West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead Kent

2 miles south east of East Grinstead which can be reached by rail from London. 

The house is normally open from March to November but telephone: 01342 323029 for opening times and admission charges or visit the web site for current information

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/places/standen

There is ample parking for cars and coaches.

The Barn restaurant offers a ‘historical’ menu  Some recipes are suitable for gluten free and diabetic diets.

There is a shop specialising in Arts & Crafts style merchandise

      Philip Webb       Arts & Crafts Architect

Standen was built in the 1890s for a London solicitor, his wife Margaret and 7 children. It was designed by Philip Webb who was a friend of William Morris and is a showpiece of the Arts and Crafts movement.

The house is decorated throughout with William Morris carpets, fabrics and wallpapers, tapestries and furniture.

The house retains many of the original light fittings.  The beautiful hillside views over the Sussex countryside. There are delightful woodland walks.

Nearby National Trust properties are Nymans Gardens, Sheffield Park Garden and Wakehurst Place.

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