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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The exhibition showcases how the Beale family women spent their spare time caring for others and supporting the local community. They were involved in various local charities, good causes and organisations like the Girl Guides and the Women’s Institute. Not to be missed, this mini exhibition features a selection of family archive documents and objects from the archive.

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Upcoming events

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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20 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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20 Jun to 21 Jun 2026
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CraftFest with Sussex Contemporary 

POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. 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
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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
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