Stoke Park
Stoke Park was founded in 1908 as the first Country Club in Britain. It was the vision of the Club's founder, renowned Sporting Journalist and founder of The Corinthian Sporting Club, Nick 'Pa' Lane Jackson, that he would create a unique place where the finest sporting facilities of the time could be enjoyed in breathtaking surroundings - a vision that is still alive today.

The Estate
The estate dates back to the Doomsday Book, when King William I presented it to William de Stoke (who subsequently gave it his name). Queen Elizabeth I owned the estate between 1581 and 1603, and King Charles I was held prisoner here in 1647. The lakes were designed in 1750 by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, whilst much of the Club's present parkland was created during the 1790s by the eighteenth century's other great landscape designer, Humphry Repton.

The Mansion
Originally the private home of the Penn family (founders of Pennsylvania), this Grade I Palladian Mansion was designed by the architect to King George III, James Wyatt, and completed in 1795. Within the 50,000 square foot building are the Mansion's 21 bedrooms, all individually designed and furnished with fine art, priceless antiques, sumptuously comfortable beds, en-suite marble bathrooms and open fires. The two AA rosette fine dining restaurant, Humphry's, the President's Bar, Orangery and eight conference rooms are also located within the Mansion.

The Pavilion
The Pavilion comprises of 28 bedrooms, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, dance studio, spinning studio, three indoor carpet tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, the spa, steam rooms, changing rooms, hair salon, San Marco's Restaurant and games room. The sun bathing terrace in front of the pool is Health and Health & Racquet Members only.

Golf Course
The Club's 27 hole 1908 Championship Gold Course known as Stoke Poges was the first course designed by the greatest course architect of his generation, Harry Shapland Colt. The course's signature hole, the par 3 seventh, was the inspiration for one of the most famous holes in the world, Augusta National's sixteenth at the centre of the notorious Amen Corner.

Spa & Hair Salon
Stoke Park Spa by SPC is the Club's Award-Winning Spa, featuring a dedicated Spa Atrium, a stunning tropical aquarium, deep relaxation room and 13 spa treatment room, including a hydrotherapy room. The Spa offers luxurious SPC Skincare treatments. The Hair Salon is a state-of-the-art luxury salon offering complete range of hair products and services.

Crèche
Fun filled games, consoles and an outdoor play area at the newly opened Crèche provides entertainment for your little ones while you enjoy a round of golf or visit the spa for some pampering. The Crèche is available to all Members' children from ages 0-8 years old.

All sessions are charged at:

£ 7.50 for 1 hr

£ 11.25 for 1,5 hrs

£ 75 for 10 hrs + one session free

£ 150 for 20 hrs + two sessions free

10% sibling discount for second and subsequent child/ren.

Lunch is charged £3.

Booking must be made directly with the fully qualified Crèche Team.

Communication

Membership Communications
To ensure that everyone is kept up-to-date with developments and activities at the Club, we communicate to the members in the following ways:

Twitter and Facebook
You can follow Stoke Park on Twitter (www.twitter.com/StokePark) to keep up to date with all the latest special offers, along with day to day updates regarding social events and any other breaking news from Stoke Park. Twitter also provides an opportunity for you to voice your comments to us concerning any topic, simply send us a direct message or tweet @StokePark and we will be able to get back to you shortly. A link to our page can be round at the bottom of each page of the Stoke Park website.

Stoke Park also has a business listing on Facebook. Visit our page to view details on up and coming social events as well as the latest breaking news and photos from Stoke Park. 'Like' our page to receive these updates on your 'Wall'.

Please feel free to visit our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/stokepark), or our Flickr page (www.flickr.com/photos/stokepark), for the latest videos and photos of Stoke Park. A link to these can also be found at the bottom of each page of our website.

General Information

Golf Academy and Lessons
The Academy's vision is to combine your golfing potential with our passion to improve your game. Coaching is tailored to the individual and delivered with proven lines of communication that raise awareness and skill levels. We aim to provide structured progressive lessons that enhance long term development and ultimately your enjoyment of the game.

