Standen's Exhibition: Benevolent Beales
Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE
Explore Standen House and Garden for our free open days. An Arts & Crafts family home with Morris & Co interiors set in a beautiful hillside garden.
Discover the women behind the legacy of care and community at Standen.
Step into the world of the Beale family women and explore the remarkable contribution they made to charitable causes, both locally and nationally. Inspired by the National Trust's 'Women In Power' theme, this special exhibition shines a light on the compassion, dedication, and community spirit of the women in Standen. This exhibition is curated and run by the Volunteer Archive Group at Standen. Not to be missed, it features a selection of family archives documents and objects which are not usually on public display.
Fri 18th and Sat 19th September. Free entry to the exhibition, house and garden.
Eat, shop & stay:
The barn cafe offers a range of lunches, snacks and freshly made cakes. Some are made from the produce of the kitchen garden. The shop offers plants, Morris & Co gifts, textiles and ceramics. There is a second hand bookshop and also a holiday flat in the grounds.
Timings
- Friday 18 September:
- 11:00 - 16:00
- Saturday 19 September:
- 11:00 - 16:00
Location & directions
Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE
- Directions:
- Directions: By road 2 miles south of East Grinstead, signposted from the town centre and B2110 (Turners Hill Road.) Parking is free, 200 yards from reception, cafe, house and shop. By train East Grinstead mainline station 2 miles away. Taxi rank at station. Site is open from 10am - 5pm each day. The house is open 11am - 4pm for access to the Heritage Open Day exhibition.
- Contact on day:
- Standen House
- Telephone number:
- +441342323029
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please find the accessibility statement on the Standen House National Trust website. Mobility parking near the entrance. Partly accessible grounds with slopes and steps. Adapted toilets. Garden is on a slope. Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for being in the garden, to walk along pathways which may be muddy. Dogs are welcome on a lead but there are some areas of the kitchen garden that have restricted access for dogs. The Heritage Open Day exhibition is in a room up a flight of stairs.
