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Charleston, Lewes

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#2 of 12 in Historic Sites in Lewes

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.

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By Fl01995 On March 19, 2018

My family like to walk here from Firle and go to the cafe in the summer. Quite expensive food/drinks, but it is very out of the way and a really nice place to visit so its not too bad. The house is in... more »
By middleagedlawyer On March 19, 2018

helpful staff and knowledgeable guide. the food was very reasonably priced in the café. Check times of opening and tour times! more »
By MuseumStoreShopper On March 16, 2018

It's hard for me to be impartial because this was a "bucket list" fine art destination for me: the work of the Bloomsbury set has been an interest of mine for many years. I've read many a book on the ... more »

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By Melina Merlin On April 7, 2018

Easy to go back on time here. As an artist with so much to see and feel. Knowledgeable staff too. A lovely afternoon.

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By Niki di Palma On March 31, 2018

Really gorgeous and fascinating, but I wanted more time to look round. And fisappointed we weren't shown the kitchen.

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By Benjamin Michel On October 17, 2017

I did not know what to expect, but I can honestly say that Charleston Farmhouse is one of my all time favourite places. If I did not live so far away I would go there every week. Our tour guide Pennie was so inspiring and made the house come alive. If you are in East Sussex do go there. You will not be disappointed.

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By Hollie Golightly On September 26, 2017

Beautiful place with such unique interior designs. Truly a pleasure to see, I was only saddened not to be allowed to take photographs and that the books on the gift shop didn't really capture what I saw there. The staff are wonderful.

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By Eric Baxter On October 3, 2017

I don't wish to scythe my way through throngs, but a highly civilised thing to do is to park at The Ram in Firle, walk the loop to Charleston and then sink a hard earned locally brewed Burning Sky pint, in said Ram. If there weren't kids involved, one of which, the weak willed sap I am, I carried nigh on 2 mile, I may have been able to become more culturally involved. I hope it's good. All this goes to prove you can be oldish in a vaguely youthful fashion, reminding you gently it's perhaps a little too early to be bereft of hope.

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