Stanmer Park

Stanmer Park is a Grade II listed park near Brighton featuring expansive woodlands, open meadows, and formal gardens arranged across the landscape. The grounds stretch from the rolling South Downs down toward the city, with a historic house at the center and numerous outbuildings scattered throughout.

The estate was established in the 1720s when the family reshaped the landscape according to their vision. Over the following centuries, numerous buildings were added to the property and it remained a family residence until more recent times.

The park is named after the historic house at its heart, which shaped the entire estate's character for centuries. Walking through the grounds, you can sense how the landscape was carefully designed to reflect the status and taste of its former owners.

The grounds offer several walking routes of varying difficulty that wind through woodlands, across meadows, and past historic buildings. Different trails let you choose how long you want to stay and how much ground you want to cover.

One section of the park was originally designed as a vegetable garden to supply the household with fresh produce. Today it operates as a horticultural training site where students learn about plants and growing techniques in a working garden setting.

Location: Brighton and Hove

Location: Ditchling

Location: Falmer

Location: Westmeston

GPS coordinates: 50.86780,-0.10306

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44