National Trust: Standen

Arts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden. James and Margaret Beale chose an idyllic location with views across the Sussex countryside for their rural retreat. Designed by Philip Webb, the house is one of the finest examples of Arts and Crafts workmanship, with Morris & Co. interiors creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The house is dressed for a weekend stay in 1925, so you can imagine you are a guest of the family. A major restoration of the 5-hectare (12-acre) hillside garden showcases year-round seasonal highlights and an award-winning plant collection. On the wider estate, footpaths lead out into the woodlands, Ashdown Forest and wider High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

What's On @ National Trust: Standen

A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity at Standen

1 Apr 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

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. At the time Standen was built, this technology was innovative and new, yet it was also seen as dangerous and potentially harmful. This exhibition explores the social context of electricity and its use in the Victorian period through cartoons and illustrations from Punch magazine alongside examples of some of Standen's collection of light fittings by Arts and Crafts designer W. A. S. Benson.

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East Grinstead Spinners at Standen

3 Apr 2026 - 2 Oct 2026

Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving. The East Grinstead Spinners are a small group of enthusiasts who enjoy sharing ideas, learning new skills, spinning, weaving and dyeing. They'll be joining us at Standen the first Friday of every month from March until October.

Easter Egg Hunt at Standen

1 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Standen on an Easter trail. Come along and explore the beautiful garden at Standen. Easter adventures include a family trail with activities such as hook a duck, skittles and opportunities to take plenty of selfies with Easter decorations. In the house spot the hidden Easter eggs.

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