Stansted House, set in 1750 acres of glorious park and woodland is a stunning venue. A prime example of Caroline revival and glorious in its parkland setting, Stansted offers visitors a highly enjoyable day out.

The house is Grade II* and is home to the Bessborough family treasures - the 18th century Brussels tapestries, the magnificent collection of bird paintings, Liotard portraits, the Duchess of Westminster's Embroidery Collection and unusual display of fans in the Blue Drawing Room. Its Below Stairs Experience continues to fascinate visitors with its glimpse of social history.

Visit too the Bessborough Arboretum.

Other Attractions:

• 'Enjoy the fun of the new miniature railway - Stansted Light Railway is a new 7.25" gauge railway built in the grounds of Stansted Park.
  
  

• Visit the thriving Stansted House Garden Centre now under the new management of The Dorset Plant Centre.
  
  

• The Pavilion Tea Room provides an excellent selection of home-made fayre in the charmimg surroundings of Victorian Glasshouses in ther Walled Garden.
  
  

• NEW this yea: The Stansted Maze in the walled garden beside The Garden Centre
  
  

• The popular Floral Festival returns again this year. 'A Feast of Flowers for Christmas'.