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at Standen House and Garden

Free Shuttle Bus 

Fri 19, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Sept. Free shuttle bus service between East Grinstead station and Standen for the Maker's Fair.

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19 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
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09:50 to 15:30
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The Makers' Fair - September 

Fri 19, Sat 20th & Sun 21 Sept: 10am - 4pm. Meet over 50 makers at Standen, showcasing heritage craft & contemporary design skills. Demonstrations throughout the day in a marquee on the Croquet Lawn. Free minibus between town centre and Standen.

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19 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
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Handcrafted Histories: Exploring the Arts & Crafts Movement 

Sat 19 Jul - Sun 26 Oct. Delve a little deeper into the Arts & Crafts movement, as told through a selection of special pieces from the historic collection at Standen.

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19 Sep to 26 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 37 other dates or times

Spinners and Weavers at Standen 

1st Fri of the month from Mar - Oct: 11am - 4pm. See the East Grinstead Spinners at Standen on the first Friday of every month. Watch as they spin, weave and find out about the wool dyeing process.

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3 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt this Halloween at Standen 

Sat 4 Oct - Sun 2 Nov: 10am - 3.30pm. Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Standen with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.

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4 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 15:30
+ 29 other dates or times

The Jolly Holly Christmas Family Trail 

Fun for all the family with games and activities for all.

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22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
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10:00 to 15:30
+ 43 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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22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 43 other dates or times

Sussex Guild Selling Exhibition 

Sat 22 Nov - Tues 23 Dec: 11am - 3.30pm. The Sussex Guild will be at Standen for some inspired Christmas shopping. Open daily.

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22 Nov to 23 Dec 2025
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11:00 to 15:30
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Twilights at Standen 

See the house atmospherically lit and decorated for Christmas on these special early evening openings. Gather round the Courtyard Christmas tree for carols from 5pm onwards.

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6 Dec to 28 Dec 2025
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15:30 to 18:00
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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
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10:00 to 15:30
+ 9 other dates or times