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Ditchling Village Directory

10 High Street

Accommodation

10 High Street

A beautifully restored 2 double bedroomed cottage right in the heart of Ditchling Village.

01273 841987

Art in Ditchling

Arts and Crafts

Art in Ditchling

Art in Ditchling is a group of local artists who participate in Brighton Artists Open Houses during The Brighton Festival.

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Attic Art Club

Arts and Crafts

Attic Art Club

The Attic Art Club is group of about thirty professional and semi-professional artists established more than 80 years ago.

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Beacon Parish

Churches

Beacon Parish

The Beacon Parish was created in 2007 following the merger of the Parish of St Margaret of Antioch, Ditchling with Streat Church & St Martin of Tours, Westmeston.

Please see separate listing below for more about St Margaret's Church, Ditchling.

Please click the link below to view our calendar of upcoming services:
https://www.beaconparish.co.uk/services

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Befriended

Help at Hand

Befriended

Befriended was set up in 2017 with the mission of ending loneliness and isolation among older people living in Mid Sussex.

0300 772 7703

Bernadina Lloyd

Arts and Crafts

Bernadina Lloyd

Having originally studied at the London College of Printing and Goldsmith's College, Bernadina taught Art and Design for 15 years from GSCE to degree and post-graduate level.

0774 020 1392

Bluebird Community Transport

Public Transport

Bluebird Community Transport

Based in Wivelsfield, this is a door-to-door community bus service with the availability of accessible loading of wheelchairs, scooters, walkers & zimmer frames or just step on.

01444 471919

Chatt Estates

Shops and Services

Chatt Estates

We are a proactive and friendly estate agent with over 25 years experience of selling houses across Sussex.

01273 844500

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Citizens Advice

Help at Hand

Citizens Advice

Our local office is Lewes District Citizens Advice.

01273 007557

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Court Gardens Vineyard & Winery

Vineyard

Court Gardens Vineyard & Winery

Court Garden is a family-run, single-estate vineyard and winery in East Sussex, producing English sparkling and still wine, set on a beautiful south-facing slope with the South Downs as a backdrop.

01273 844479

Ditchling Archery Club

Sports

Ditchling Archery Club

A target archery club, shooting all year, found on Sunday mornings at the Recreation Ground / playing fields, Lewes Road, Ditchling.

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Ditchling Beacon and Commons

Countryside

Ditchling Beacon and Commons

Ditchling Beacon and Commons is a registered charity thats promotes the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Ditchling Commons.

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Ditchling CE Primary & Nursery School

Children's Facilities

Ditchling CE Primary & Nursery School

Ditchling (St Margaret's) CE Primary and Nursery School.

01273 844130

Ditchling Christmas Market Group

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Christmas Market Group

Coming again this year! 6th December 12 to 4pm

With Father Christmas and mulled wine!

In aid of the St Peter & St James Hospice

New poster to follow.

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Ditchling Community Speedwatch Group

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Community Speedwatch Group

Residents of Ditchling are well aware of the volume and speed of traffic going through the village and surrounding roads and may like to know that they can take useful action by joining Community Speedwatch.

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Ditchling Cricket Club

Sports

Ditchling Cricket Club

The Club was founded in 1818, although records show that cricket was being played in the village as early as the 1770s.

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Ditchling Downs Women's Institute

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Downs Women's Institute

We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7pm for 7.30pm at the Village Hall for a glass of wine and a very convivial evening.  Visitors are extremely welcome.

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Ditchling Fair

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Fair

Ditchling Fair is like no other. A whole day of fun and celebration for everyone.

The next Ditchling Fair will take place on 17th June 2028. Mark your diaries!

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Ditchling Film Society

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Film Society

A friendly gathering to view a wide variety of films representing the best in World Cinema, plus the occasional crowd pleaser! High definition digital projection and surround sound. Programme widely advertised locally.

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Ditchling Football Club

Sports

Ditchling Football Club

A family friendly orientated club with positive ambitions. New players welcome.

07837 916087

Ditchling Health Centre

Health and Welfare

Ditchling Health Centre

Please see details under Mid Sussex Health Care.

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Ditchling History Project

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling History Project

As an active research group, our key aims are to promote and encourage the study of the history of Ditchling.

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Ditchling Horticultural Society

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Horticultural Society

The Ditchling Horticultural Society is for all who enjoy growing - and showing - fruit, flowers and vegetables

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Ditchling Lawn Tennis Club

Sports

Ditchling Lawn Tennis Club

We are an LTA Registered Venue offering tennis opportunities for residents in the village of Ditchling.   We have just one new macadam court.

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Ditchling Morris

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Morris

Ditchling Morris was formed in 1985 as a family side performing traditional English Morris Dances.

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Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft

Arts and Crafts

Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft has temporarily closed to the public from 23 February 2026.

