Rottingdean Heritage

Rottingdean Heritage Rottingdean Heritage looks after the Grange Gallery, Museum and Gardens, Windmill, Golden Square Washhouse and village Phone Box.

RH also is involved in trying to preserve the beautiful downland around the village and the wonderful historic buildings. Originating from the former Rottingdean Ratepayers’ Association the Society, as we know it today, came into being following the publication of the 1947 Town and Country Planning Act whereby every local authority had to submit a development plan by the end of that year. Resident

s felt that Rottingdean was taking a disproportionate share of the proposed increase in housing which would effectively ruin its historic village character. One of the early successes of the Preservation Society was their opposition to the development of the Kipling Gardens, now such a centerpiece of the village, and the Society still retains strong management liaison with the City Council via a member of its Executive Committee and The Friends of Kipling Gardens. While development and population have moved on apace over the past half-century the aims of the Society remain the same – to preserve its historic buildings, cultivate and encourage interest in them and the village and oppose, where possible, any schemes that would threaten the unique character of Rottingdean. The Society continues to keep a watchful eye on planning applications and liaise closely in this with the Parish Council. When the Rottingdean Parish Council was reformed in 1996 the question was asked as to whether the Preservation Society was still essential for the wellbeing of the village. But the roles of the two organisations differ considerably and the Preservation Society remains essential for the upkeep and maintenance of the several important village assets – the Windmill, the Grange Museum and Art Gallery, the Grange Gardens, the Golden Square Washhouse and the village's iconic red Telephone Box. These responsibilities lay outside the local government remit of the Parish Council and rest squarely on the shoulders of the many volunteers who form the backbone of the Society today. Importantly, the separate identities of the two organisations also allow for the Preservation Society to make representations on matters where its views might differ from those of the Parish Council. In December 2020 the Society changed its name from Rottingdean Preservation Society to Rottingdean Heritage to further establish a differential between it and the work of the Parish Council. Rottingdean Heritage continues its charitable work and welcomes new members who want to support it in the future.

Huge activity at Rottingdean Windmill today with teams working on the planned maintenance. The sweeps are being taken...
16/06/2026

Huge activity at Rottingdean Windmill today with teams working on the planned maintenance. The sweeps are being taken down and the Windmill will now be put in scaffolding for the work to continue. We are very aware that the Windmill is situated in a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) with skylarks and other wildlife and vegetation in the surrounding area and will be working very closely with the Beacon Hill Ranger throughout the period of the work taking place so that we can take all necessary steps to protect the environment.

It’s the final week for our ‘6 Perspectives’ exhibition at The Grange Gallery. We do hope you can visit and see the ...
15/06/2026

It’s the final week for our ‘6 Perspectives’ exhibition at The Grange Gallery. We do hope you can visit and see the eclectic range of art from this talented group of artists..

The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) is located on The Green in the picturesque village-on-the-sea of Rottingdean in East Sussex. We are opposite the village pond and The Plough Public House. The exhibition is on a first floor (above Rottingdean Library) and a chairlift is available. Gallery opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and Sunday 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Admission free.

Rottingdean Heritage CIO is a locally run charity. Please do look at our website for information on what Rottingdean Heritage looks after in our beautiful village, and please do sign up if you’d like to receive quarterly newsletters. www.rottingdeanheritage.org.uk





Save the date! Our this year is by EQ Nicholson. The Grange Gallery, Rottingdean is presenting the third in its series...
12/06/2026

Save the date! Our this year is by EQ Nicholson. The Grange Gallery, Rottingdean is presenting the third in its series of acclaimed exhibitions on the life and work of members of the family of the celebrated artist William Nicholson, who lived there from 1910 – 1914. In 2022, William himself was the subject, followed in 2024 by his wife Mabel Pryde Nicholson – the first comprehensive exhibition of her paintings for more than a century. This summer, we are delighted to showcase the work of E.Q. Nicholson (William and Mabel’s daughter-in-law) and, in particular, the paintings she produced in the 1940s, a remarkable decade when she lived at Alderholt Mill in Dorset. The exhibition shows some of her finest work from that period – the landscape and garden around the house and interiors with ceramics and flowers – joyful idiosyncratic depictions of the life in the English countryside. E Q Nicholson is open from Saturday 18th July until Saturday 29th August 2026.

