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at Standen House and Garden

Summer of Play at Standen 

Sat 11 Jul – Sun 6 Sept: 10am–4.30pm. A summer of play at Standen with circus school activities.

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18 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 50 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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18 Jul to 30 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 74 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 croquet lawn.

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19 Jul to 30 Aug 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00+ 6 other dates or times

Heritage Makes 

Heritage crafts and core making skills with Sussex Contemporary exhibitors; including demonstrations and talks. Weds 15 Jul & Weds 29 July, Weds 5 Aug & Weds 19 Aug, Weds 2 Sept & Weds 23 Sept. 10am - 4.30pm.

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29 Jul to 23 Sep 2026
at 10:00 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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7 Aug to 2 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 2 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
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 29 other dates or times