Stansted Park

The House is set as though the Earl was still at home and gives the visitor a look at what life was like 'Upstairs and Downstairs'. A great family day out!
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Stansted Park Estate is home to one of the UK’s finest Edwardian Houses surrounded by stunning 18th Century landscape, located in the heart of the
South Downs National Park Magnificent state rooms and extensive servants' quarters await you in this beautiful Edwardian house, set in 1800 acres of ancient forest and extraordinary landscaped parkland. Bring your loved ones along to enjoy the beautiful

surroundings of this amazing house. With a tea pavilion, garden centre, farm shop, walled garden, arboretum, a fun maze and miniature railway there's plenty to do for young and old! House and Chapel open Easter weekend to the end of September - Sunday to Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00 (last entry 4pm)

Grounds open 7 days a week all year round.

12/06/2026

After last year's very poor breeding season for barn owls across the South of England which was attributed by experts to a crash in the vole population, we were pleased to find a number of our nest boxes had chicks this year. Recently I assisted two licensed bird recorders with fitting owlets from two boxes where they were large enough, with their unique identification rings, taking measurements and weighing them. This assists in finding out how far these birds travel, what happens to them in the future and information on their development.
Michael Prior - Head Forester

11/06/2026

Your furry family members are very welcome to the Stansted Summer Festival! We love dogs at Stansted Park and well behaved dogs on leads can join in the fun over the festival weekend. Don't forget to send us your festival pictures for our Paw-trait Gallery 🐶🐾🐕
Please make sure you pick up after your dog and dispose of waste in the bins provided. Be aware there will be loud bangs and sudden noises over the weekend.
The Stansted Summer Festival 2026 - 10am to 6pm on the 27th & 28th June with advance day tickets from just £7 per child / £14 per adult / £40 per family (2+2) With under 5’s free! www.stanstedpark.co.uk/events/stansted-summer-festival-2026

10/06/2026

I recently had a break from Stansted and indeed trees with a week walking in the North York Moors National Park. Perhaps it is my upbringing near the Fenlands of Cambridgeshire, but I find expansive, open landscapes very restorative.
The high moors of Yorkshire also have alongside their rugged beauty, bounteous wildlife especially ground nesting birds. We saw numerous red grouse with their chicks, the plaintive call of the curlew was everywhere and lapwing and golden plover were also seen. The management carried out on these moors creates a perfect habitat for species rapidly disappearing elsewhere in our countryside such as curlew and lapwing.
We had a pair of lapwing arrive on site at Stansted this spring and look as though they were going to breed, though unfortunately they subsequently disappeared. Afterwards, I noticed something glinting in the sun in the area they were settling in and on investigation found a number of empty beer cans strewn about, so they might have been disturbed by thoughtless behaviour at the critical time and moved off site.
Michael Prior - Head Forester

09/06/2026

Step into the ever-intriguing, scandalous and dangerous world of the Tudors with author Elizabeth Goff, as she brings to life the stories of her debut book Bloody, Brilliant Tudors: 100 Tales of Gowns, Gossip & Gory Ends. From power struggles to shopping habits, to murdered dogs and famous jewels, this talk will look at some of the lesser-known stories, and people, among your favourite kings and queens.

Includes a drink on arrival. There will also be the opportunity to have your copy of Bloody, Brilliant Tudors signed by Elizabeth during the evening.

