Stoke Park Estate

Historic park and garden alongside the M32.

Stoke Park Estate is managed via a partnership between Bristol City Council, Natural England and Historic England. Public funding is provided via a Countryside Stewardship Scheme Go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countryside-stewardship-get-funding-to-protect-and-improve-the-land-you-manage (opens new window) agreement awarded by Defra, which helps us to restore and improve the landscape of Stoke Park.

Admission and opening times

There is no charge for admission. Stoke Park Estate is open at all times.

Stoke Park Estate, Duchess Gate, Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1AU

There is no dedicated car park. Find out where to park in Bristol.

To find out about accessibility at Stoke Park Estate, you can look at an access guide on DisabledGo.

dew pond at the base of the northern slope
fishing lake, also known as Duchess pond
Hermitage Tunnel (Grade II listed)
Purdown BT Tower
the yellow Dower House, built in 1563 as a private stately home, but is now converted to private flats
woodland areas and trees
the nearest public toilet is at Snuff Mills Park, five to ten minutes walk away from the Duchess entrance on Park Road
Purdown Percy, a World War 2 anti-aircraft battery (scheduled monument)
pdf all weather accessible path (460 KB)

Stoke Park Estate has a community group which supports the estate. To find out more visit the Stoke Park Community Group website Go to http://stoke-park.co.uk/ (opens new window).

You can follow one of our three walks:

Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Site: an important place for geology and geomorphology
Site of nature conservation interest: protected area of importance for wildlife