Grade-I-listed Standen is an Arts and Crafts house. It was designed between 1891 and 1894 by the architect Philip Webb, a friend of William Morris, for a prosperous London solicitor and his family.
Image of Standen © David Iliff - license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
Saint Hill Manor΄s interiors reflect the character and interests of more recent owners, rather than being a perfectly preserved late-eighteenth-century mansion: this makes for a really fascinating visit.
Image of Saint Hill Manor © James Pennington from Facebook
Programme
AM
11.30 Arrive at the front door at Standen for a brief introduction to the House. Guided tours not available, but room stewards are helpful with information
PM
12.40 Visit Garden
1.15 Lunch in Tearoom at own cost (or picnic)
2.15 Depart for Saint Hill Manor
2.30 Gather in main car park at top of drive for guided tour of the Manor
c 3.45 Tea (included) in the Monkey Room
4.00 to 4.15 Depart for home or drive to Priest House, West Hoathly. Admission and teas at own expense. Depart for home.
Costs: combined entry to Standen and Saint Hill Manor is £35 for non-NT members and £20 for NT members. The admission prices to the Priest House, payable at the door, are: adult £6.50/ over-65 £5.90/ child to up 17 £3.20.
Numbers: this outing is limited to 15 people
Suggested arrival by car. Alternatively, depart Victoria 09.50am to arrive 10.50am East Grinstead and taxi to Standen, but please notify us of your travel plans by email to: info@czechfriends.net
The cost per person includes a donation to The Friends.
Please email us your name/s and those of any guests to: info@czechfriends.net
You may make a bank transfer to:
The Friends of Czech Heritage at Natwest Bank,
Account number: 44585942, Sort code: 60-01-15
Please add the reference Outing 16/07/26