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at Standen House and Garden

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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19 Feb to 8 Mar 2026
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Snowdrop Watch 

It's snowdrop season at Standen, bringing a hint of spring to the garden and woodland. Fri 30 Jan - Sat 28 Feb: 10am - 4pm.

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19 Feb to 28 Feb 2026
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Artist Open Call by Sussex Contemporary and National Trust Standen 

UK-based & UK-connected makers are invited to create contemporary responses to the Arts & Crafts movement. Submissions are welcome across a wide range of media, from textiles & ceramics to furniture, illustration, metalwork & more. Closing 31 May 26

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19 Feb to 31 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 101 other dates or times

A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity 

This new exhibition tells the story of Standen as one of the first country houses to be designed with electricity. See the exhibition in the Servants Hall between Weds 14 Jan & Sun 21 Jun. 11am – 3pm. (4pm in summer).

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19 Feb to 21 Jun 2026
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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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20 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times

Wild Elegance: Wildlife sculptures by Diana Pattenden 

An exhibition of limited edition bronze birds and animals. Known for her highly observed and detailed bronze animals, Diana's sculptures distil the essence of a range of emotions. Sat 28 Feb - Sun 29 Mar: 11am - 4pm.

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28 Feb to 29 Mar 2026
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East Grinstead Spinners 

Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving.

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6 Mar to 2 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 7 other dates or times

Standen and Morris & Co: From the Archive 

As part of the Morris Month celebrations, our archive team will be on hand to share original documents and insights around the Morris & Co furniture and fittings which decorate the house at Standen. Sat 8 & Sun 9 Mar: 11am - 3pm. Normal admission.

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8 Mar to 9 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Easter Egg Hunt at Standen 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Standen on an Easter trail.

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14 Mar to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 29 other dates or times

Wild and Wonderful Sculpture: Alison Catchlove 

Thurs 16 Apr - Sun 31 May: 10am - 4pm. An exhibition of flora and fauna metal sculptures which explores the intricate relationship between nature, British wildlife, and the timeless designs of William Morris.

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16 Apr to 31 May 2026
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Material Things XIX 2026 

Wendy Dolan and Louise Bell return with their beautiful, handmade quilts and stitched textile designs. For lovers of quilting, applique, embroidery and sewing. From Sat 18 Apr - Tues 2 Jun: 11am - 4pm.

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18 Apr to 2 Jun 2026
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Half Term Nature Explorers 

This half term become a nature explorer at Standen. Create a nature journal of your own with inspiration from the garden and woodlands that surround Standen. Fri 1 May - Sun 28th Jun: 10am - 4.30pm.

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1 May to 28 Jun 2026
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The Makers Fair at Standen 

Fri 15 May - Sun 17 May: 10am - 4pm. Meet over 50 makers at Standen, showcasing their heritage craft and contemporary design skills. Demonstrations throughout the day in a marquee on the Croquet Lawn.

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15 May to 17 May 2026
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