Activities at Standen House and Garden

October half-term holiday fun at Standen

Keep the kids occupied this half term at Standen with a fun trail inspired by the harvest produce from Mrs Beale's Kitchen garden, autumn strolls through crunchy leaves and harvest craft activities.

Explore the outdoors at Standen House and Garden

Explore the woodlands at Standen and follow our self-guided walking trails. Look out for Exmoor ponies and wildlife along the way.

Fun for families at Standen House and Garden

There's something for everyone at Standen - get involved with the 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 challenge or try out the games in the Little Room or on Goose Green.

Walk from Standen through Rockinghill, Jenkins Shaw and Hollybush Woods

A moderate three-mile walk that takes in the whole Standen estate and wider countryside.

• Moderate
• 1 hour
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Bluebell walk at Standen

Walk across the Standen estate, see the bluebell displays in Rockinghill Woods and explore the surrounding landscape. A moderate walk that takes 1-2 hours.

• Moderate
• 1 hour
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Walk from Standen to Selsfield Common and back

An 8.5 mile walk for more experienced walkers, to and from Selsfield Common, looked after by the staff at Standen.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 8.5 miles (13.65km)

Standen to East Grinstead and Steam Railway

Explore old footpaths through bluebell woodlands, which provide a rural route to the centre of East Grinstead, that now links to the Bluebell Steam Railway.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 5.0 miles (8.0km)

Walk from Standen to Kingscote Bluebell Railway

Walk to and from Kingscote Station and Bluebell Railway, where connecting steam trains can be taken to Sheffield Park or into the historic town of East Grinstead.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Short walk from Standen to Weir Wood Reservoir

Explore historic woodland, flower meadows and ancient sandstone rock outcrops on this circular walk that takes in Weir Wood Reservoir.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)