Christmas at Standen
Sat 22 Nov – Sun 4 Jan: 10am – 4pm with last entry to the house at 3pm. Join us for an atmospheric Christmas with the house dressed in festive splendour. Explore the garden on a family trail or join us for one of our special twilight openings.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Christmas trees and decorations fill the house and ‘The Jolly Holly Christmas Trail’, a trail for families, can be enjoyed by all. For an atmospheric experience visit us for one of our evening openings with carols around the Christmas tree, which has been decorated by Standen’s volunteers and staff. The Sussex Guild join us too with a selection of artisan products, perfect for that elusive Christmas present. Sip a warming drink in the historic Barn Café, try one of our festive bakes or treats then round off your visit with a trip to the shop which offers a range of William Morris inspired gifts, or pop into the second-hand bookshop to find your next fireside read. (£4.75 for family trail with gift).
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The Jolly Holly Christmas Family Trail
Step into a world of seasonal sparkle with our enchanting gift-themed trail, inspired by the Beale family and their Christmas wishes. As you journey through the trail, enjoy games, joyful surprises and moments of festive fun for the whole family.
Christmas at Standen: All I Want for Christmas
Make your festive visit to this imaginatively decorated Arts and Crafts home, atmospherically lit and filled with twinkling lights and Christmas trees.
Sussex Guild Selling Exhibition
Sat 22 Nov - Tues 23 Dec: 11am - 3.30pm. The Sussex Guild will be at Standen for some inspired Christmas shopping. Open daily.
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.