Where is Stansted Park?

Stansted Park is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO9 6DX), in the parish of Stoughton.

How do I get to Stansted Park?

The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO9 6DX.

Who runs Stansted Park?

Stansted Park is operated by Stansted Park Foundation.

Is Stansted Park a listed building?

Stansted Park is officially recognised as Grade II* listed park and garden listed.

Is Stansted Park free to visit?

Yes, Stansted Park is free to enter.

How do I get to Stansted Park?

The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO9 6DX.

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Stansted Park — park in Stoughton, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Rowlands Castle · 2.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Stansted Park, the nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO9 6DX. Entry to the park is free.

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Stansted Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 602 km². Heritage designation: Grade II* listed park and garden. Managed by Stansted Park Foundation. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Stoughton, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8871°, -0.9173°.

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Summary from the official site

Stansted Park is an Edwardian mansion set within 2000 acres of ancient forest and parkland in the South Downs. Visitors can explore the estate's heritage buildings, gardens, and recreational facilities, enjoying a tranquil environment that promotes well-being and community engagement.

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From the Wikipedia article

Stansted Park (including Stansted House) is an Edwardian country house in the parish of Stoughton, West Sussex, England. It is near the city of Chichester, and also the village of Rowlands Castle to the west over the border in Hampshire. The house is set in the 1,800-acre (7.3 km2) park, with woodland and open land grazed by deer. Stansted House has Carolean revival decor and is Grade II* listed. The surrounding area, Stansted Park, is also Grade II* listed.

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Background

History

The area that is now the park is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, as being included in the Hundred of Bourne. Some sources suggest that at some time before 1094, a hunting lodge was built for Roger de Montgomery, 1st Earl of Arundel. The historic listing summary adds that "Stansted probably originated as a park within the Royal Forest of Bere Porchester, whose over-lords were the earls of Arundel. It was recorded as in use for hunting and for timber production in the medieval period, while a survey of buildings of the Manor of Stansted in 1327 included a hall and a chapel". John Lumley, 1st Baron Lumley built a house on the site which was visited by Elizabeth I on 23 August 1591.…

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Coordinates: 50.8871, -0.9173
County: West Sussex
District: Chichester
Parish: Stoughton
Postcode: PO9 6DX
Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
Phone: 02392 412 265
Nearest railway station: Rowlands Castle — 2.9 km
Opening: Daily year round; House open Sunday to Tuesday 1pm–5pm from Easter to September.
Official site: www.stanstedpark.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7600197 (CC0)
wikipedia: Stansted Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Stansted Park 11.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stansted Park?: Stansted Park is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO9 6DX), in the parish of Stoughton.
What is Stansted Park?: Stansted Park — park in Stoughton, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
How do I get to Stansted Park?: The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO9 6DX.
Who runs Stansted Park?: Stansted Park is operated by Stansted Park Foundation.
Is Stansted Park a listed building?: Stansted Park is officially recognised as Grade II* listed park and garden listed.
Is Stansted Park free to visit?: Yes, Stansted Park is free to enter.
How do I get to Stansted Park?: The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO9 6DX.

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