Activities at Standen House and Garden

Family fun at Standen

Standen is great for a family day out, with something for everyone. Get involved with children's activities like '50 things to do before you're 11¾' , explore the garden and woodlands, or plan your school holiday adventures.

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)

Short boundary walk from Standen towards 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)

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)

February half term fun at Standen

We look forward to welcoming you to Standen this February half term. Enjoy family fun in nature as you explore the garden and estate at Standen.

Autumn activities at Standen

Keep the kids occupied this autumn at Standen with a fun trail around the garden, wrap up warm for woodland walks and indulge in a rich hot chocolate in the Barn café.

Visiting Standen: What you need to know

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Standen. The house, garden, shop, estate, café and toilets are all open. Here's some helpful information about what to expect and what is on offer when you visit. Things may seem a little different, however all measures have been put in place to keep our staff, volunteers and visitors safe.

Explore the outdoors at Standen House and Garden

Explore the woodlands at Standen and follow our self-guided walking trails. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

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)

A walk around Hollybush Wood

A short walk around Standen's ancient ghyll woodland

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

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)