About
Close to Henley on Thames , Marlow and a stone’s throw from London, is the ancient home of the Stonor family, dating back to the twelfth century, this has been their family home for over 850 years. Nestled in a Chiltern Valley the house dominates a magnificent view of the beautiful deer park and woodland.
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At the current time the house is not open, but the gardens and parkland are a delight to visit. Set within the heart of the Chiltern Hills, there are three gardens to discover – from the ponds and fountains of the 17th Century Italianate Pleasure Garden to the old Kitchen Garden designed and nurtured by Lady Camoys and the eclectically treed Arboretum.
Explore the parkland fringed by a host of centuries-old beech and ash trees and is home to an ancient herd of fallow deer who have supplied venison to countless Kings and Queens throughout history. Living alongside the deer are badgers, hares, rabbits, pheasant, soaring red kites, ravens and buzzards.
Beyond the warm red brick Jacobean façade, a stroll through the house is a vivid walk through history. Discover art and treasure collected from across the globe, view historic maps, documents and artefacts that reveal generations of service to the country.
Highlights include the grand Gothic revival hall, atmospheric 17th century library and dramatic long gallery opening onto the beautiful Italianate gardens, with borders full of seasonal flowers and stunning lily ponds.
Whilst at Stonor, visit the cafe located in the 13th Century Hall, open from 12pm and the Gift Shop offering local produce and craftware such as Stonor honey made by their own bees. For children there’s also Wonder Woods an adventure play area for children up to the age of 15.
Opening times
Open from 27 March to 25 September. All Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays during the season, Wednesday June, July, August and September, Thursday June, July and August and each Saturday during August.
Pantry, Gardens, Park & Chapel 12.00 - 17.30
House 13.30 - 16.30
Gift Shop 13.30 - 17.30
The Chapel is open to the public for Mass at 10.30am every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation
As the house is a collection of medieval buildings behind a Georgian facade, it is not suitable for wheelchairs as even the ground floor is not on one level. However, everyone's disability is individual and there are chairs at intervals for visitors to rest. To see the first floor there are flights of stairs - one up and another down.
Dogs are allowed in the designated areas of the park but must be on leads
Events at Stonor Park 2017
The Great Antique & Vintage Car Boot Fair at Stonor Park (28 May and 17 Sep)
VW Expo Stonor Park 2017 (4 June)
Giffords Circus at Stonor Park (13 - 17 Jul)
Luna Outdoor Cinema at Stonor Park (21 - 22 Jul)
Henley Handmade Fair at Stonor Park (25 - 28 Aug)
Proms in the Park at Stonor Park (26 Aug)
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Tourism South East Member 2019 2019
We're Good to Go 2020
