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Standen House and Garden
SussexArts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden
West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE
Important notice
Standen House and Gardens are closed on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th January while we carry out essential maintenance to the drive. We hope to be open on Wednesday, 14 January. Thank you for your understanding.
Opening times for 13 January 2026
Asset Opening time House Closed Café Closed Garden Closed Shop Closed Secondhand bookshop Closed House & shop closed every Mon and Tues 5 Jan - 10 Feb inclusive. House open by tour Weds, Thurs & Fri 14 Jan - 13 Feb inclusive. Tour times are: 11am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 12.45pm, 1.15pm & 2.30pm. House open at the weekends from Sat 10 Jan until Sat 28 Feb 11am - 3.30pm. From 1 Mar the house will reopen daily, 11am - 4pm. Last entry to the house is 30 minutes before we close. Last orders in the cafe minutes before closing.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £18.70 £17.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £9.80 £8.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £46.80 £42.50 1 adult, up to 3 children £28.10 £25.50 Group (Adult 18+) £16.15 Group (Child 5-17) £8.08 Prices from 1 March 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £19.80 £18.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £9.90 £9.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £49.50 £45.00 1 adult and up to 3 children £29.70 £27.00 Group (Adult 18+) £17.10 Group (Child 5-17) £8.55 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop open 10am - 5pm.
- Café
Lunches, snacks and freshly made cakes using produce from our Kitchen Garden when in season.
- Car park
Open 10am - 5pm.
- Dogs allowed
Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome.
- Guided tour
- Plant shop
- Shop
Arts & Crafts and Morris & Co. inspired gifts, textiles and ceramics.
- Toilet
Mobility parking near entrance. Partly accessible grounds with slopes and steps. Adapted toilets.
- Accessible toilet
- Narrow corridors
- Ramped access/slopes
- Steps/uneven terrain
- By road
- 2 miles south of East Grinstead, signposted from town centre and B2110 (Turners Hill Road)Parking: free, 200 yards from reception, cafe, house and shop
- By train
- East Grinstead mainline station 2 miles away. Taxi rank at station.
- By bus
- from East Grinstead station to Crawley (passing Three Bridges station), Metrobus service 84 alight at the end of drive, ½ mile walk to entrance along drive. No service on Sundays.
- Cycling
- NCN21, 1¼ miles
Planning your visit
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Family-friendly things to do at Standen
Find family-friendly things to do at Standen, from activity based trails in the school holidays and walking woodland paths to building a den and running off steam in Adventure Corner. Download a copy of our family map to plan ahead with your family visit.
Events at Standen
Stay up to date with all our events here at Standen and plan your visit before you arrive. From children's trails in the school holidays and music on a Sunday afternoon, to Arts and Crafts exhibitions and demonstrations, find out more about our year round seasonal events.
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Visiting Standen House and Garden with your dog
Bring your dog for a walk at Standen and explore acres of woodland paths. Dogs are also welcome in the formal garden so you can explore more with your four-legged friend. Standen House and Garden is a two pawprint rated place.
Family map for Standen
Sometimes it's the little things that make the best family memories, like having a swing, playing in the grass or spotting bugs on a family walk. Our new family maps are free to pick up and show how to best enjoy your family visit.
A Map of Standen
Plan your visit to this Arts and Crafts house and garden.
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Group visits and tours at Standen
Standen is a great place to visit with a group. For a day to remember, book a Standen history tour with one of our friendly guides, then stop off for lunch or refreshments in the barn cafe. Visit the Arts and Crafts house, walk around the hillside garden or explore further afield in the woodland. Browse the range of William Morris products in the shop and find a gift for a special someone, or even just treat yourself. Group discounts are available. To chat through your group visit please email standengroups@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01342 323029.
Highlights
House
One of the finest examples of Arts and Crafts workmanship, with Morris & Co. interiors.
Gardens
Hillside garden for all seasons, with an award-winning plant collection and views across the Sussex countryside. Features an orchard, kitchen garden and rosery.
Countryside
Footpaths from the estate lead to High Weald woodland and Ashdown Forest.
Play area
Our natural play area has reopened and features a willow maze, wooden swing and balance beam for children to enjoy.