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Ditchling Parish Council

Help at Hand

Ditchling Parish Council

Full council meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm in Ditchling Village Hall - for confirmation and further details (dates / agendas / minutes), please refer to the Parish Council website

01273 844733

Ditchling Pavilion Club

Function Rooms

Ditchling Pavilion Club

Set in the picturesque recreation ground, the Pavilion is an ideal venue for all occasions and activities.

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Ditchling Pharmacy

Shops and Services

Ditchling Pharmacy

At Ditchling Pharmacy, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible, and delivered with genuine care. Our experienced team takes the time to understand your needs and provide the attention you deserve.

01273 842660

Ditchling Players

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Players

Membership is open to all. Backstage, acting or simply social. Members receive a regular newsletter.

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Ditchling Post Office

Shops and Services

Ditchling Post Office

Discover the convenience of your local Post Office.

01273 842736

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Ditchling Quakers

Churches

Ditchling Quakers

We meet for worship every Sunday 10.30 -11.30am. All welcome.

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Ditchling Rugby Club

Sports

Ditchling Rugby Club

We're always on the look out for new players and in 2019 commenced the long awaited introduction of mini rugby, enthusiastically led by villagers Bee Robinson & Jack Daniels.

07711 097995

Ditchling Scout Group

Children's Facilities

Ditchling Scout Group

We run Beaver, Cub and Scout sections which are open to boys and girls. Each section offers fun, lively, informative age appropriate termly activity programmes for its members. Please refer to our website for further information.

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Ditchling Society

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Society

The Ditchling Society exists to provide a village forum to conserve and secure against threats...

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Ditchling Stoolball Club

Sports

Ditchling Stoolball Club

New members welcome – young blood needed.

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Ditchling Streat and Westmeston Annual Sports

Sports

Ditchling Streat and Westmeston Annual Sports

An inter-village Sport's Day has been held between the villages of Ditchling, Streat and Westmeston since 1935. ...

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Ditchling Toddler Group

Children's Facilities

Ditchling Toddler Group

Ditchling Toddler Group takes place every Tuesday (term time) at Ditchling Village Hall 9:30-11:30AM.

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Ditchling Unitarians

Churches

Ditchling Unitarians

At Ditchling Unitarians we have a welcoming approach to faith. We believe there is a faith within each person which can be discovered and lived.

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Ditchling Village Association

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Village Association

The Ditchling Village Association (DVA) works as a co-ordinator between all the organisations - formal and informal - within the village.

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Ditchling Village Barn & Green

Function Rooms

Ditchling Village Barn & Green

Ditchling Village Barn and Green is managed by Trustees who are residents of Ditchling and are available to book for Weddings and Parties by Ditchling Residents and those who have a close relative living in Ditchling (parents/sibling) only.

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Ditchling Village Hall

Function Rooms

Ditchling Village Hall

Attractive, Convenient, Versatile, Well-Equipped - in short an ideal venue for all types of occasion and activity, for people of all ages, including public entertainments, plays, parties, weddings, dinners, film shows, lunches, meetings, exercise classes, exhibitions and certain indoor sports.

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Ditchling Village Orchard

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Village Orchard

In a small plot of land in Ditchling, within the South Downs National Park, volunteers have created a village orchard as a source of food to be shared, a haven for wildlife, a focus for learning and community activities

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Ditchling Wine Society

Clubs and Societies

Ditchling Wine Society

The membership is currently full, and we have a waiting list. If you are interested in attending as a guest (until a membership vacancy becomes available) please contact the Membership Secretary for a list of forthcoming wine tastings.

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Ditchling Yoga

Health and Welfare

Ditchling Yoga

Sophie teaches hatha, meditation and ashtanga classes, individual sessions, teacher-training, corporate and charity sessions and workshops online and in Ditchling, serving Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill and Brighton, Sussex.

07969 574716

Ditchling Zero

Environment

Ditchling Zero

We help you find climate actions you can take. There should be something for everyone and there is lots of advice available. Every little helps but the more options you can choose the more impact we can have together.

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East Sussex County Council

Help at Hand

East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) provides strategic local government services for the county, including education, social care, highways maintenance, waste management, and libraries.

0345 608 0190

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Eastwood Plant Market

Shops and Services

Eastwood Plant Market

Established in 1971, Peter Eastwood Plants is a family run grower and wholesale supplier of garden plants to garden centres, landscape gardeners and large plantings throughout South East England.

01273 845163

Emmanuel Centre

Function Rooms

Emmanuel Centre

In early 2026, the Emmanuel Centre became the home of the Befriended charity.

