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Upcoming events

at Standen House and Garden

Nature Explorers 

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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6 Jun to 28 Jun 2026
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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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6 Jun to 21 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 11 other dates or times

Inspired by Standen: The future of Arts and Crafts 

A vibrant new exhibition for the summer by some of the UK's most exciting makers, bringing contemporary creativity into the heart of the Arts & Crafts house at Standen. 'Inspired by Standen' is presented in partnership with Sussex Contemporary.

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2 Jul to 30 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 90 other dates or times

CraftFest with Sussex Contemporary 

Showcasing the core crafts of the Arts and Crafts movement, Sussex Contemporary join us with demonstrations on Goose Green and a crafts marquee on the croquet lawn. Thurs 2 Jul - Sun 5 Jul: 10am - 4pm.

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2 Jul to 5 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

East Grinstead Spinners 

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

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3 Jul to 2 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

Summer of Play at Standen 

Sat 4 Jul – Sun 6 Sept: 10am–4.30pm. A summer of play at Standen with circus school activities.

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4 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 64 other dates or times

Heritage Makes 

Heritage crafts and core making skills with Sussex Contemporary exhibitors; including demonstrations and talks. Weds 8 Jul & Weds 22 July, Weds 5 Aug & Weds 19 Aug, Weds 2 Sept & Weds 23 Sept. 10am - 4.30pm.

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8 Jul to 23 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 5 other dates or times

Summer Sunday Music 

Sun 12, 19 & 26 Jul & Sun 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug: 2pm - 4pm. Join us on Sunday afternoons for live music on the house terrace.

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12 Jul to 30 Aug 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00+ 7 other dates or times

Open air theatre: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny 

Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Tues 11 August at 2.30pm. Booking essential.

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11 Aug 2026
at 14:30 to 16:00

The Maker's Fair 

Featuring artists and makers showcasing heritage craft and contemporary design. Fri 11, Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sept, 10am -4pm.

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11 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 2 other dates or times

Heritage Open Days 

Free entry to Standen for Heritage Open Days on Fri 18 and Sat 19 Sept. See our pop-up exhibition in the Conservation Studio 'Benevolent Beales' curated by the volunteer archivists at Standen. 11am - 4pm.

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18 Sep to 19 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Spookiful at Standen 

A spooky but not scary trail round the garden with Halloween inspired activities on the way. Sat 3 Oct - Sun 1 Nov: 10am - 3.30pm. £3 per trail with a small free gift included. Normal admission applies.

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3 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
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