Barn Café
Converted 18th-century barn, serving seasonal lunches and homemade cakes, some made with produce from the kitchen garden.
Retail
Arts and Crafts and Morris & Co. inspired gifts, textiles and ceramics with a range of seasonal plants and pots to fill your garden.
Second-hand bookshop
Second-hand bookshop with a variety of books on offer, from fiction to fantasy.
Things to see and do
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Family-friendly things to do at Standen
Find family-friendly things to do at Standen, from activity based trails in the school holidays and walking woodland paths to building a den and running off steam in Adventure Corner. Download a copy of our family map to plan ahead with your family visit.
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The house at Standen
Explore the family home of the Beales, designed by Philip Webb and furnished throughout by Morris & Co fabrics and wallpapers. An Arts and Crafts inspired comfortable country retreat.
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The garden at Standen
Stroll around the Arts and Crafts inspired hillside garden at Standen, explore themed outdoor rooms and find a rare collection of plants including ones grown by Margaret Beale.
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Explore the estate at Standen
Enjoy self-guided walks through 100 acres of West Sussex countryside on the Standen estate, including ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows and links to the Bluebell Steam Railway.
Trail
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.
Eating and shopping
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Eating at Standen House and Garden
Treat yourself to a seasonal meal or snack from the Barn Café at Standen House and Garden.
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The Shop at Standen
Take a piece of Standen home with you when you visit our shop in the old Scullery.
Spotlight events
Wild Elegance: Wildlife sculptures by Diana Pattenden
Sat 28 Feb - Sun 29 Mar, daily but closed on Mondays. 11am - 3.30pm. An exhibition of limited edition sculptured bronze birds and animals by Diana Pattenden. Known for her highly observed and detailed bronze animals, Diana's sculptures distil the essence of a range of emotions.
Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
Join Ben and his friends on this family friendly trail around the garden at Standen. Ben loves flowers and butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. This trail follows the story of the same name by Kate Petty and Axel Scheffler. In collaboration with Nosy Crow. The book is available in our shop.
Behind the Scenes tour of the house
Weds 14 Jan - Fri 13 Feb: half hourly between 11am and 2.30pm. Take a tour behind the scenes in the house while it's closed for winter conservation. Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer house guides as they show you around in small groups and share their knowledge of the house, its fabulous William Morris interiors, and stories of the Beale family who made Standen their home in the country. Booking not needed. Tickets available on arrival from reception. Free tours, admission applies.
Easter Egg Hunt at Standen
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Standen on an Easter trail.Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Sat 14 Mar & Sun 12 Apr 2026, between 10am - 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful garden at Standen. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. *Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies. At Standen Easter adventures include a family trail with activities such as hook a duck, skittles and opportunities to take plenty of selfies with Easter decorations. In the house spot the hidden Easter eggs. Normal Admission Charges Apply
Top trails
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Standen to Selsfield Common walk
An 8.5-mile walk for more experienced walkers, from Standen to Selsfield Common and back, that takes in woodland, heathland and open-country paths.
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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.
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Standen Hollybush Wood walk
A short walk around Standen's Hollybush Wood, a haven for ancient woodland indicator plants.
Places to stay
Experience how it felt to live in an Arts and Crafts house and stay The Morris Apartment, a one-bedroom apartment in trademark Arts and Crafts style on the second floor of Standen House. After all the visitors have left, explore the gardens at Standen at your leisure.
The Morris Apartment
A one-bedroom apartment in trademark Arts and Crafts style, on the second floor of Standen House.
Upcoming events
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Behind the Scenes Tours of Standen House
Weds 14 Jan - Fri 13 Feb: between 11am & 2.30pm. Take a tour behind the scenes while it's closed for winter conservation. Free tours, normal admission applies. Tickets available on arrival from reception on a first come, first served basis.
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A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity
This new exhibition tells the story of how Standen became one of the first country houses to install electricity. See the exhibition in the Servants Hall, when the house is open, between Weds 14 Jan & Sun 21 Jun. 11am – 3pm. (4pm in summer).
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Find your perfect volunteer role at Standen
New year and time for a new challenge? This drop in session with our welcoming and friendly team will give you all the details you need to join us as a valued volunteer.
