Winter at Standen

Start the year at Standen, take in the woodland on a wintery walk around the estate. Discover the exhibition at Standen 'A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity' and join in with activities and trails during February half term. Please note the main rooms in the house will be closed weekdays 6-31 January 2020, please check opening times before visiting either online or by calling 01342 323029.

Standen Winter Walking

Winter Walks 

This winter there are plenty of walks through 100 acres of the original Standen estate, including ancient woods and frosty fields. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Please note normal admission applies to enter the property and car park.

Get walking
A woman giving a child a piggyback during a winter walk

February half-term holiday fun 

Keep the kids occupied this half term with the Bright Sparks trail, and winter strolls through crispy fields. Then warm up with a hot drink in Barn Café. Open daily for half term activities from Saturday 15 February to Sunday 23 February 2020.

Plan your visit to Standen
Punch cartoon of a boy holding an electric light leading the crowd through the fog
Standen House and Garden   West Sussex

A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity

Discover the impact that this revolutionary invention had on the lives of the Beales at Standen in this brand new exhibition for 2020. Open until Tuesday 31 March 2020.

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
Visitors sitting outside the cafe at Standen House, West Sussex

Enjoy seasonal dishes at Standen 

An 18th-century barn is home to the Barn Café which serves a range of seasonal dishes, and hot and cold drinks. Come and enjoy homemade cakes and hot meals, some made with produce from our Kitchen Garden.

Cushions in the shop at Standen

Arts and Crafts gifts 

Complete your day at Standen with a visit to the shop. You'll find a range of Arts & Crafts and Morris & Co. inspired gifts, textiles and ceramics, souvenirs and locally produced gifts so you can take a piece of Standen home with you.