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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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29 Aug to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 8 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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29 Aug to 30 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 32 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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30 Aug 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00

Heritage Makes with Sussex Craft Studios: Botanical Ink 

Have a go at mark-making with botanical ink and explore the creative possibilities of natural materials. The activity is free and suitable for visitors of all experience levels. No booking is required

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2 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

Gorringes at Standen 

Meet Gorringes at Standen on Goose Green. Learn more about Gorringes’ forthcoming auction programme and collect a complimentary sale catalogue. Weds 29 Jul, 5 & 19 Aug, 2 & 23 Sept: 10am - 4pm.

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2 Sep to 23 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Heritage Makes: Chris Gilbert and Claire Scott 

Meet prize-winning printmaker Chris Gilbert and prize-winning ceramic artist Claire Scott for this final Heritage Makes Day with Sussex Contemporary, celebrating contemporary printmaking, ceramics and creative responses to nature, history and place.

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2 Sep 2026
at 10:00 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

East Grinstead Spinners 

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

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11 Sep to 2 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Heritage Open Days: Benevolent Beales 

Visit us for free during Heritage Open Days at Standen and see a pop-up exhibition in the Conservation Studio about the women of the Beale family and their involvement in the local community. Curated by our volunteer archive group.

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

Heritage Makes with Sussex Craft Studios: botanical mono-printing 

Sussex Craft Studios will be joining us throughout the day for a free botanical monoprinting activity.

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23 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

'Heritage Makes': Sarah Tyssen 

Meet Sarah Tyssen, one of the six prize winners selected from Inspired by Standen: The Future of Arts & Crafts. Sarah designs scarves, shawls and blankets on a 16-shaft hand loom in her Surrey workshop.

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23 Sep 2026
at 10:00 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.

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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.

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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 - 4pm with last entry at 3.30pm.

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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 and experience the magic of Standen in the evening, with rooms lit and decorated with twinkling lights and Christmas trees. Soak up the atmosphere as night falls. Choirs start singing outside at 3.30pm.

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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 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 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times