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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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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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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.

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19 Feb to 28 Feb 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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