Ditchling has a vibrant community of artists, writers, actors, gardeners and people who just love to throw a party!
The highlight of the social calendar is the biannual Ditchling Fair, which dates back over 700 years and is still going strong.
Whenever you choose to visit Ditchling, you’ll find something happening – here is a taster of what’s coming up.
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
See current exhibitions and events.
The Museum also offers bespoke away days for small groups.
There is a well-equipped presentation room/workshop for hire.
Artelium Wine Estate
RACLETTE NIGHT WITH SPECS & BEAR, FRIDAYS
Join us on the third Friday of the month for an evening of delicious Raclette and a glass (or two) of wine in our Barn. Doors open from 5:00pm with Specs & Bear and serving up the melted-goodness from 5:30pm. The Artelium bar team will be on hand for refreshments as always. See you then!
Tours & Tastings
Starting April 1st, Artelium will increase our vineyard tours & wine tastings availability:
Thurs: 2 pm
Fri: 2 pm
Sat: 12 pm
Sun: 2 pm
Bookings here
MARCH
Friday 15th – Sparkling Sushi Evening
Friday 22nd – Raclette, Street Food Night
APRIL
BRUNCH LAUNCH: Every Sat & Sun, 10:00 – 12:00 (more info coming)
Friday 12th – Pizza, Street Food Night
Friday 19th – Seafood & Sparkling
Thursday 25th – OUT & ABOUT: Artelium Experience with the Jolly Sportsman
Friday 26th – Raclette, Street Food Night
MAY
Saturday 11th – Summer Makers Market
Friday 17th - Seafood & Sparkling Evening
Friday 24th - Pizza, Street Food Night
JUNE
Friday 14th - Seafood & Sparkling Evening
Friday 27th - Pizza, Street Food Night
Friday 27th – Floral Workshop
JULY
Friday 12th - Seafood & Sparkling Evening
Friday 25th - Pizza, Street Food Night
AUGUST
Friday 16th - Seafood & Sparkling Evening
Friday 23rd - Pizza, Street Food Night
SEPTEMBER
Friday 28th - Pizza, Street Food Night
September 20th - Seafood & Sparkling Evening
The Bull (pub & rooms)
Sussex Peasant Pop-Up
Every Thursday
9:00am - 2:00pm
The Sussex Peasant will be setting up outside every Thursday from 9am til 2pm, giving you the chance to buy the most vibrant vegetables, fresh salad, local eggs and freshly caught day boat fish.
Our Chefs will be picking up their seasonal ingredients too, so make sure you pop in for a drink and a bite to eat after you've done your shopping!
Art In Ditchling Trail - May 2024
Ditchling has a rich artistic heritage including The Guild of St Joseph & St Dominic, artist and designer Frank Brangwyn, sculptor John Skelton, calligrapher Edward Johnson and, more recently illustrators Raymond Briggs and John Vernon Lord. Many artists and makers in and around the village continue these crafts and skills and contemporary art scene thrives today.
The Art in Ditchling Trail of 13 venues showcases a range of high quality art, design and craft in houses, studios and workshops, and gives you the opportunity to meet those who create the work. The Trail will be open during weekends and bank holidays between 4th and 27th May, and we look forward to welcoming you to our creative community.
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