Christmas at Standen

Christmas wreaths

Feel like a guest of the Beale family at Standen this Christmas. With a festive trail around the garden and the Winter Tree of Hope there’s plenty for all the family to see. Pre-booking is essential every day from Sat 5 Dec.

As West Sussex has now entered Tier 4 we have had to close the house.  However, there is still plenty to be enjoyed at Standen so we would like to take this opportunity to give our visitors a warm welcome.  Here are some of the things you can still enjoy during your visit. 

The Winter Tree of Hope

Thu 3 Dec – Sun 3 Jan, 10am-4pm

As part of Standen’s Christmas celebrations, see the decorated tree in the courtyard by our community of lockdown crafters, alongside 1930s traditionally decorated Christmas trees throughout the house.

2020 has undoubtedly been a challenging year, with many of us spending several months in lockdown. The Standen team wanted to create a Winter Tree, filled with hand crafted decorations from the community that spread hope, love and joy. Decorations have poured in from across the nation, this is your chance to come and see it in all its beautiful hand-crafted glory.

Normal admission applies. Pre-booking is essential for specific dates, including every day from Sat 5 Dec, weekends and twilight evenings.

Winter Trees of Hope at Standen
Two trees made up of colourful crochet squares with hand-made decorations hanging from them, all lit up by white fairy lights.
Winter Trees of Hope at Standen

New for 2020: A Beale Family Christmas Trail

Thu 3 Dec – Sun 3 Jan, 10am-4pm

Normal admission applies, £3 per child including small present. Please bring with you your own pen or pencil to complete the trail. You can purchase the trail from Visitor Reception on arrival.

This Christmas our younger visitors can delve into the garden and experience how the Beale family enjoyed Christmas. From festive food fights to playing games, see wrapped presents and decorations dotted all over the garden, as you search out the scenes and solve the clues. Please note some areas are muddy, so please bring suitable footwear. The garden also has flights of steps and steep slopes.

A Beale Family Christmas Trail
A Beale Family Christmas Trail
A Beale Family Christmas Trail

A Beale Family Christmas Flyer (PDF / 4.76171875MB) download

Lady eating scone with jam

National Trust Standen Barn Cafe 

Enjoy a range of fresh and seasonal takeaway snacks in the Barn Café.

Blow away the cobwebs with a festive walk

Daily, opening times vary

Pre booking advised and essential from Sat 5 Dec, including weekends. Normal admission applies. 

Work off any festive over-indulgence with a refreshing stroll through the estate.                         

Standen Winter Walking

Winter walking at Standen 

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. To avoid disappointment please pre-book tickets online in advance.