August Bank Holiday Weekend House Opening

Visit Stansted House over the August Bank Holiday and enjoy an Upstairs, Downstairs experience as you explore the family seat of the Earls of Bessborough.

Discover the beautiful State Rooms, once used by the family to entertain guests, before venturing downstairs to explore the fully furnished and extensive Servants Quarters. The Chapel of St Paul will also be open to visitors. 

Children can visit Stansted House for free, with a special trail around the State Rooms and Servants Quarters to enjoy and the opportunity to play traditional games in the Servants Hall. 

Stansted House and the Chapel of St Paul will be open between 11am-3pm, with last entry at 2pm, on Sunday 30 August, Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September 2026. 

Tickets can be purchased in advance or on arrival in the Main Hall of Stansted House.