Hidden at the end of a quiet Sussex lane with breathtaking views: quintessential Victorian home in the country and unique Arts & Crafts family home & garden

East Grinstead, West Sussex
Joined July 2010
Stunning sculpture in the beautiful gardens of Standen House: bit.ly/sculpture-trail-stand… Wander the gardens and take in over 100 pieces of diverse and original sculpture created by the emerging and renowned artists of Surrey Sculpture Society. 6th June to 2nd July: 10am-5pm
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This week, stop in and explore the house and garden and discover the beautiful sketches of the family and their home life, just as Maggie Beale originally drew them. #creative #art #sketches #nationaltrust Images: Gary Cosham and Standen Archive / NT
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Standen Sculpture Trail | Now Open bit.ly/sculpture-trail-stand… @SurreySculptureSociety return to Standen this summer, displaying their work around the beautiful grounds. Stop in & speak to the artists in the Surrey Sculpture Society marquee ~ all sculptures are for sale.
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Have you visited 'Drawing Standen' yet? Our theme this summer explores a young woman’s life immersed in art and creativity, lovingly captured in Maggie Beale’s charming sketches of family life. 3 June – 31 October 2023 Images: Gary Cosham and Standen Archive / NT
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Have you tried out our NEW natural play area at Standen yet? Bring a picnic and stay for the day #standen With brilliant play areas, including: ~ Accessible wooden swing ~ Leaf shaped balance beam ~ Curled leaf to be jumped on and off! ~ Willow maze ~ Wooden stepping stones
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We thrilled to announce a series of 6 Art Walks at Standen this summer! 🎟️bit.ly/standen-art-walks Join artist Catherine Greenwood on a creative art walk around the garden of Standen 🗓️26th June: Exploring Plants & Texture with Pencil and Line #art #nationaltrust #standen
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Our sculptures are now on display at Standen House NT Garden until 2 July! Beautiful weather forecast for the next week so a perfect excursion! #sculpture #nationaltrust #garden #bronzeart #sussex @StandenNT
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Opening next week! Drawing Standen | The history of the house lovingly captured in sketches of family life 🖉 bit.ly/standen-whats-on Explore the power of the pencil in the creation of #Standen as a stunning Arts & Crafts family home. Opens: 6 June 📷Standen Archive
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Holiday ready! 🌿🤸‍♂️🍰🌸🌷🧩💪🏾 Starting tomorrow ~ Try out our glorious new natural play area, pick up a free activity trail sheet, relax on the deckchairs and picnic blankets dotted around the gardens; and stop off for tea and cake in the Barn Café. #picnic #daysout #halfterm
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Exciting news📢our natural play area opens this Saturday!🤸Bring a picnic and stay for the day #standen With brilliant new areas: 🌿 Accessible wooden swing 🌿 Leaf shaped balance beam 🌿 Curled leaf to be jumped on and off! 🌿 Willow maze & stepping stones 🌿 Tree log slide
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Garden days are here! Bring a picnic and relax☀️ From this Saturday, we have comfy deckchairs & picnic blankets dotted around the grounds; try our activity trail, and stop off for some delicious cakes and coffee in the Barn Café🍰 #picnic #daysout #halfterm
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The beautiful bluebells of Rockinghill Wood. Captured last week by Laurence Perry 📷 #bluebells #woodland #spring #nationaltrust
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We’re looking for a Communications & Marketing Officer! Do you have a passion for nature, heritage & sustainability? This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team in an ever-growing portfolio, where no 2 days are the same. Search 'standen' at careers.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Opening tomorrow! Come along and browse 35 stalls of handmade crafts in our marquee situated on the Croquet Lawn at Standen. Spend time chatting with the makers come rain or shine!☀️ 12-14 May 10.30am-4pm ~ Keep it Local Craft Shows Images: Lawrence Perry / Peter Curtis Pottery
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Standen Craft Fair | Opening this Friday Superb, handmade products from inspirational local crafters bit.ly/standen-craft-fair For three special days we'll be showcasing 35 stalls of work from a selection of cottage industries and crafters right here in #Sussex #Kent & #Surrey
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The bluebells at @StandenNT are stunning beat #emmettsgardens @nationaltrust
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Have you visited our bluebell woodlands yet? Be sure to explore them this weekend when we'll have deck chairs on the lawn, family fun and games in the garden, gorgeous interiors ~ plus special strawberry cake in our Barn Café 🍰 #coronationweekend #bankholiday #springtime
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Two brilliant roles have become available at Standen! ~ Collections & House Officer ~ Assistant Business Services Co-ordinator 🔎 For more information on either of the roles search 'Standen' at: careers.nationaltrust.org.uk
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First harvest of rhubarb for the café, a mammoth 6kg! Stop in and see us this week for stunning views, spring flowers and delicious coffee. #cafe #organic #garden #springtime
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The bluebells are here ☁️🌿💙Every year in springtime, bluebells transform the woodland floor into a delicate sea of blue. #didyouknow that bluebells cover around 10 acres of woodland at Standen? Head to Rockinghill woods to see them 🗺️ 📍 #Bluebells
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