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The Charleston Trust

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The Charleston Trust
"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.Today, we present a dynamic year-round programme of exhibitions, events and festivals. We believe in the power of art, in all its forms, to provoke new ways of thinking and living."
Address: , Lewes BN8 6LL, ESX, GB
Phone: 01323 811626
State: ESX
City: Lewes
Zip Code: BN8 6LL

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Anyone who grew up in a family of "artists" in an old, venerable house and has already had enough of old furniture and creaking floorboards should not go here. Anyone who is interested in a reasonably important family of artists and wants to get to know their roots and is willing to pay 20 pounds for it should take a look. I found the prices at the museum restaurant a bit outrageous. I paid €18 for two 0.3 liter bottles of beer and a 0.2 liter bottle of water.
Charleston is a truly magical place. The tour of the house was excellent with knowledgable and friendly guides. You need do need to be on time as they have a very tight schedule. There’s a lovely cafe and shop and stunning gardens.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
If you have an interest in The Bloomsbury Group or simply the work of artists around the early 1900,s then this is the place to visit. Charleston House is a truly interesting and delightful place. Currently the set upas of October 2021 is that you book a time slot and volunteers are placed in each room of the house and give you a brilliant insight into the comings and goings of the Bloomsbury Group occupants. The house is spacious but not huge so naturally visitor numbers need managing. There is a walled garden, not massive but lovely never the less. Cost was £20 pounds p.p. but that did include entrance to an art exhibition being held there. Car parking is free. Approach to the house is good and not muddy. I didn't feel you needed wellies or boots. There is a very good cafe there serving light lunches and cakes, teas, coffee and drinks. Apparently they also run workshops as well. I also read that they are only supported by entrance fees , cafe monies and volunteer groups. In my opinion these smaller places of interest are real jewels of our county. Some "taster" photos shared. P.S. Small note but the sign for Charleston House sited on the A 27 is mainly obscured by trees and seems to be at an odd angle. We drove straight past it initially . Post code address for sat nav is pretty good. Once off the A27 signage was obvious. Web site said to watch out for side ditches upon approach but these seem to have been filled in now.
Nestled against beautiful Downland, the original house, which has been styled back to 1930s/40s retains it's simplicity while the outbuildings have been pleasantly and effectively developed with an exquisite gallery hosting temporary exhibitions of note, and a cafe. There are also picnic tables by the ample green moss car park.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
This was our second visit and it never fails to impress. You feel totally immersed in the times of the Bloomsbury set - incredibly atmospheric. The Duncan Grant exhibition was the icing on the cake.
We visited Charleston House , for the first time on Sunday 9th January 2022 ! Had a tour of the house - so inspiring , colourful and creative !! Followed by absorbing the Art Exhibition- equally stimulating !! Finished off our SundayFunday with hot chocolate from the on-site cafe ! And found our bright jumpers matched the stunning lamps !! Thank you , we will be back !
Very nice little art gallery! Some old barns have been converted into exhibition halls and to a cafe. The house was full of artifact used and made by the artist Duncan Grant and his two male and female lovers Venessa Bell, who was an artist and a sculptor and David Garnett. They rented the farm house to escape the conscription during the WWI and continued to live there for many more years.
Beautifully decorated house and sumptuous garden where you can almost feel the atmosphere at the time when the Bloomsbury group lived and shared ideas there.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
So atmospheric. Kept in nearly its original state every room was a feast for the eyes. The volunteer ladies they had on duty in every room were so welcoming and knowledgeable. An absolute treat of a day.
A well preserved cottage with the distinctive style of Vanessa Bell and The Bloomsbury set that lived there. Informative guides are stationed in each room to point out things of interest as you are taken from room to room. Plenty of time to look and learn. Fascinating and surprising. The garden is small but beautifully formed and includes the iconic features of Vanessa Bell and her friends and family including Clive Bell and Duncan Grant. Good place to eat lunch and sip wine. Clean and modern facilities.
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