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Find your perfect volunteer role at Standen

New year and time for a new challenge? This drop in session with our welcoming and friendly team will give you all the details you need to join us as a valued volunteer.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come and see us in the house anytime between 11pm and 12.30pm to register your interest, or just hear more about what we can offer. Please let our reception team know on arrival and they will direct you. If you'd rather just drop us a line then please contact: jo.chrismas@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Upcoming events

Behind the Scenes Tours of Standen House 

Weds 14 Jan - Fri 13 Feb: between 11am & 2.30pm. Take a tour behind the scenes while it's closed for winter conservation. Free tours, normal admission applies. Tickets available on arrival from reception on a first come, first served basis.

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14 Jan to 13 Feb 2026
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A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity 

This new exhibition tells the story of how Standen became one of the first country houses to install electricity. See the exhibition in the Servants Hall, when the house is open, between Weds 14 Jan & Sun 21 Jun. 11am – 3pm. (4pm in summer).

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14 Jan to 21 Jun 2026
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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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7 Feb to 8 Mar 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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17 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
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