Stansted Park

One of the most elegant country houses in the south, set in extraordinary landscaped parkland setting and fronting onto the largest beech avenue in England, cut in the 17th century. Fine collection of furniture and pictures, including portraits by Reynolds, Hoppner and Liotard formerly owned by the Earls of Bessborough. Extensive 'below stairs' experience.

Features: Large complex of walled gardens; Bessborough arboretum; garden centre.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top

House & Chapel: Sun & BHs from April- May: 1-5pm, Jun & Sep: Sun- Wed 1-5pm. Tearoom & Garden Centre open all year. Restricted access to grounds on Sats and during events. Stansted Park Light Railway runs through Arboretum.

Maze now open.

Tel: 02392 413324 for timetable.

Please contact the property for up to date opening times

Film LocationsBack to top

Past productions include:

Period drama 'Upstairs -Downstairs'

'The Magdalene Sisters'

'Tipping the Velvet'

'Becoming Jane' for ArtsED

'John [Sergeant]'s Tourist trail'

'Jane Austen Regency Ball'

Gok Wan's 'How to look good Naked'

Groups and special visitsBack to top

One of the most elegant country houses in the south, set in extraordinary landscaped parkland setting and fronting onto the largest beech avenue in England, cut in the 17th century. Fine collection of furniture and pictures, including portraits by Reynolds, Hoppner and Liotard formerly owned by the Earls of Bessborough. Extensive 'below stairs' experience.

Features: Large complex of walled gardens; Bessborough arboretum; garden centre.

To arrange a special visit to Stansted Park either call 02392 41 2265, email to the Visitor Officer enquiry@stanstedpark.co.uk or through the website at www.stanstedpark.co.uk where you can also download booking packs, flyers, access statements and more information.

Wedding FacilitiesBack to top

Civil Ceremony and Wedding Reception