Friday 19th June 2026
6pm-8pm
Stansted Park, North Entrance (PO9 6DX)
Tickets at https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/events/bloody%2C-brilliant-tudors%3A-a-talk-by-elizabeth-goff

Ticket Prices
Talk Ticket- £22.50
FOSP Ticket- £20
Student Ticket, with valid Student ID- £15
Bloody, Brilliant Tudors: A Talk by Elizabeth Goff

07/06/2026

Stansted Park is home to the UK Field Gun Academy who have revived the Field Gun Sport for a new generation. Watch in awe as teams race to compete against each other and the clock by pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting the gun and limber over an obstacles course. The competition originated when Queen Victoria gave the sailors of her fleet the privilege of marching through London with their guns on display. One thing led to another and before too long it turned into a sport where crews would race against each other.
The Stansted Summer Festival 2026 - 10am to 6pm on the 27th & 28th June with advance day tickets from just £7 per child / £14 per adult / £40 per family (2+2) With under 5’s free! www.stanstedpark.co.uk/events/stansted-summer-festival-2026

05/06/2026

We retained this dying ash tree last autumn even though it was in the middle of the area we would subsequently replant as there was a wild bee's nest in it. On checking it today I found they had wintered well and were very active. When it finally succumbs, the tree should stand dead for a number of years and so will provide a habitat for the bees and many other creatures. When it finally falls it will damage some of the new plantation but that is a small price to pay for giving the bees a home for as long as possible.
Michael Prior - Head Forester

04/06/2026

This weekend, join us for 2 days of food, drink and celebration at the South Downs Food Festival at Stansted Park. With cookery demos, live music, producers market, street food and a kids area - Stroll through the vibrant marketplace, where farmers, foragers, fermenters, and artisan makers showcase the best seasonal fruits, vegetables, and handcrafted delights. Indulge in charcuterie and cheeses, kombucha and kefir, burgers and beer—all while celebrating the incredible ingredients of the South Downs.

10:30am to 5pm - tickets available at www.southdownsfoodfestival.com

Weekend Ticket Prices
Adult - 12.50 | Child (5 - 13 years) - £6.50 | Child (Under 5's) - £0.00 | |Family (2 adults & 2 children) - £32.00 | Group of 10 adults - £100.00

03/06/2026

Yellow Archangel, sometimes called Yellow Dead Nettle is a member of the mint family and the only one with yellow flowers. As the bluebells fade this plant appears in parts of the forest and woodland edges and is an indicator of ancient woodland sites. It is a favourite plant of mine as it was very common throughout the woodland nature reserve where I worked as a voluntary warden many years ago for the old Nature Conservancy Council and where I learned a great deal about woodlands and their ecology, happy memories.
Michael Prior - Head Forester

02/06/2026

Love cars and bikes? See a range of classic vehicles on the lawn in front of Stansted House and cheer on as Veteran Motorbike Riders do laps on the Forecourt. The RCT Riders are a Veterans motorcycle enthusiasts’ group formed to support those who suffer from injury, mental and physical illnesses.
You will also find the Veteran Cycle Club, where you’ll see vintage cycles, tools, boxes and signs from the first half of the 20th century, a WW1 Cycle Corp display, Boneshakers, Penny Farthings and a bike belonging to the winner of the 1935 Tour de France!
The Stansted Summer Festival 2026 - 10am to 6pm on the 27th & 28th June with advance day tickets from just £7 per child / £14 per adult / £40 per family (2+2) With under 5’s free! www.stanstedpark.co.uk/events/stansted-summer-festival-2026

31/05/2026

Included in your Summer Festival ticket is the Stansted Park Safari, Yew Maze and Miniature Railway. Take the ‘Safari’ ride across the estate in the Tractor Trailer and see what wildlife you can spot along the way, get lost in the Yew Maze or take a peaceful journey around the Arboretum on the Light Railway. Your wrist band allows you to exit and re-enter the festival site to visit these activities, plus the Pavilion Tearooms, Garden Centre and Farm Shop as many times during the day as you want!

The Stansted Summer Festival 2026 - 10am to 6pm on the 27th & 28th June with advance day tickets from just £7 per child / £14 per adult / £40 per family (2+2) With under 5’s free! www.stanstedpark.co.uk/events/stansted-summer-festival-2026

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Stansted Park Rowland's Castle Portsmouth
Rowlands Castle
PO96DX

Website

http://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/

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