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Summer of Play

Sat 5 Jul - Sun 7 Sept: 10am - 4pm. Explore the garden, its hidden corners and winding hillside paths, play in Adventure Corner and discover activities in the woodland den.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for a summer of play at Standen. Explore the garden, its hidden corners and winding hillside paths, play in Adventure Corner and discover activities in the woodland den.  Have a go at archery and swingball near Adventure Corner, on Goose Green discover hopscotch, balance beams, dominoes and have a game of giant Connect 4.  Practice your circus skills up in the woodland den with plate spinning, juggling and dress up. Pick up your family map when you arrive or download it here and see if you can spot where the bees live or if there are Alpacas grazing in the fields at the top of the garden. Summer of Play activities are daily 10am - 4pm. Sponsored by Starling Bank. 

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Upcoming events

Handcrafted Histories: Exploring the Arts & Crafts Movement 

Sat 19 Jul - Sun 26 Oct. Delve a little deeper into the Arts & Crafts movement, as told through a selection of special pieces from the historic collection at Standen.

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31 Aug to 26 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
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Crazy Golf at Standen - August weekends 

Sat 19 Jul - Sun 31 Aug: 10.30am - 3.30pm. Family fun playing Globetrotters 9 hole crazy golf course. Booking recommended. Tickets also available on the day subject to availability.

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31 Aug 2025
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11:15 to 12:00
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Summer Sunday Music 

Sun 20 & 27 Jul & 3,10,17, 24 & 31 Aug: 2pm - 4pm. Join us on Sunday afternoons for live music on the house terrace.

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31 Aug 2025
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14:00 to 16:00

Spinners and Weavers at Standen 

1st Fri of the month from Mar - Oct: 11am - 4pm. See the East Grinstead Spinners at Standen on the first Friday of every month. Watch as they spin, weave and find out about the wool dyeing process.

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5 Sep to 3 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
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