Stansted Park and Gardens
Historic stately home with expansive gardens, a maze, farm shop, and garden centre. A perfect day out near Chichester.
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Stansted Park and Gardens
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Flowers in bloom
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Historic stately home with expansive gardens, a maze, farm shop, and garden centre. A perfect day out near Chichester.
"A wonderful place with free parking, great for a few hours out or longer if you want to walk the vast grounds."
🐾 Dog-Friendly Estate
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the estate grounds and in the garden centre.
☕ Tea & Cake Treat
The Pavilion Tea Room is perfect for a relaxing break with delicious treats.
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Rating
4.6 · 629 reviews
Type
Tourist Attraction
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Stansted House
Stately Home
Explore the Edwardian interiors and historic servants' quarters of this Grade II listed stately home.
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Walled Gardens & Maze
Gardens
Wander through beautifully maintained walled gardens and get lost in the fun of the estate's maze.
Pavilion Tea Room & Farm Shop
Grounds
Enjoy a delightful tea and cake or browse local produce at the farm shop and tea room.
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🐾 Dog-Friendly Estate
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the estate grounds and in the garden centre.
☕ Tea & Cake Treat
The Pavilion Tea Room is perfect for a relaxing break with delicious treats.
🅿️ Free Parking Available
Enjoy complimentary parking when you visit the estate.
🎟️ House Tour Value
The tour inside the stately home is highly recommended and worth the entry fee.
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🐾 Dog-Friendly Estate
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the estate grounds and in the garden centre.
☕ Tea & Cake Treat
The Pavilion Tea Room is perfect for a relaxing break with delicious treats.
🅿️ Free Parking Available
Enjoy complimentary parking when you visit the estate.
🎟️ House Tour Value
The tour inside the stately home is highly recommended and worth the entry fee.
🚶♀️ Explore the Grounds
Allow ample time to wander the vast grounds and discover hidden gems.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors praise Stansted Park for its beautiful grounds, charming house tour, and excellent farm shop and garden centre. It's a highly recommended destination for a few hours of relaxed exploration, with many appreciating the free parking and the welcoming atmosphere for families and dog owners. Some note that opening hours can be limited, especially for the house outside of peak season.
"Beautiful walk around the grounds at this lovely estate, especially to view the flowers in bloom and of course to visit the farm shop and pop into the garden centre. It really has become a nice destination for a few hours out or even longer if you want to walk around the vast grounds before a tea and cake."
Shaun L
"Although the stately home closes at the end of September, pretty much everything else remains open. Lovely place with free parking"
BK
"wonderful place, great arrangement of the easter egg trail for the kids in the gardens. a slight hassle of actually finding the right way to enter and they operate weird limited opening hours.
but wonderful picnic area next to the house itself. the tour inside was well worth the entry ticket (no need to buy in advance), another good easter egg hunt there as well, and wonderful and knowledgeable volunteers. warmly recommended!"
James B
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Stansted Park is located near Chichester in West Sussex. It's about 1.5 hours from London by car.
Yes, there is free parking available for visitors at Stansted Park.
While driving is the most convenient, you can reach Chichester by train and then take a local bus service towards Stansted Park.
From London, take the A3 and then the A27 towards Chichester. Stansted Park is well-signposted from the A27.
The nearest train station is Chichester. From there, Stagecoach buses operate services that can get you closer to the estate.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
The stately home is open from April to September. The gardens, farm shop, and garden centre are generally open year-round, but it's best to check their specific hours online as they can be limited. +1
Tickets for the stately home tour do not need to be purchased in advance. However, for special events like Easter egg trails, booking might be advisable.
Entry to the grounds is generally free, including parking. There is an admission fee for touring the stately home, which is considered well worth the cost.
Information on discounts is not widely available, but the value of the house tour is frequently highlighted.
Yes, you can explore the beautiful gardens, maze, and grounds without purchasing a ticket for the house tour.
🎫 🧭 Onsite Experience
You can tour the stately home, explore the walled gardens and maze, enjoy the light railway, visit the farm shop and garden centre, and have a picnic.
Yes, families often enjoy the Easter egg trails and the maze. The grounds offer plenty of space for children to explore.
Dogs are welcome on the estate grounds and in the garden centre, but not inside the stately home.
There are wonderful picnic areas, particularly next to the house itself, making it a great spot for a family outing.
The maze is a popular feature for visitors, offering a fun challenge for all ages.
🍽️ 🍽️ Food & Dining
Yes, the Pavilion Tea Room offers refreshments, including tea and cake. The farm shop also provides local produce.
The tea room typically serves light refreshments, including tea, coffee, and cakes, perfect for a mid-visit treat.
Absolutely! Stansted Park has lovely picnic areas, making it a great place to bring your own lunch.
Yes, the farm shop is a highlight, offering a selection of local produce and goods.
Specific dietary options are not detailed, but tea rooms often have a selection of cakes and light bites. It's advisable to inquire directly.
📸 📸 Photography
Yes, Stansted Park offers beautiful opportunities for photography, from the stately home's architecture to the expansive gardens and landscapes.
The gardens, the exterior of Stansted House, and the surrounding parkland provide picturesque backdrops.
Photography rules inside the house may vary, but generally, non-flash photography is permitted in many areas. It's best to check on-site signage or ask staff.
Stansted Park is available for film and photoshoot bookings, suggesting that commercial photography may require prior arrangement.
Golden hour (early morning or late afternoon) can offer beautiful light for capturing the estate's charm.
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