Charleston

Charleston was the home and country meeting place for the writers, painters and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury group. The interior was painted by the artists Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell, and together with their collection forms a unique example of their decorative style. Situated in East Sussex, the house and gardens are open to the public Wednesday- Sunday. The shop and cafe are open Wednesday to Sunday from 30th October until 22nd December. The Charleston Trust, the charity that manages Charleston, was set up in 1980 to restore and maintain the home of the Bloomsbury Group artists for the benefit of the public. The unique collection at Charleston is illustrative of the art and lifestyle of the influential Bloomsbury Group and has been on show to the public since 1986. Charleston attracts visitors from the local community as well as the rest of the UK and abroad. Today although Charleston is no longer in crisis, its future is far from secure. The Charleston Trust relies on its income from admissions, sales from the shop and tea room, membership fees from the Friends of Charleston and grants from various bodies and donations. The Charleston Trust is a Registered Charity No.1107313. A non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No.5212725. Registered office: Charleston, Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LL.