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Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
Sat 7 Feb - Sun 8 Mar: 10am - 3.30pm. Join Ben & friends on a family trail round the garden. Normal admission applies. Free trail.
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Family Workshop: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
Tues 17, Weds 18, Fri 20 & Sun 22 Feb: 11am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm. Have fun making your very own paper flowerpot and join Ben and his friends on this family-friendly trail.
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Wild Elegance: Wildlife sculptures by Diana Pattenden
An exhibition of limited edition bronze birds and animals by Diana Pattenden.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Standen
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Standen on an Easter trail.
About Standen House and Garden
James and Margaret Beale chose an idyllic location with views across the Sussex countryside for their rural retreat. Designed by Philip Webb, the house is one of the finest examples of Arts and Crafts workmanship, with Morris & Co. interiors creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The house is dressed for a weekend stay in 1925, so you can imagine you are a guest of the family.
A major restoration of the 5-hectare (12-acre) hillside garden showcases year-round seasonal highlights and an award-winning plant collection. On the wider estate, footpaths lead out into the woodlands, Ashdown Forest and wider High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Note: Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in the formal gardens.
History
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The history of Standen House and Garden
Find out more about this modern home with historic influences and charming Arts and Crafts workmanship, designed and built for the Beale family at Standen in West Sussex.
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Who was Helen Beale?
Helen Beale was the youngest daughter of James and Margaret Beale. She was independent and self assured, and was involved in nursing, the WRNS and the First World War.
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A history of the Beale family
Discover the Beale family, who commissioned Standen to be designed and built by architect Philip Webb .
Art and collections
Standen was designed in 1891 by Philip Webb for Margaret and James Beale and their family, who lived there until 1972 when the house was given to the National Trust. For the first decade of our ownership, the collection was expanded by Helen and Arthur Grogan who lived in the house and opened it to the public. The collection reflects the creativity and taste of all these people, and features items designed by leading late 19th century artists and craftspeople.
Morris & Co wallpaper
There are several original Morris & Co wallpapers in the house. Philip Webb worked closely with William Morris and recommended the firm’s papers as suitable decoration. ‘Trellis’ was among the first wallpaper patterns to be produced by Morris & Co and was used in the downstairs corridors at Standen. The design reflects the trellis installed by Webb on the south terrace, uniting house and garden.
Portrait of Margaret Beale by William Nicholson
The decoration of Standen and the planting of the garden reflect the taste, creativity and energy of Margaret Beale. She embroidered some of the textiles herself, and is shown in this portrait busy with her crochet. By contrast, in the companion portrait painted to mark his retirement, her husband James is depicted with his hands folded in inactivity.
Larkspur Room Bedroom suite
The chest of drawers, dressing table, mirror, bedside table and clothes press in the Larkspur Room were designed by Ernest Gimson, one of the most influential designers of English Arts and Crafts furniture. The matching pieces are made from figured mahogany and have fine detailing, including chequered beading and silvered metal handles.
Standen's objects and collections
Explore all the objects and works of art we care for at Standen on the National Trust Collections website.
Our work
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Restoration of a Victorian Quarry Garden at Standen
Created in Victorian times, the Quarry Garden at Standen is in need of urgent restoration. Shoring up and rebuilding are planned in the coming years before it can be replanted and reopened. Once a main feature of the garden with a small pond used by the Beale children to sail their toy boats, it's historic drainage system has failed and it's fallen victim to a changing climate with more frequent bouts of intense rainfall which have led to its partial collapse.
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Standen House & Cottages Boiler Replacements Project
We’re installing a pellet biomass system to provide heating and hot water to the house & three apartments, plus two Air-Source Heat Pump systems to cater for Standen Cottage.
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Our conservation work projects at Standen
Find out about the conservation work that goes into looking after Standen, including major projects, which have restored areas as they would have been when the Beales lived here.
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Support us
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Volunteer at Standen
Volunteers are essential to the work we do at Standen. Varied roles include greeting visitors, working front of house in the café or keeping the garden looking its best. If you'd like to talk to us about volunteering, please call 01342 323029 or email us at standen@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Supporter groups in Sussex
National Trust supporter groups across Sussex help to raise funds for places like Nymans and Sheffield Park, while also getting together for days out, talks and volunteering.
