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Snowdrop Watch

It's snowdrop season at Standen, bringing a hint of spring to the garden and woodland. Fri 30 Jan - Sat 28 Feb: 10am - 4pm.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Enjoy a stroll through the garden and in the woodland spotting these traditional signs of spring. You'll find them dotted all around the garden, while in the woodland spot them nestled among hedgerows and along grassy verges.

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Upcoming events

Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden 

Sat 7 Feb - Sun 8 Mar: 10am - 3.30pm. Join Ben & friends on a family trail round the garden. Normal admission applies. Free trail.

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19 Feb to 8 Mar 2026
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Artist Open Call by Sussex Contemporary and National Trust Standen 

UK-based & UK-connected makers are invited to create contemporary responses to the Arts & Crafts movement. Submissions are welcome across a wide range of media, from textiles & ceramics to furniture, illustration, metalwork & more. Closing 31 May 26

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19 Feb to 31 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 101 other dates or times

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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19 Feb to 21 Jun 2026
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Family Workshop: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden 

Tues 17, Weds 18, Fri 20 & Sun 22 Feb: 11am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm. Have fun making your very own paper flowerpot and join Ben and his friends on this family-friendly trail.

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20 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times