Stoke Park - Guildford

Stoke Park is Guildford's largest and best-known park, and is described by local people as "the lungs of Guildford". It is an extremely diverse and well-used green space with over 52 hectares of leisure facilities.

The park and its woodland have remained more or less intact since they were laid out as a full park in the 18th century. In those days there was a manor house complete with walled garden and icehouse. Heritage features that still exist today include the walled garden, plus a Ha Ha and 16th century farm buildings; one of which is now used as a function venue; Burchatts Farm Barn.

The park is multi-functional, with year round sports pitches, woodland areas, and formal gardens with a boating pond, paddling pool; children's play area, tennis courts and putting green. There is indoor and outdoor bowls, a trim trail paid for by a BIG Lottery grant and a very popular skate park.The Park also provides a space for large events such as the Surrey County Show, The Firework Fiesta, Race for Life and GuilFest.

Stoke Park Gardens

The leisure garden has the appearance of a series of connected rooms. It includes an 18th century walled garden which now encloses tennis courts and formal flower beds; a boating pond; a paddling pool built in the early 1930s; a crazy golf course; a children's play area; a sensory garden and a rose garden. The children's play area is suitable for 4-8 year olds and has 27 pieces of play equipment including a trim trail next to Peacock Wood on Parkway.

Crazy golf

The crazy golf is now open.

Prices: adults £3.60, children under 16 £2.40, group ticket (two adults and 3 children) £9.50.

Paddling pool

The paddling pool is now open for the summer after repairs following vandalism. It is due to close at the end of August.