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Everflyht Vineyard

Vineyard

Everflyht Vineyard

A single estate vineyard producing sparkling wine in the heart of the South Downs

01273 457713

FPTA of Ditchling CE Primary and Nursery School

Children's Facilities

FPTA of Ditchling CE Primary and Nursery School

Ditchling Friends, Parents and Teachers Association (FPTA) is a friendly group of parents and teachers, which meets regularly to organise a programme of fun events for pupils each year and to raise funds for the school.

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Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling Trust

Clubs and Societies

Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling Trust

We provide financial support to help the PCC to maintain the Church, a Grade I listed building, for future generations. The Friends organisation is non-denominational, and a number of our members are not church goers.

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Greener Hassocks & Ditchling

Environment

Greener Hassocks & Ditchling

Greener Hassocks & Ditchling is a community group run by local volunteers, with no political affiliations. We create and support projects that aim to build our community's resilience to a changing climate and support the transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon lifestyle.

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Honey Beeswax

Shops and Services

Honey Beeswax

Sussex family business www.honeybeeswax.com offer interesting products including classic Irish Avoca Throws and Accessories (until sold out), British wool products from Romney Marsh.

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Hurst, Hassocks & Ditchling U3A

Clubs and Societies

Hurst, Hassocks & Ditchling U3A

We are your local branch of a popular national and international movement dedicated to learning, staying active, self-help and enjoying life for those no longer in full time employment.

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Jointure Studios B&B

Accommodation

Jointure Studios B&B

The Jointure Studios is a unique historic house in the centre of Ditchling, once the workshops of the renowned artist Sir Frank Brangwyn.

01273 841244

Lewes District Council

Help at Hand

Lewes District Council

More information coming soon.

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Library Services

Help at Hand

Library Services

More information coming soon.

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Local Hospitals

Help at Hand

Local Hospitals

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LynnFit

Health and Welfare

LynnFit

Local Personal Trainer. Senior Yoga & Pilates Teacher.

07889 036935

Mid Sussex Golf Club

Sports

Mid Sussex Golf Club

With spectacular views of the South Downs from pretty much every hole, not only will you be playing on one of the flattest, and best kept courses in Sussex, you'll be able to soak up the scenery whilst playing golf.

01273 846567

Mid Sussex Health Care

Health and Welfare

Mid Sussex Health Care

The doctors and staff at Mid Sussex Health Care are proud to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare.

01273 834388

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Mid Sussex Ramblers

Clubs and Societies

Mid Sussex Ramblers

The Mid-Sussex Ramblers Group was formed in 1973 and currently has over 400 members. We offer a varied programme of walks throughout the year to suit most ages and walking abilities.

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Neighbourhood Watch

Help at Hand

Neighbourhood Watch

Your local neighbourhood watch can provide you with all the information to help you combat crime.

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Oldland Windmill Trust

Clubs and Societies

Oldland Windmill Trust

A beautifully restored circa 1703 award winning working Post Windmill, within the South Downs National Park in the heart of the glorious Sussex countryside, open to visitors.

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Poison Ivy

Shops and Services

Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy is an independent Flower & Gift shop with a focus on natural untamed beauty, timeless country florals and Sussex made gifts, for all gift buying occasions.

01273 842777

Pruden and Smith, Goldsmiths & Jewellers

Shops and Services

Pruden and Smith, Goldsmiths & Jewellers

Award-winning jewellery designers with on-site workshop. Specialists in remakes. Workshop tours.

01273 846338

Pétanque in Ditchling

Sports

Pétanque in Ditchling

Pétanque can be played any time on the ‘terrain’ (pitch) between the Village Green and the Church.

07789 375313

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Ridgeview Wine Estate

Vineyard

Ridgeview Wine Estate

RidgeView Estate is dedicated solely to the production of the highest quality sparkling wine from traditional Champagne varieties and methods.

01444 242040

Rosemary Pavey

Arts and Crafts

Rosemary Pavey

Paintings of local interest, landscapes, nature studies, still life, interiors and more, in watercolour, gouche, oils and different drawing media.

01273 842735

Royal British Legion

Clubs and Societies

Royal British Legion

At Remembrance the Branch organises the Poppy Appeal in Ditchling, Streat and Westmeston.  Together with Ditchling Parish Council, we organise the Remembrance Sunday Parade from St Margaret's School to Ditchling War Memorial.

01273 845319

St James Montefiore Cricket Club

Sports

St James Montefiore Cricket Club

St James's Montefiore is a friendly, lively cricket club based between Keymer and Ditchling, East Sussex - about 6 miles north of Brighton & Hove, Sussex.

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St Margaret's Church

Churches

St Margaret's Church

The Church of St Margaret of Antioch is the centrepiece of the ancient and historic village of Ditchling on the borders of East and West Sussex. The present building dates from the late 12th century, sited on the sandy knoll overlooking the village. It is built on top of the earlier Saxon church referred to in the Domesday Book. Remains of the Saxon church are to be found in the lower walls of the nave.

