[Misc] Stanmer park

[timbha]

Fair enough. A lot of money has been spent on improving the park and I have no problem paying the parking fees. As I stated, I’d like to see evidence that these fees are being ploughed back into the on going maintenance of the park.
I also hope the parking controls are applied to ALL vehicles.

 

[Jeremiah]

Went today. Positives - the setting is lovely and recommended. The staff in the cafe were friendly and it's very nicely designed. Negatives - parking is £1.70 ph not £1 as stated above. The food was mixed, mine was a very tasty haddock in a gallon of sauce but pricey at £14.50 and no carbs served with it. My parents both had the open steak sandwich with chips, £12.50, and yes the beef is locally sourced but tough (I tried some) and the sourdough bread a mistake as dad says it was as tough as shoe leather. They don't want to go back, sadly. It was very busy though, lots of dogs etc. Still worth a visit perhaps more for a coffee and cake.

Question. Can you park and pay by cash or card here or is it solely payment by app ?

 

[herecomesaregular]

Question. Can you park and pay by cash or card here or is it solely payment by app ?

I used the app so I am not sure but I also think twe saw a payment machine further into the car park, you'd have to nose around..

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Loads of public parks now have car parks you have to pay for. Preston Park has had that for more than a decade

 

[Brovion]

Question. Can you park and pay by cash or card here or is it solely payment by app ?

Certainly the car park at the entrance (just on the left as you go in) is cash, card or app.

Although it's not part of the park the 'top' car park (which is off Ditchling Road) is app only. As I say I don't think it's considered part of the park (although it was done up at the same time) but it is popular with dog walkers. We use it and walk down to the park proper.

 

[nickbrighton]

The council claim that the parking fees are reinvested in maintaining the park. I’d love to see the evidence.

the aforementioned car parks, pathway, signed walks, childrens play park, cafes cost a lot,

Thats where the money has/is going- a friend lives in the village (lucky so and so) they have regular updates on the finances etc- currently a bit of a debate about the old toilets opposite the tea room in the village street and the roadway

 

[timbha]

the aforementioned car parks, pathway, signed walks, childrens play park, cafes cost a lot,

Thats where the money has/is going- a friend lives in the village (lucky so and so) they have regular updates on the finances etc- currently a bit of a debate about the old toilets opposite the tea room in the village street and the roadway

That’s good to hear. Stanmer Park is a gem, needs protecting and to be accessible to locals as well as visitors.

 

[portslade seagull]

Sadly taking a massive hit due to Ash die back, hopefully the trees being lost will be replaced