
c. Lee Robbins
The modernist home and studio of the painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Charleston was a gathering point for some of the 20th century’s most radical artists, writers and thinkers known collectively as the Bloomsbury group.
It is where they came together to imagine society differently, and has always been a place where art and experimental thinking are at the centre of everyday life. Today, Charleston presents a dynamic year-round programme of exhibitions, events and festivals.
Book ahead to see inside the house and exhibitions, but the cafe, garden and grounds are free to visit, and offer a varied experience throughout the seasons.
Explore the famous farmhouse and gardens
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A year-round programme of exhibitions
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World-renowned festivals, including Charleston Festival and Festival of the Garden
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c. Lee Robbins
c. Lee Robbins
c. Lee Robbins
Charleston is open to visitors all year round. This includes Charleston’s cafe partner, Caccia & Tails, shop, exhibitions, house and garden.
The garden is FREE to visit all year round.
Ticket prices: FREE – £16
c. Lee Robbins
c. Lee Robbins
c. Lee Robbins
Wine  
Adderley Pelly, Vineyard Manager at Stopham Estate, gives us a peek into her daily routines and the rhythms of the wine year.
News | Art | Landscape | Wine  
Sussex Modern presents our selection of this summer’s cultural highlights, including festivals, exhibitions, performance and wine. Let loose, enjoy that famous Sussex sunshine and dive into a diverse selection of modern cultural experiences set amongst the county’s inspiring landscapes.
Landscape  
This ancient forest is thought to have the oldest living trees in Britain. It also has some of the best-preserved archaeological sites in southern England, along with unique wildlife, including 11 types of orchids.
Story  
Get under the skin of Sussex and uncover its lesser-known stories with these extraordinary experiences and places to visit, as recommended by Secret Sussex author Ellie Seymour.
Overnight | Story  
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News  
Issue #2 of the Sussex Modern Zine is out now. Read it online here, and find out where to pick up a physical copy.
Landscape  
Originally a deer hunting forest in Norman times, Ashdown Forest is now one of the largest free public access spaces in the South East. It is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside. It is known the world over as the ‘home’ of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Events  
No two Brighton Festivals are ever the same.
Art  
Newlands House is a new gallery inspired by the historic associations of Petworth and Sussex with great artists, writers, and designers from times past.