 41 0075 to book or click to contact.
A Teddy Bears' Picnic at Stansted Park was a great success and the Bears will definitely be back in 2011!
"We had a fantastic day..it was a perfect activity for all ages"
The Pantaloons will return in 2011. Open-air theatre fun for all ages on the South Lawn at Stansted Park: Watch this space: www.thepantaloons.co.uk/home/ .
"These actors know how to play outdoor spaces - they sing well, they knock each other about with enjoyable gusto and they have the spirit and style of traditional travelling players" The Stage, June 2010.
For more details of attending or exhibiting at Stansted Park events, please contact the organisers through their websites, or by telephone as listed above.
To enquire about hiring Stansted Park as an event venue, 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.