Stoke Park
Visiting Stoke Park
Stoke park is Guildford's largest and most popular award winning park. There are 52 hectares of unspoiled rolling grassland and open views across Guildford.
Why not explore our recently restored Japanese garden or cool off on a hot day in the paddling pool?
You can play minigolf, have fun in the playground, enjoy snacks at the park kiosk, relax in our rose garden or enjoy walking your dog in the 52 hectares (dogs must be kept on lead in our gardens). There is something for everyone at Stoke Park.
Opening hours
Stoke Park Gardens is open daily from 8am. The gardens close at dusk/8pm or whichever is sooner.
Parking
Blue badge holders are exempt from parking conditions at Nightingale road and Lido road car parks.
For more information on parking please see our car parks page.
| Car Park | Information and Charges |
|---|---|
Guildford College student car park, Stoke Road. Located off the Recreation road round-about. |
College car park enquiries should be directed to Guildford College |
| Nightingale Road car park, (GU1 1ER) Lido Road car park, (GU1 1HB) |
A ticket still needs to be displayed for a stay of 4 hours or less |
| Burchatt's Farm car park, London Road (GU1 1TU) | Free parking at all times |
Location
Nightingale Road
Guildford
GU1 1ER
A Green Flag park
Stoke park is Green Flag award winner. The awards scheme is the national benchmark standard. It recognises well managed parks and green spaces. To win, parks must meet high standards and have excellent facilities. For further information, and to find other Green Flag parks and open spaces, visit the Green Flag Award website. (opens new window)
All Green Flag sites must have a management plan. You can request a copy by emailing: parks@guildford.gov.uk
Things to see and do at Stoke Park
Playground
The children's playground is home to the iconic helter skelter and legendary stoke park crocodile. You'll also find adult and junior swings, multi play units and a see saw.
Paddling pool (closed)
The paddling pool is now closed for the season.
Skate Park
- free to skate
- located behind Guildford College in Stoke Park, Lido Road, GU1 1HB
Mini golf
Mini golf is now closed for the winter season. Please check back here for opening dates and times for the Easter holidays in 2025.
| Ticket type | Cost per person, per game |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.30 |
| Junior/Concession (under 18, over 60 or unemployed) | £3.70 |
| Family (up to 2 adults and 3 under 18s) | £15 |
Contact the Ranger team on 07880 784 947 with any enquiries.
Fitness trail
- a series of wooden exercise equipment
- each item has a sign explaining how it can be used
- free to use on a first come, first served basis
Stoke Park kiosks
There are two kiosks in Stoke Park gardens serving a range of refreshing food, drinks and ice cream.
- the main kiosk is located next to the boating lake with outdoor seating
- smaller ice cream kiosk next to the paddling pool
The kiosks are independently run. For more information visit the Stoke Park kiosk facebook page (opens new window).
Model boating pond
- free to sail model boats
- located in Stoke Park gardens
Visitor Point
Open 10am - 4.30pm (weekends, bank holidays and school holidays). From April to October only.
The visitor point is located at Stoke Park gardens, here you can:
- find out information
- buy mini golf tickets
- buy swim nappies
We only accept card payments.
Facilities
- public toilets in Stoke Park gardens
- disabled toilet in Stoke Park gardens
- pavilion with changing rooms and toilets (available to sports hirers only)
Sports facilities
All sports facilities at Stoke Park are available to hire.
These details may change subject to demand.
Tennis and netball courts
- located in Stoke Park gardens
- four tennis courts (two are with training wall)
- tennis / netball court
Book a tennis or netball court
Football
- four full size (11-a side) grass football pitches
- two (9-a-side) grass football pitches
- junior (7-a-side) grass football pitch
Rugby
- three full size rugby pitches
Cricket
- two cricket pitches
- please note that we provide changing rooms, but there are no catering facilities at Stoke Park
Lacrosse
- three lacrosse pitches
Rounders
- six rounders pitches
Athletics track
- 400m athletics track
Events
Stoke park has hosted a wide variety of events. From large scale national events to small community fetes. Recent events have included music concerts, food festivals, outdoor cinemas and sponsored walks. Stoke park hosts regular fitness classes and the Guildford park run.
Book Stoke Park for an event or fitness class
If you want to know what events are taking place, see what's on in Guildford. (opens new window)
Friends of Stoke Park
What is a friends group?
The friends group is a collection of people who:
- value their local parks and open spaces
- want to enhance their local parks to meet the needs of the local community
- provide link between the council and residents
- share their views and ideas about the future of the park
What can friends groups do?
- discuss views and concerns about the park
- raise issues about maintenance or improvements
- produce leaflets, newsletters or a history of the park
- set up a website or social media page about your park and the friends' activities
- organise events such as bulb and tree planting, clear-up days or picnics
apply for grants for some of the things above
If you would like to join the Friends of Stoke Park or Friends of Castle Grounds and Allen House Grounds email list, email parks@guildford.gov.uk.