Autumn at Standen

There is so much to see and do at Standen this autumn. Take a walk through the woods and crunch the autumn leaves, have fun on the children's October half-term trail, and try the produce from the Kitchen Garden on our tasting days.

Red and gold colouring on autumn Acer leaves at Standen
Standen House and Garden   West Sussex

Autumn colour

Take a walk in the crisp autumn air and admire the display of red and gold acers across the garden, with Mrs Beale’s original specimens still growing strong.

Children playing in autumn leaves at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

October half-term holiday fun 

Keep the kids occupied this half term with apple tastings, the autumn children's trail, and strolls through crunchy leaves. Open daily from Sat 26 Oct - Sun 3 Nov 2019.

See what's on during half-term
Family at Standen looking at autumn pumpkins

Autumn harvest 

See the fruits of the Kitchen Garden’s harvest with autumn tasting days. Fri 4, 11, 18 & 25 Oct, 11am-3pm. Also join us for Apple Day on Sat 12 Oct 2019.

Plan your October visit
The Hall outside the Dining Room at Standen House, West Sussex

Morris and Co. Inspired by Nature 

An exciting exhibition at Standen House & Garden explores the inspiration behind the works of William Morris, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. From Saturday 1 June until Sunday 10 November 2019.

Morris & Co. Inspired by Nature exhibition at Standen
Acers in Autumn at Standen
Standen House and Garden   West Sussex

Autumn colour photogaphy workshop

Calling all budding photographers! This outdoor photography workshop, led by Roger Bloxham, is a perfect opportunity to learn how to capture the beautiful autumn colour in Standen's garden. Thu 10 & Tue 15 Oct, 8am-3pm. £55 per person. 8am-3pm. Booking essential on 01342 323029.

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees
Standen House and Garden   West Sussex

Autumn walks at Standen

Discover the woodlands and estate or explore further afield on one of our self-guided walking trails at Standen. Look out for wildlife along the way.

Get walking
People gazing at the view across the Sussex countryside from the top of the water tower at Standen
Standen House and Garden   West Sussex

Tower tours

Take a weekday tour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Standen in autumn. Admire the view across the Sussex countryside and marvel at the different perspective of the house architecture. Please note tours only occur once the bats are no longer roosting in the tower and are subject to availability. To find out if tours are running phone the office on 01342 323029 or enquire at Visitor Reception upon arrival.

Bothy by Will Shannon in winter

Bothy at Standen 

Designer Will Shannon used Arts & Crafts principles of using local materials and traditional handcrafted skills to make 'Bothy'. Stop for a while as you walk round the garden to discover this small folly like space.

Discover Bothy