What's on at Standen House and Garden
Bothy
Designer Will Shannon uses 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.
Sat 01 Oct 2016
+ 204 other dates
10:00-17:00
Endearing Freaks? The Martin Brothers Potters
Eccentric, idiosyncratic and unique, the work of the Martin Brothers potters is both loved and cherished or not given house room. Either way the sense of mystery, menacing and intrigue is unmistakable in their works.
Sat 01 Oct 2016
+ 33 other dates
11:00-16:00
Behind Closed Doors tours
Standen was designed by Philip Webb, a great friend of William Morris, for the Beale family. These tours will give you the opportunity to experience some of the areas of the house that you wouldn't normally see.
Sat 01 Oct 2016
+ 3 other dates
16:00-17:00
Exhibition: The Artful Craft of the Embroidered Garden
We welcome back the Embroiders' Guild for their latest selling exhibition, including works displayed at Standen earlier this year.
Tue 04 Oct 2016
+ 12 other dates
11:00-16:00
Philip Webb specialist tours
This is an opportunity to see Standen in a different light. Join a tour to find out about the architecture of the house.
Thu 06 Oct 2016
+ 3 other dates
10:30-11:30
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Apple Day
See the fruits of our orchard with tastings, activities and a spotting trail in the house for children
Sat 08 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Autumn Colour Photography 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.
Tue 18 Oct 2016
+ 1 other date
08:00-15:00
October Half-Term Trail
Join us for a fun trail over half-term inspired by the pottery of the Martin Brothers. There's even a prize at the end! £2 per child with prize.
Sat 22 Oct 2016
+ 8 other dates
10:00-16:00
Make your own Endearing Freaks
Follow in the mysterious and intriguing footsteps of artists such as the Martin Brothers and create your own Endearing Freaks out of clay here at Standen.
Sun 23 Oct 2016
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Spooky bat walks
Join us for a spooky bat-themed walk in the woodland.
Wed 26 Oct 2016
+ 2 other dates
17:00-18:30
Caring for our collections
The Larkspur Rooms will be transformed into a display about our work to care for our collections, including conservators working on site on selected days.
Sat 05 Nov 2016
+ 99 other dates
11:00-15:00
Stir up Sunday
Get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate Stir-up Sunday with us at Standen.
Sun 20 Nov 2016
11:00-15:00
The Winter Tree by Kaffe Fassett
Internationally renowned textile artist Kaffe Fassett dresses the Winter Tree in the courtyard and exhibits key pieces in the rooms at Standen.
Sat 26 Nov 2016
+ 35 other dates
10:00-18:30
Exhibition: Sussex Guild Christmas Crafts Selling exhibition
Our popular Christmas selling exhibition returns with local crafts and art pieces from artists of the Sussex Guild.
Thu 01 Dec 2016
+ 11 other dates
11:00-15:00
Woodland Santa
Make magical family memories this year by visiting Woodland Santa in his grotto as he prepares for another busy Christmas.
Sat 03 Dec 2016
+ 10 other dates
11:00-11:30
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Christmas willow decoration Workshops
This Christmas, willowweaver Julie Gurr is holding two workshops on the Tuesday 6th December where adults can learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations out of willow which will add a loving personal touch to your festive period.
Tue 06 Dec 2016
09:30-12:30
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Boxing Day Stroll
Join us for a winter stroll around the garden at Standen.
Mon 26 Dec 2016
12:00-13:00
New Year's Day Stroll
Join us in a winter stroll around the garden at Standen.
Sun 01 Jan 2017
12:00-13:00
Kaffe Fassett Lecture
As part of our 'Kaffe at Standen' programme, Kaffe Fassett will give a very special talk about his work and inspirations followed by a question and answer session and book signing.
Thu 16 Feb 2017
+ 1 other date
18:30-20:30