Ditchling Village Directory
Accommodation
10 High Street
A beautifully restored 2 double bedroomed cottage right in the heart of Ditchling Village.
01273 841987
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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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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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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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
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
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
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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Help at Hand
Citizens Advice
Our local office is Lewes District Citizens Advice.
01273 007557
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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
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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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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Children's Facilities
Ditchling CE Primary & Nursery School
Ditchling (St Margaret's) CE Primary and Nursery School.
01273 844130
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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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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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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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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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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Sports
Ditchling Football Club
A family friendly orientated club with positive ambitions. New players welcome.
07837 916087
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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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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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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Clubs and Societies
Ditchling Morris
Ditchling Morris was formed in 1985 as a family side performing traditional English Morris Dances.
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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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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
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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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
Clubs and Societies
Ditchling Players
Membership is open to all. Backstage, acting or simply social. Members receive a regular newsletter.
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Shops and Services
Ditchling Post Office
Discover the convenience of your local Post Office.
01273 842736
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Churches
Ditchling Quakers
We meet for worship every Sunday 10.30 -11.30am. All welcome.
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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
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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Clubs and Societies
Ditchling Society
The Ditchling Society exists to provide a village forum to conserve and secure against threats...
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Sports
Ditchling Stoolball Club
New members welcome – young blood needed.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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
Function Rooms
Emmanuel Centre
In early 2026, the Emmanuel Centre became the home of the Befriended charity.
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Vineyard
Everflyht Vineyard
A single estate vineyard producing sparkling wine in the heart of the South Downs
01273 457713
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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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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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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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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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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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
Help at Hand
Lewes District Council
More information coming soon.
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Health and Welfare
LynnFit
Local Personal Trainer. Senior Yoga & Pilates Teacher.
07889 036935
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
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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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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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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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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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
Shops and Services
Pruden and Smith, Goldsmiths & Jewellers
Award-winning jewellery designers with on-site workshop. Specialists in remakes. Workshop tours.
01273 846338
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
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
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
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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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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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
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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Sports
Sussex Nomads Cycling Club
Sussex Nomads are a long-established cycling club based in mid-Sussex.
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Clubs and Societies
Sussex Vale Rotary
More information coming soon.
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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
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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Accommodation
The Bull
An award-winning 16th century inn, featuring beautiful bedrooms and a contemporary touch.
01273 843147
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
Pubs & Restaurants
The Green Welly
A beautifully refurbished café with a garden in the heart of the village.
01273 841010
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
Pubs & Restaurants
The Nutmeg Tree
More information coming soon.
01273 842708
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
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
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
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
Shops and Services
Tilia Publishing UK
Tilia Publishing UK is a small publisher of books and greeting cards based in Ditchling.
07833 741757
Accommodation
Tovey Lodge
Charming Self-catering cottage below the Ditchling Beacon.
01273 256156
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
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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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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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
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.
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