Our Team of Golf Professionals are available daily and lessons can be booked by contacting the Club Shop directly on 01753 717184 or emailing srank@stokepark.com. For further information on pricing and packages, please access the website www.stokepark.com.

Tennis Lessons
The Club's Tennis Coaches are available for coaching seven days a week for Health & Racquet Members only. Individual and group sessions are available, and can be booked through the Reservations Team on 01753 717173.

Conference and Banqueting
Stoke Park has eight elegant meeting and dining rooms of various capacities, perfect for private dining, corporate meetings, training days, dinner dances, Christmas parties, barbecues (on the terrace), product launches and intimate celebrations. As a Member, you receive a 5% discount on the standard rates. Please contact the Sales Office on 01753 717171 for further information.

* All prices above are excluding VAT.
** Room rates are valid until 31st December 2012.

Corporate Days
The Club would be delighted to offer Members special rates should you wish to utilise the facilities to host a mid-week corporate day (either privately or on behalf of their company). Bespoke golf, tennis, and spa packages for eight or more people can be arranged, and a team of Event Coordinators are available to help ensure that your day is a huge success. For further information, please contact the Events Team on 01753 717171 or email info@stokepark.com.

Dress Code
The Club's Dress Code varies depending upon the activities undertaken. Please consult the Club Rules for full details.

Hair Salon
The salon is located within the Pavilion and offers contemporary cuts and colour in the most stylish surroundings. Our creative team of stylists specialise in all types of hair at the highest level and are always ready to offer individual and professional advice. For further information, please contact the Salon on 01753 717173 or email spa@stokepark.com.

Heritage Walk
A Heritage Walk was created to mark the millennium and links the major points of historic interest around the 1,000 year old Stoke Park estate. Maps of the walk are available at Reception and on our website.

* Please avoid walking on unmarked areas of the Golf Course and the Bridges due to Health and Safety.

Levy
Your levy card may be used to purchase goods and services, such as accommodation, club shop merchandise, social event tickets, and guest green fees. The account cannot be used to pay for external social events and gift vouchers. The 10% discount on food and beverage purchases will not apply without the use of a membership card. The 10% discount does not apply to member social events or special events promote by the Club, i.e. Mothering Sunday.

Any money left in your account at the end of a membership year will automatically be carried forward to the subsequent year. Top-ups may be made in multiples of a minimum of £100 when paying by cash or cheque and £200 when paying by credit or debit card. For full details on the operating of your levy account, please consult the Club Rules or contact the Membership Office.

Membership Card
You are required to always bring your membership card on each visit to the Club. You must ensure that it is swiped at Pavilion Reception when using any of the facilities. Please advise us as soon as possible if your card is misplaced. Replacement cards cost £15 each and are available from the Membership Office. Please note that entry maybe refused to anyone not carrying a valid membership card.

Parking and Security
All Members are issued with a car sticker for display in the windscreen of their vehicle at all times. Parking at the Club is without charge to Members and their guests. Parking is restricted in front of the Mansion and Pavilion.

Reciprocity
Reciprocal arrangements with other leading clubs around the world give the opportunity for Members to enjoy discounts, special offers, and preferential rates when travelling. The current list of reciprocal clubs are available in the members' section of the website. For further details and a letter of introduction, please contact the Reciprocity Administrator on 01753 7171176. Please note we cannot always guarantee entry into these clubs.

Restaurants and Bars
In addition, Members receive a 10% discount on food and beverages in Humphry's, the Orangery and San Marco when paying with their levy card (excluding events on the Club's Social Calendar, e.g. Summer Ball, Gourmet Nights and Mothering Sunday).

During the Summer, the Club's al fresco furniture is in place outside the Orangery and San Marco. There is also a secluded sunbathing terrace, situated adjacent to the pool. Drinks and food can be served from San Marco and The Orangery, so we respectively request that Members do not bring their own picnics onto the estate.

Shop and Boutique
The Club Shop in the Mansion and the Boutique in the Pavilion are continually increasing and updating their range of stock.

