INFORMATION AND OPENING TIMES FOR STANSTED HOUSE AND PARK
STANSTED 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 is open to all visitors on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday from 1pm - 5pm (last admission at 4pm) except on specific dates for special events, please see below. Please check our what's on page for information about special guided tours and all events.
Tickets can either be pre-booked or purchased on arrival in the Main Hall
Pre-book your visit to Stansted House by clicking here.
The House will follow different opening times on the following dates this season
7th & 8th June – Open for South Downs Food Festival ticket holders only - adults £5, children free
9th & 10th June – Closed
15th June – Closed
22nd June – Open for Steeleford Supercar Show ticket holders only – special price adults £5, children free
23rd June – Closed
13th, 14th, 15th July – Closed for Outdoor Cinema
19th & 20th July – Open for Stansted Summer Festival ticket holders - special price, adults £5, children free
21st & 22nd July – Closed
4th & 5th August – Closed
10th, 11th, 12th August – Closed for Proms & TeaJazz
STANSTED PARK
Stansted 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)
The Farm Shop is open daily 10am - 4pm
The Garden Centre is open Mon-Sat 9am - 5.30pm, Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm
The Pavilion Tearoom is open daily 9am - 5pm
THE WALLED GARDEN
Including access to the Dutch Garden and Arboretum is open daily 9am-5pm
The Light Railway is normally open on Wednesday and Saturday from 10.30 to 3.30pm, weather permitting
THE FOREST
Car parks open 8am and close at 5pm.
STANSTED HOUSE
In 1983 the 10th Earl of Bessborough gave Stansted Park, his family home, its beautiful contents and the Arboretum to the public. Visitors can explore the state rooms that are furnished as though the 10th Earl was still at home, giving you a real sense of a bygone era, including the extensive Servants' Quarters below stairs. The history of the house and the family are brought to life by knowledgeable and friendly guides who will can assist you throughout your visit.
ENTRY PRICES - during open season which runs from Easter Sunday to the end of September each year
Adults £10
Concessions £8 (60+, students)
Children £5 (5yrs - 16yrs) or FREE during holidays
Family Ticket £25 (2+3)
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
DIRECTIONS TO STANSTED HOUSE
When arriving at Stansted Park please take the SOUTH ENTRANCE to the Garden Centre Car Park.
From there you can walk up to the House past the Farm Shop and Tearooms in the Walled Gardens.
You can access the House, Chapel and Grounds through the Dutch Garden.
Please note that there may be special directions and parking instructions for some events. Please check the specific event pages for more information.
ACCESSIBILITY
We want to help you get the most out of your visit. We welcome visitors of all interests and abilities. The Walled Gardens, Garden Centre, craft workshops and Pavilion Tea Room all have level access, but some paths in the grounds are gravelled.
The Mansion is accessible by wheelchair lift and an inside passenger lift. We regret that we cannot accommodate large powered wheelchairs in these, please call ahead of your visit to find out more information.
Please download our access statement or ask for a copy if you'd like more information. We also welcome feedback to help us improve our service.
You can read an independent review on the Disabled Access Information website Euan's Guide here.
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 regret that 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 general public events (unless otherwise specified for particular events). Dogs on footpaths and bridleways in the Forest must be kept under close control.
Stansted Park supports the South Downs Responsible Visitor Charter for sustainable tourism.