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11am - 12:15pm

Mothering Sunday Ponsonby Women Tour

Sunday 15th March 2026

11am - 12:15pm

Stansted House, South Entrance PO9 6DU

Join us for a special tour this Mothering Sunday and discover the fascinating stories of the Ponsonby women.

From Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough’s political campaigning in the eighteenth century to Lady Moyra Ponsonby’s experiences as a nurse, this tour of the beautiful State Rooms will explore the lives of the women whose portraits and photographs decorate Stansted House today.

During the tour, you will also have the opportunity to see items from the collection that are not usually on display during our public opening.

This guided tour will last approximately 75 minutes.

Ticket Prices

Adults - £15
FOSP Members - £12.50

Parking

North Entrance Car Park, PO9 6DX

FAQ

A: Are dogs allowed inside Stansted House?
Unfortunately only assistance dogs are allowed inside Stansted House.

Q: Can I take photographs inside the House?
A: Photographs without the use of flash may be taken inside of Stansted House. Tripods are not allowed inside the House. Please note that drones are not allowed anywhere on the Estate without prior permission from the Stansted Park Foundation.

Accessibility

This guided tour is wheelchair friendly and step-free access around the House is available. Please note however that the lift may not be able to accommodate some motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Please contact us on visitors@stanstedpark.co.uk or by calling 02392 412 265 (opt 5) to discuss accessibility for this event further.

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Stansted Park

Rowlands Castle

Hampshire

England, UK.

PO9 6DX

02392 412265 : Option 5

enquiry@stanstedpark.co.uk

The Estate Office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Please check the opening times for all other businesses on the estate here

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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) Directions

Stansted Park Foundation is a registered charity. No. 1101251

© Stansted Park Foundation 2025

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