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at Standen House and Garden

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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26 Sep to 30 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 4 other dates or times

East Grinstead Spinners 

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

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2 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00

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
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 29 other dates or times

Standen Workshops: William Morris fruit embossed copper ornaments 

Create your own embossed metal ornaments with this fun hands on workshop. Using lightweight copper sheets and simple techniques to create a set of hanging ornaments inspired by William Morris fruit designs. **SOLD OUT**

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7 Oct 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00

Standen Workshops: William Morris Strawberry Thief embossed copper garland 

Create your own embossed metal ornaments with this fun hands on workshop. Using lightweight copper sheets and simple techniques to create a set of hanging ornaments inspired by William Morris fruit designs. **SOLD OUT**

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8 Oct 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00

The Merry Mice Christmas Trail 

Set off on a playful adventure around the garden and follow the Merry Mice family Christmas trail. The cheeky mice have been getting up to all sorts of Christmas mayhem and need your help to put things right! Trail £4.50 which includes a small gift.

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21 Nov 2026 to 5 Jan 2027
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 43 other dates or times

Christmas Selling Exhibition 

The Sussex Guild will be at Standen every day for some inspired Christmas shopping from Sat 21 Nov - Wed 23 Dec.

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21 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 32 other dates or times

Dreaming of Christmas at Standen 

It’s Christmas and the Beale family have decorated their home in festive splendour, inspired by its beautiful Arts and Crafts interiors. Open daily, no need to book ahead. Sat 21 Nov – Tue 5 Jan. House open 11am - 3.30pm with last entry at 3pm.

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21 Nov 2026 to 5 Jan 2027
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 43 other dates or times

Twilights at Standen 

Step inside the house & experience the magic of Standen in the evening, with rooms lit and decorated for Christmas. Soak up the atmosphere as night falls. Sat 5 & Sun 6, Sat 12 & Sun 13, Sat 19 & Sun 20 Dec: 3.30pm - 6pm.

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5 Dec to 20 Dec 2026
at 15:30 to 18:00+ 5 other dates or times

Wagging Walkies in the garden 

Fri 26 Dec – Sun 3 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 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times