Charleston Farmhouse

In 1916, artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant moved to Sussex with their unconventional household. Over the following half-century Charleston remained the country retreat of the Bloomsbury Group. From the moment they moved in the artists began to transform the house. Situated beneath the picturesque Sussex Downs, Charleston is a unique example of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant's decorative style within a domestic context. In addition to the house and artist's garden, there is an exhibition gallery showing an exciting mix of contemporary and historical shows of fine and decorative art, a Craft's Council selected shop selling applied art and books relating to Bloomsbury, a small tea room and a video presentation. Charleston hosts a number of special events throughout the year, most notably the Charleston Festival which is centred around talks and drama relating to literary, artistic and Bloomsbury themes.  

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Please call 01323 811626 or email for a copy of our Access Information leaflet.

Address

 Off the A27, 7 miles East of Lewes
 Between the villages of Firle and Selmeston

  info@charleston.org.uk
  http://www.charlestone.org.uk