Standen and Morris & Co: From the Archive
As part of the Morris Month celebrations, our archive team will be on hand to share original documents and insights around the Morris & Co furniture and fittings which decorate the house at Standen. Sat 8 & Sun 9 Mar: 11am - 3pm. Normal admission.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Standen has a wonderful selection of archive material from photographs taken by the family as well as Margaret Beale's decorating notes and original bills from Morris & Co. This is a rare opportunity to talk to our knowledgeable archive volunteers and explore original documents not usually on display to the public. Normal admission applies. About Morris Month:- We’re celebrating Morris Month this March with the William Morris Society and leading cultural collaborators. Join events and workshops that show how the legacy of William and May Morris continues to shape creativity, craft and culture today. Read more about Morris Month by visiting the William Morris Society website.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Taster Tours of Standen House
Weds 14 Jan - Fri 13 Feb: between 11am & 2.30pm. Take a taster tour of the house 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.
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, when the house is open, between Weds 14 Jan & Sun 21 Jun. 11am – 3pm. (4pm in summer).
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.
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.