Stanton Park
Stanton Park is owned by Swindon Borough Council. The park contains a Scheduled Ancient Monument- the site of a Roman Villa (although there are no visible remains).
It is the holder of a Green Flag award, which describes it as an 'inspiring and largely unspoiled example of a country park'. Nature Reserve status was also acquired for 36 hectares of the park that includes the lake, woodland and grassland.
The council's Ranger Team manages the park with the help of the Volunteer Rangers and other interested groups.
The park provides an exceptionally wide range of habitats that include:
- remnants of ancient woodland
- hedgerows
- wildflower meadows
- wetlands
- a lake, streams and a series of recently restored ponds
- over 900 species of fungi
- a mixture of mature, specimen hardwood trees
These habitats are home to a large variety of wildlife, including:
- birds of prey
- wildfowl
- amphibians
- invertebrates
- large mammals including roe deer and badgers
- owls
- bats
- moths
Facilities
- Visitor information and interpretation room
- Demonstration farmhouse kitchen garden
- Circular surfaced route suitable for wheelchairs
- Toilet block including disabled facilities
- Baby changing unit
- Cycle racks
- Free car parking
- Dogs are welcome
How to find us
Stanton Country Park
The Avenue
Stanton Fitzwarren
Swindon
SN6 7SF