Group visits and tours at Standen

A group of visitors on a garden tour at Standen in West Sussex on a sunny summer day — Join a group tour in the garden at Standen | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Standen is an ideal place to visit with your group, or to enjoy a tour. We can provide a great experience to make your day extra special. Read on to see what facilities are available and more about pre-booking a tour.

What’s available for your group?

A dedicated group organiser to help you plan your visit
Reduced admission price for groups of 15 or more
Groups welcome and familiarisation talk on arrival Monday–Friday (excluding Bank Holidays and school holidays)
Timed tickets to the house
Special interest tours for the garden (extra charge)
Shop with gifts and souvenirs inspired by William Morris
Licensed café serving tasty treats

How to book

If you're interested in visiting as a group, please contact us so we can discuss your specific requirements to make the most of your visit.

We are only able to welcome two groups a day due to limited coach parking. Contact our group organiser on 01342 323029 or email us.

A blackboard with a handwritten chalk sign saying 'Garden Tours Today' and a visitor reading it — Join a garden tour at Standen | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Talks and tours

Standen history talk

Enjoy a 20-minute overview of the Beale family and the home they built with an introductory talk on Standen. Can be booked for £50 for up to 30 people.

Rest and refuel

The Barn Café is licensed and serves tasty, seasonal treats for coffee, lunch (hot food, 12–2.30pm) and afternoon tea. On busier days it may be necessary to split you into smaller groups to avoid queuing. The shop offers a range of gifts and souvenirs inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, and a seasonal plant sales area.

Visitors in the gardens of Standen House, West Sussex

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