Museums · South West England
Stratford Park
In or near Cainscross.
Stratford Park — house in Stroud Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stratford Park is a museum in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. Built or established in 1650, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Stroud parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area GL5.
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Official information
The Museum in the Park showcases over 4,000 objects that narrate the history of the Stroud District. Visitors can explore a collection, a temporary exhibition art gallery, and a walled garden, all while enjoying free entry with donations welcomed.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stratford Park is a museum located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in the West Midlands. Established in 1650, it is a Grade II listed building from the Tudor-Stuart era, situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7497, -2.2236
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Stroud
- Postcode
- GL5 4AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Established
- 1650
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tu-Fr 10:00-16:30; PH,Sa,Su 11:00-16:30; Mo off
- Official site
- www.museuminthepark.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26557846 (CC0)
- commons: Museum in the Park, Stroud.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stratford Park?
- Stratford Park is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL5 4AF), in the parish of Stroud.
- What is Stratford Park?
- Stratford Park — house in Stroud Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Stratford Park?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL5 4AF.
- When was Stratford Park built?
- Built or established in 1650.
- Is Stratford Park a listed building?
- Stratford Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stratford Park a protected site?
- Yes — Stratford Park is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stratford Park free to visit?
- Yes, Stratford Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stratford Park?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL5 4AF.