Stanton Park
Barbecues suspended at country parks
We have suspended all barbecues at our country parks due to the hot, dry weather and recent fires at Coate Water.
If you have an upcoming booking for the fire pit, we will be contacting you and refunding any payment already made.
About the park
We own and manage Stanton Country Park. Our Ranger Team looks after the park with support from volunteer rangers and other interested groups.
The park contains the site of a Roman villa, which is a scheduled ancient monument. There are no visible remains.
A 36-hectare area of the park has nature reserve status. It includes the lake, woodland and grassland.
Habitats and wildlife
The park provides a wide range of habitats including:
- 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 support wildlife, including:
- birds of prey
- wildfowl
- amphibians
- invertebrates
- large mammals including roe deer and badgers
- owls
- bats
- moths
Facilities and access
You can enter the park on foot at any time. Vehicle access is available from 7.30am to 9.00pm.
Visitor facilities include:
- visitor information boards
- Every Cloud Café
- a circular surfaced route suitable for wheelchair users
- toilets, including facilities for disabled people
- a baby-changing unit
- cycle racks
- free parking
Dogs are welcome.
Hire the fire pit
Email swindonrangers@swindon.gov.uk to ask about hiring the fire pit.
How to find Stanton Country Park
Stanton Country Park
The Avenue
Stanton Fitzwarren
Swindon
SN6 7SF