Goods and services available through the Club Shop include an extensive range of golfing and casual wear for men and women, and top quality golf equipment from a selection of the World's leading manufacturers. The Club Shop stocks a comprehensive range of Club logo merchandise including the Club Tie and Blazer Buttons, which are available to Members only.

The golf workshop offers a club repair and customisation service: any model of club can be adjusted to fit your own specific needs.

The Boutique also stocks gifts suitable for friends and family from a range of leading product houses.

Social Events
The Club has one of the business social calendars in the country, with over 40 diverse internal and external events taking place each year. Internal events range from themed Gourmet Evenings for 50 Members and guests, to The Summer Ball for 400, and Bonfire Night for 1,000. All of our events are booked on a first come first served basis, and it is advisable to book early (especially for larger events such as The Summer Ball or Bonfire Night). Social events are advertised around the Club, and in the Members' Enewsletter. For further information on any of the events that take place at the Club, please contact the Social Events Coordinators on 01753 717163 or email info@stokepark.com.

Spa, Atrium and Deep Relaxation Room
These areas are for those Members and guests who are having a spa treatment only. They are robe only areas, and these robes are provided to those using the Spa. Members and guests under the age of 16 are not permitted within these Spa only areas at any time.

Spa by SPC Skincare
We pride ourselves on offering luxury treatments which transcend you from your everyday hectic lifestyles into tranquil escapism,

SPC Skincare is dedicated to researching and developing new ingredients and techniques which ensure our guests are provided with the finest treatments and products. The Spa specialises in events and group reservations. Please note that any treatments booked are covered by the Club's cancellation policy. Members receive a 20% reduction Monday to Friday and a 10% reduction Saturday to Sunday on prices when paying on their levy. For further information, please call 01753 717173 or email spa@stokepark.com.

Speed Restrictions
In the interest of safety, the speed limit for the entire estate is 20mph.

Weddings
With three licensed rooms and a dedicated team of Coordinators, Stoke Park provides a perfect setting for a Civil Marriage Ceremony and Wedding Receptions. Members can enjoy a 5% discount on the published rates. Full details are available from the Event Sales Office on 01753 717171 or email info@stokepark.com.

Dogs
No animals should be allowed in the Mansion or the Pavilion. Dogs are allowed on the Golf Course under control with prior permission from the Golf Office or in the Car Park areas only. Dogs are not permitted in the Gardens, Orangery Terrace and Lawns, Fountain Terrace, Pavilion areas and all areas where food and beverage is served. Dog handlers are reminded to clear any fouling on the course.

Ball Games
Ball games are only allowed on the West Garden lawn next to the playground. Tennis courts are strictly for tennis activity only.

Steam Room
Italian marble steam rooms are located in each of the Pavilion's changing rooms. You should take a cool shower after your session to reduce your body temperature gradually and relax completely. If you have not used a steam room before, it is recommended that you limit your first sessions to five minutes maximum, followed by a lukewarm shower. Please consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant, on any form of medication, or suffer from high blood pressure. In the interest of hygiene, we respectfully request that Members use towels in the steam rooms and refrain from the use of essential oils and exfoliants, and the consumption of food and beverage. Please note children under 16 are not permitted to use the steam rooms.

Studio
The studio timetable features around 40 regular weekly classes with sessions ranging from Step, Studio Cycling to Yoga and Pilates, together with individual master classes, demonstrations, and specific-discipline courses.

The studio timetable is updated on a monthly basis, and is available from the Pavilion and Gum Reception during the last week of the preceding month. The current timetable can also be downloaded from the website, www.stokepark.com.

Please note that anyone wishing to take part in a studio session at the club must book, up to 24 hours in andvance, with the Pavilion Reception and should always leave a contact number when they do so. This enables us to increase the efficiency of communication between Members and the Club, and ensure that the service provided is the best it can be.

Due to the class size restrictions of many of the sessions, and the fact that a waiting list is often in operation, it is also imperative that, should you be unable to attend a session, you contact the Club as soon as possible. Some charges will be levied as appropriate.

In the interest of personal safety, you will not be able to join a class if you arrive more than ten minutes after its scheduled start time.

The Club reserved the right to close studios and cancel programmes / classes as required.