Stansted House Visitor Information 2013
Stansted House and the Chapel of St Paul are open to visitors in April and May on Sundays & Bank Holidays, and from June to September on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-5pm (last admission 4pm)
You can download a copy of our visitor leaflet here with information about all on-site attractions.
“Really enjoyed this House. Loved the atmosphere. Will come again.” J.K.
Admission to Stansted House & the Chapel of St Paul in 2012:
Adults £7.00
Concessions £6.00
Children £3.50
Family Ticket (if cheaper) £18.00
Special opening times and prices will apply over event weekends – please check the dates on our ‘events’ page or telephone us 02392 412 265.
From February – October the Stansted Maze opens at weekends and in (state) school holidays 11am – 4pm.
BACK this SEASON: Talks at Two take place every Tuesday June – September. Hear an expert talk about one aspect of Stansted House’s ‘upstairs –downstairs’ collection. Enjoy an extra ‘ten-minute talk’ free with normal admission.
New in 2013 Family activities every WEEK in August – see the Events page for details.
Guided group and school visits, corporate or private hire and weddings are booked at special rates on days when the House is not open. Please look at the ‘Learning’ pages for more information.
To email Stansted Park, please click to open a Contact Form. For advice if you have special mobilty needs please email or call 02392 412 265.
Access and Special needs: We welcome visitors of all interests and abilities. We want to help you get the most out of your visit. Some paths in the grounds are sloping and surfaced with gravel or grass. The walled gardens, garden centre, craft workshops and Pavilion tea room all have level access.
There is a wheelchair lift and an Edwardian caged lift for access to the historic House. They are not suitable for large powered wheelchairs.
Please do contact us in advance to make the most of your visit. Disabled visitors can be set down and collected at the door of the House by prior arrangement (call 02392 41 2265). Please also download or ask for our access statement. We also welcome your feedback to help us improve our service.
Parking: The Garden Centre car park is the main car park for access to all walled garden attractions, the Stansted Maze, the Pavilion tea room, Stansted House and the Chapel.
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.
House visitors with mobility limitations may be dropped off beside the House. Please email in advance or phone 02392 41 2265 during office hours for directions.
“It was totally cool and the staff were so helpful!”
Dogs: Only assistance dogs are permitted in the gardens, maze and House. There is no shade in car parks. For reasons of public safety dogs are not allowed at events. Dogs on footpaths and bridleways in the Forest must be kept on leads.
” Very interesting & enjoyable – best Kitchen & ‘Staff’ rooms we’ve seen. Volunteers – wonderful”
“We visited the maze today – it’s my husband’s birthday and he loves mazes – and it was terrific! Highly recommended!”
Stansted Park supports the South Downs Responsible Visitor Charter for sustainable tourism.
” The whole evening was a wonderful experience for us and our guests – we are getting letters, flowers and calls each day from everyone – and they are all still buzzing too! The house itself looked magnificent – the ambience hits the right balance of sumptuous surroundings with an intimate feel. Arranging flowers myself and being able to add to the decor for the room made it feel very personal – thank you The small details such as being able to pick up the flowers the next day at any time were so helpful – and I think it is this attention to detail that ensured the evening and the whole event was such a success. Stansted has always been a special place for us – we walk in the grounds often and it seemed the ideal spot for our special celebration. Now we know – it was absolutely perfect and we will treasure that evening – along with our friends and family. ” Mr & Mrs O. October 2011