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Stansted Estate, West Sussex added to Historic Buildings in South East by macspite on 15/09/2020

The Stansted Estate covers 1800 acres and has public rights of way crossing it. They are shown on the West Sussex rights of way map available on the net.

I parked at the signposted garden centre cafe and walked along the bridleway (also signposted) that runs parallel to the front of the house. It's 2 metres wide and attracts cyclist, horse riders and cyclists. There was time to launch as it;s not a continuous stream of people.

The house and gardens are closed, but projected to re-open at Easter 2021.. The garden centre and case, which I am told is good, are currently open.

There is no drone policy on the website but I imagine that once the grounds are open there will be restrictions. The website has contact information if you want to try your luck.

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Co-ordinates: 50.88759, -0.922009 • what3words: ///claw.ember.glass

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 15/09/2020. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Battery Point Light, North Somerset (By Rustyo200le)

A small but interesting lighthouse situated in Portishead, North Somerset.

Ample free parking on the sea front.

The 9-metre-high (30 ft) lighthouse was built as an unwatched automatic light by the Chance Brothers of Smethwick at Battery Point in 1931. It consists of a black metal pyramid on a concrete base.

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Co-ordinates: 51.49458, -2.773597 • what3words: ///handbook.capillary.offshore

Broughton Lees, Ashford (By grandad1950)

A charming Kent village with a large village green that doubles as a cricket pitch in the summer.
Lots of room to fly

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Co-ordinates: 51.18836, 0.891985 • what3words: ///bluff.tastier.spilling

St Andrews Castle, St Andrews Central (By kvetner)

Some nice coastal scenery, the castle, and you can also fly and view some of the historic buildings of St Andrews University from here.

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Co-ordinates: 56.34202, -2.790208 • what3words: ///samples.storage.endlessly

Hollingbourne Cicket Club, Maidstone (By grandad1950)

On the edge of the interesting village of Hollingbourne in Kent the cricket ground is completely surrounded by agricultural fields.

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Co-ordinates: 51.2682, 0.646229 • what3words: ///mows.dumpy.swift

Bredger village pond, Swale (By grandad1950)

A small village pond in the middle of the delightful kent village of Bredger

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Co-ordinates: 51.3119, 0.696261 • what3words: ///says.patching.boating

Peckforton Castle, Crewe and Nantwich (By D0c.Col)

Peckforton Castle – The Last English Fortress

Rising from the misty hills of Cheshire, England, Peckforton Castle looks like it was built for knights and kings — yet it’s barely 175 years old.

This was built for John Tollemache, the Victorian landowner who dreamed of living like a medieval lord. Discover how this extraordinary red-sandstone fortress became a symbol of power, pride, and imagination — complete with real battlements, a portcullis, and a moat.

🏰 Built between 1844 and 1850, Peckforton cost around £60,000 — equivalent to £8–10 million today. From its creation to its wartime role, its brush with fire, and its rebirth as a luxury hotel, this is the story of England’s last true castle.

It was quiet when I visited, but as a popular wedding venue, I would choose my flight carefully. Surrounded by an SSSi you should be okay staying close to the castle.

I TOAL from the free carpark. The hotel does catering but I didn't try it out. Chester is only 20 mins away and the place is easily accessible.

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Co-ordinates: 53.11768, -2.698348 • what3words: ///undertone.darkest.tripped

Shankend Viaduct, Denholm and Hermitage (By Trainman)

Impressive viaduct that was on the long closed Waverley route from Carlisle to Edinburgh.
Accessed along a narrow track off tue B6399 and great views can be enjoyed .

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Co-ordinates: 55.3455, -2.756324 • what3words: ///universes.starting.miles

Angmering Park Estate, Arun (By paulrd)

Angmering Park Estate is a historic, privately owned estate in West Sussex, near Arundel, known for its woodland, public footpaths, and views. It's a popular area for walking, cycling, and mountain biking, featuring both ancient woods and open fields. The estate has been part of the Duke of Norfolk's Arundel Estate for centuries and offers scenic trails that showcase its history and natural beauty.

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Co-ordinates: 50.85762, -0.467289 • what3words: ///everybody.symphonic.discusses

St Andrew-by-the-Ford, Arun (By paulrd)

St Andrew-by-the-Ford is a tiny church of Saxon origin, at the end of a small gravel path, close to the bank of the River Arun and surrounded by a copse of trees. The church originally served a small community which was abandoned in 1608.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82413, -0.577974 • what3words: ///buzz.exit.kick

Leybourne Lakes, Tonbridge and Malling (By grandad1950)

Visited on a rather dull day but the old gravel pits have been converted into a nature reserve and water sports centre. Big car park and lots of different lakes to explore and fly.

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Co-ordinates: 51.31437, 0.438917 • what3words: ///digs.crossword.gently

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