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Stoneywish Nature Reserve

Countryside

Stoneywish Nature Reserve

Set in the picturesque countryside of the South Downs on the outskirts of the historic village of Ditchling, Stoneywish offers a peaceful escape from modern life. Visit our nature reserve for the day or stay longer and pitch up in our back to basics camping field.

01273 843498

Sussex Guild - Contempory Craft Show

Arts and Crafts

Sussex Guild - Contempory Craft Show

We are a group of highly-skilled designer makers living in Sussex and the adjoining counties. We hope you will enjoy looking at these web pages, discovering where you can meet us and see our work.

01273 479565

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Sussex Nomads Cycling Club

Sports

Sussex Nomads Cycling Club

Sussex Nomads are a long-established cycling club based in mid-Sussex.

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Sussex Police

Help at Hand

Sussex Police

More information coming soon.

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Sussex Vale Rotary

Clubs and Societies

Sussex Vale Rotary

More information coming soon.

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Swallowfield Cottages

Accommodation

Swallowfield Cottages

Swallowfield Cottages offer two separate 4 star rated Victorian self-catering holiday cottages in the heart of the Keymer Conservation Area.

07751 579720

Teresa Gane

Health and Welfare

Teresa Gane

Teresa Gane has been running mindfulness courses, workshops and drop-ins since 2008. She is passionate about enabling people to bring mindfulness into their everyday lives and promoting well-being in schools & colleges and the wider community.

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The Bull

Accommodation

The Bull

An award-winning 16th century inn, featuring beautiful bedrooms and a contemporary touch.

01273 843147

The Bull 

Pubs & Restaurants

The Bull 

An award-winning 16th century inn, featuring beautiful bedrooms and a contemporary touch. With chefs sourcing fresh ingredients from the kitchen garden and beer direct from their own brewery.

01273 843147

The Green Welly 

Pubs & Restaurants

The Green Welly 

A beautifully refurbished café with a garden in the heart of the village.

01273 841010

The Monday Group 

Countryside

The Monday Group 

We are an organisation of volunteer workers in the heart of Sussex, founded in 1961, who build and maintain stiles and other wooden structures on public rights-of-way, as well as working to keep them clear of obstructions and overgrowth.

07510 127161

The Nutmeg Tree 

Pubs & Restaurants

The Nutmeg Tree 

More information coming soon.

01273 842708

The Old Surgery

Accommodation

The Old Surgery

Holiday cottage for two in Ditchling East Sussex. In the South Downs National Park near Ditchling Beacon. Close to Brighton.

01273 846840

The Rude Mechanical ..

Clubs and Societies

The Rude Mechanical ..

The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company has been creating original theatre inspired by the traditions and style of Commedia dell'Arte since 1999.

01323 501260

The White Horse

Pubs & Restaurants

The White Horse

Situated in the beautifully picturesque and historical village of Ditchling, The White Horse offers a wonderful place to eat, sleep and drink.

01273 842006

The White Horse 

Accommodation

The White Horse 

Situated in the beautifully picturesque and historical village of Ditchling, The White Horse offers a wonderful place to eat, sleep and drink.

01273 842006

Tilia Publishing UK 

Shops and Services

Tilia Publishing UK 

Tilia Publishing UK is a small publisher of books and greeting cards based in Ditchling.

07833 741757

Tovey Lodge

Accommodation

Tovey Lodge

Charming Self-catering cottage below the Ditchling Beacon.

01273 256156

Turner Dumbrell Workshops

Arts and Crafts

Turner Dumbrell Workshops

The workshops were converted from the buildings of North End Farm. They are let by the Trustees of the Turner-Dumbrell Foundation to tenants who are engaged in art or craft work or who are in business for the first time.

01444 222454

Turner-Dumbrell Foundation

Countryside

Turner-Dumbrell Foundation

The Turner-Dumbrell Foundation is a grant making trust supporting charitable organisations in the village of Ditchling in Sussex, and the surrounding area.

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Vivace! Choir

Clubs and Societies

Vivace! Choir

We are a small choir of mixed voices based in Ditchling. Our motto is 'Ubi Caritas et Amor' (Where there is love and charity) and we hope that you will come along to one of our future concerts and experience for yourself the joy that an evening with Vivace! can bring.

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Westmeston Parish Hall

Function Rooms

Westmeston Parish Hall

The Parish Hall is available for events throughout the year. This is a great venue for parties, wedding receptions, anniversaries, christenings, workshop days and seminars.

01273 844743

Window Gallery

Arts and Crafts

Window Gallery

Contemporary works of art and craft: - paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, glass, jewellery and more, featuring the work of Philip Dunn, Brighton's most famous painter of deckchairs and founder member of the Artists' Open Houses.

07986 938750

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