Explore a stunning Edwardian mansion set within 2000 acres of ancient forest and parkland, featuring a historic house, chapel, maze, light railway, and tearoom.

Stansted Park is a magnificent country estate nestled in the South Downs, offering families and visitors a diverse range of attractions across its 2000 acres of ancient forest and parkland. The estate showcases a Grade I listed Edwardian mansion, Stansted House, alongside the historic St Paul's Chapel, providing insight into the area's rich heritage and architectural significance. Beyond the historic buildings, the estate offers numerous recreational activities suitable for all ages. Visitors can navigate the challenging Stansted Yew Maze, enjoy a scenic journey on the Stansted Park Light Railway, and explore the beautiful Arboretum. The Pavilion Tearoom provides refreshment facilities, while the pottery studio offers hands-on creative experiences. The estate also features a farm shop and garden centre for those interested in local produce and horticulture. Stansted Park is particularly appealing to families seeking a blend of heritage exploration, outdoor recreation, and natural beauty. The expansive parkland and forest provide excellent opportunities for walking and picnicking, while the various attractions cater to different interests. The venue welcomes group visits and offers educational programmes, making it ideal for school trips and family outings. As a charitable trust dedicated to conservation and community access, Stansted Park maintains its commitment to preserving the natural environment while providing a welcoming haven for all visitors.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Emma Maze

2 months ago

Lovely garden centre with a large selection of house plants and garden plants. They also have a lovely large cafe with plenty of seating. A great selection of different gift ideas. It's always worth a visit and walk around. You won't be disappointed.

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Lynzim (Lynzim)

3 months ago

The plants available to purchase are amazing. There is great choice and they are healthy and grow really well. There is an array of gardening needs as well us beautiful unusual gifts and clothing. There is also an excellent restaurant with teas and lunches available, a farm shop and lovely walks as well as Stanstead house to explore.

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Joe Stevens

3 months ago

A great place to walk (with dogs too). Just the wind in the trees and birds to listen too. Bluebells are good this year.

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Shaun L

a year ago

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.

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Ancsi

3 years ago

We visited the park, the forest, enjoyed the tea room and bought ticket to the actual property. Tea room is lovely. Nice staff and good environment to enjoy the food. The volunteers in the house are extremely enthusiastic about the history of the building. Lovely people to tell us all the information and show us around. Did you know that the lift in the building was originally manufactured for the Titanic, but at the end they didn't need that so it ended up here! Still in working condition. For the forest walk you might want to bring wellies. What a lovely loop we completed around the private estate!

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026