WELCOME TO STANSTED PARK

 

Purchased by the 9th Earl of Bessborough in 1924, Stansted Park is a beautiful Edwardian Mansion standing within 1800 acres of extraordinary landscaped parkland and ancient forest. ​

 

Groups are welcome to visit Stansted House throughout the year on either a Guided Tour or can enjoy a Free Flow Visit during our public opening hours.

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Guided Tours

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We offer Guided Tours of Stansted House throughout the year, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Please note that this option is not available on Monday and Tuesday afternoons between Easter Monday to the end of September due to our House opening. 

 

Groups have two tour options to choose from: 

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Upstairs, Downstairs Guided Tour

Discover the family seat of the Earls of Bessborough and enjoy a guided tour around the magnificent State Rooms and the fully furnished Servants Quarters.

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Servants Quarters Guided Tour  

Explore our extensive Servants Quarters in more depth and learn about the people who lived and worked on the Estate during this guided tour. 

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Both tours last approximately an hour and a half and include the historic Chapel of St Paul. 

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Free Flow Visits

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Groups can also enjoy a Free Flow Visit, during our public House opening of Sunday-Tuesday, 1pm-5pm (last admission at 4pm), from Easter Sunday to the end of September. 

 

During a free-flow visit to Stansted Park, groups have with the opportunity to explore the House and Chapel on a self-guided basis. Stansted Park's knowledge volunteer House Stewards will be on hand to answer any questions your group may have as they move around the House at their own pace. ​

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Further Information About Group Visits

 

Accessibility

Step-free access around Stansted House is available around the House via a platform stair lift and an Edwardian lift. Please not that due to the size of the Edwardian lift, we are unable to accommodate some motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooters but a manual wheelchair is available to borrow inside the House. Seating is available around the House. 

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A buggy service is available between the House, Chapel and Garden Centre Car Park. The buggy can seat five passengers, including one wheelchair user. 

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If you have any questions or wish to discuss accessibility at Stansted Park further, please call the Estate Office on 02392 412265 (opt 5) or contact the House Team using the button below. 

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Pricing 

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The Upstairs, Downstairs Tour and the Servants Quarters Tour are available at £15 per person, with the option to add refreshments in the House as part of your visit at £5 per person. 

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Free-Flow Tours are available at £10 per person. Please note that we are unable to provide refreshments in the House for these visits. 

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​Group Visit Numbers 

Please note that the maximum group size for both guided and free-flow group visits is 50 and the maximum is 15. 

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