There are many reasons to visit Stanmer Park including:
These are among the many reasons Stanmer remains one of Brighton’s most visited parks.
Stanmer Park is the city’s largest park and the gateway to the South Downs National Park.
The park is always open. The Upper Lodges car park closes to the public at 5pm.
Between 14 to 19 October access to the park is severely restricted for major roadworks.
Parking will be available in Upper and Lower Lodges and Chalk Hill car parks.
There will be no vehicle access to Patchway or Church car parks.
The 78 bus will stop outside Lower Lodges only, not entering the park.
Check individual websites for business operations.
Find Stanmer Park on Google Maps.
Download a map of Stanmer Park.
Stanmer Park is part of The Living Coast, a designated urban biosphere.
Watch the Living Coast video below to find out more.
Download The Living Coast visitor leaflet and park map.
Designed in the 18th Century, Stanmer Park is a Grade II registered landscape.
The park includes:
Key features of Stanmer Park including the Walled Garden were restored in the Stanmer Park Restoration Project which took place between 2017 and 2021.
Find out about the Stanmer Park Restoration Project.
Find out about Stanmer Park’s history and heritage.
The park offers cafes and refreshment facilities. There are public toilets, including disabled toilet facilities and a changing places facility in One Garden Brighton. There is a playground located at the Lower Lodges.
More information about facilities and services at Stanmer Park.
Stanmer Park has good public transport links by bus and train.
More information about transport, access and parking at Stanmer Park.