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at Standen House and Garden

The Jolly Holly Christmas Family Trail 

Step into a world of seasonal sparkle with our enchanting gift-themed trail, inspired by the Beale family and their Christmas wishes. As you journey through the trail, enjoy games, joyful surprises and moments of festive fun for the whole family.

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17 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 16 other dates or times

Christmas at Standen 

Sat 22 Nov – Sun 4 Jan: 10am – 4pm with last entry to the house at 3pm. Join us for an atmospheric Christmas with the house dressed in festive splendour. Explore the garden on a family trail or join us for one of our special twilight openings.

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17 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 16 other dates or times

Christmas at Standen: All I Want for Christmas 

Make your festive visit to this imaginatively decorated Arts and Crafts home, atmospherically lit and filled with twinkling lights and Christmas trees.

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17 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 16 other dates or times

Sussex Guild Selling Exhibition 

Sat 22 Nov - Sun 4 Jan: 11am - 3.30pm. The Sussex Guild will be at Standen for some inspired Christmas shopping. Open daily but closed on 24, 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.

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17 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 14 other dates or times

Twilights at Standen 

Step inside the house and experience the magic of Standen in the evening, with rooms lit and decorated with twinkling lights and Christmas trees. Soak up the atmosphere as night falls. Choirs start singing outside at 3.30pm.

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20 Dec to 21 Dec 2025
at 15:30 to 18:00+ 1 other date or time

Wagging Walkies 

Fri 26 Dec – Sun 4th Jan. Get your pooch dressed up for Christmas and visit us for a self led wagging walk. Doggie treat for festively dressed pooches.

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26 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 9 other dates or times

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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7 Feb to 8 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 29 other dates or times

Family Workshop: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden 

Tues 17, Weds 18, Fri 20 & Sat 21 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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17 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 7 other dates or times

Wild Elegance: Wildlife sculptures by Diana Pattenden 

An exhibition of limited edition bronze birds and animals by Diana Pattenden.

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28 Feb to 29 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 25 other dates or times