Stanway House
An outstanding example of a Jacobean Cotswold manor house, seat of the Earls of Wemyss.
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PQ
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
Stanway is an outstandingly beautiful example of a Jacobean manor house.
Owned by Tewkesbury Abbey for 800 years then for 500 years by the Tracy family and their descendants, the Earls of Wemyss who still live there.
The house, its fascinating furniture, the jewel-like Gatehouse, the church and 14th-century Tithe Barn, the 18th-century water-garden, the specimen trees and avenues, the surrounding villages, farms, parkland and woodland all subtly combine to create an enclave of very English and almost magical harmony.
Recently it has seen the gradual restoration of the 18th-century watergarden, probably designed by the greatest of British landscape gardeners, Charles Bridgeman.
The formal Canal, on a terrace above the house, the striking Pyramid and eight ponds have been reinstated, and a single-jet fountain, at 300 feet 10 1/4 inches the highest fountain in Britain and the highest gravity fountain in the world, has been added.
The fountain plays at 2.45pm and 4.00pm for half an hour each play
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Stanway House & Gardens
Summer Opening (June, July and August)
Stanway House & Gardens is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 5pm during June, July and August.
Please note that Stanway House will not be open on Saturday 11th July 2026 due to Stanway Fete day.
The Fountain
The fountain plays twice each afternoon during open days (Tuesdays and Thursdays, June, July and August, 2pm–5pm). Please be aware that the fountain may not operate during periods of drought or adverse weather conditions.
Stanway Watermill
Summer Opening (June, July and August)
The watermill is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 5pm during June, July and August.
Winter Opening (All Other Months)
From September through May, the watermill is open on Thursdays only from 10am to 12pm.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
House and Fountain
Adults: £11.00
Concessions: £8.50
Groups of 10+: £8.50
Children under 14: £5.00
Family Ticket (2 adults & their children): £26.50
Fountain only
Adults: £7.00
Concessions: £5.50
Children: £2.50
Family Ticket (2 adults & their children): £18.00
Group visits, coach parties and personal tours (subject to a minimum charge) can be arranged at any time of year.
Call us on 07850 585539 or email [email protected].
Getting here
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PQ
Located north of Winchcombe, just off B4077.
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