Parks · Our pick in Brighton
Stanmer Park
Gateway to the Downs
About Stanmer Park
Stanmer Park, on the northern edge of the city, is its largest park and the gateway to the South Downs National Park, in the council’s words. It has parkland and woodland, a historic church, village and pond, Stanmer House and the Walled Garden (One Garden Brighton).
Why it's on our list
- Woods and farmland
- The Walled Garden
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Stanmer Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Stanmer Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest railway stations
- FalmerRail0.5 mi11 min walk
Key sights
- Preston Park2.9 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The North Laine3.3 miCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Brighton Dome3.5 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Royal Pavilion3.5 miCycle 23 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The Lanes3.6 miCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Palace Pier3.8 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Brighton i3603.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Hove Lawns4.2 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 22 min
Railway stations
- London Road (Brighton) station2.7 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Preston Park station2.9 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Brighton station3.2 miCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Hove station3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 21 min