The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) is located on The Green in the picturesque village-on-the-sea of Rottingdean in East Sussex. We are opposite the village pond and The Plough Public House. The exhibition is on a first floor (above Rottingdean Library) and a chairlift is available. Gallery opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and Sunday 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Admission free.

If you call into Gertrude’s gallery you’ll always find an artist in residence.Gertrude’s Garden Arts and Crafts is a sma...
10/06/2026

If you call into Gertrude’s gallery you’ll always find an artist in residence.

Gertrude’s Garden Arts and Crafts is a small, boutique gallery located in The Grange Gardens showing the works of 7 local artists. Artwork includes paintings, textiles, jewellery, glass, ceramics, aromatic products and much more. We welcome a different Guest Artist every two weeks, so there’s always something new to discover. Open throughout the summer, only closing when The Grange Tea Garden Cafe shuts for the winter at the end of September. The perfect location for a delightful afternoon tea accompanied but a spot of shopping for that special present.

Shown here are Louise a brilliant quilter who also makes the best bags from recycled fabrics, plus Kim who paints fabulous quirky animals and lush landscapes.

Do visit us Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm, we’re located at the rear of the Grange, in the exquisite gardens, adjacent to the tea room.

. Our current exhibition is looking wonderful. On until Sunday, 21st June. ‘6 Perspectives’ features Ian Boutell, Dawn C...
03/06/2026

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Our current exhibition is looking wonderful. On until Sunday, 21st June. ‘6 Perspectives’ features Ian Boutell, Dawn Carey, Michael Hutley, Jill Morris, Maggie Philo and Jill Wilkinson. Fourteen years after graduating together, these six artists reunite to present a dynamic group exhibition shaped by shared beginnings and distinct creative paths.

Spanning abstract painting, assemblage, collage, still life, textiles and sculpture, the show brings together diverse practices in a conversation about time, material and artistic evolution.

The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) is located on The Green in the picturesque village-on-the-sea of Rottingdean in East Sussex. We are opposite the village pond and The Plough Public House. The exhibition is on a first floor (above Rottingdean Library) and a chairlift is available. Gallery opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and Sunday 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Admission free.

Rottingdean Heritage CIO is a locally run charity. Please do look at our website for information on what Rottingdean Heritage looks after in our beautiful village, and please do sign up if you’d like to receive quarterly newsletters. www.rottingdeanheritage.org.uk





We were very pleased to welcome Chris Ward MP to our historic windmill - see the report here.
02/06/2026

We were very pleased to welcome Chris Ward MP to our historic windmill - see the report here.

Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, visited Rottingdean Windmill on Beacon Hill.

WINDMILL UPDATEFollowing our posts advising of the planned major maintenance work on the Mill, we are pleased to give an...
01/06/2026

WINDMILL UPDATE

Following our posts advising of the planned major maintenance work on the Mill, we are pleased to give another update.

We now expect that on 8th June the signs and barriers around the windmill will go up and then the lorry to take the sweeps away should arrive on 9th June.

The Windmill will then be put in scaffolding for the work to continue. We are very aware that the Windmill is situated in a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) with skylarks and other wildlife and vegetation in the surrounding area and will be working very closely with the Beacon Hill Ranger throughout the period of the work taking place so that we can take all necessary steps to protect the environment.

WEDNESDAY AT ONE Coming up this week Wednesday 3rd June is Bob Smale with his lunchtime talk ‘Brighton Rock: The Book, t...
30/05/2026

WEDNESDAY AT ONE Coming up this week Wednesday 3rd June is Bob Smale with his lunchtime talk ‘Brighton Rock: The Book, the Film, the City’. No booking required - suggested donation of £3.00. We look forward to seeing you at The Grange Gallery, Rottingdean

Artists for our ‘6 Perspectives’ exhibition opening tomorrow are getting on with the hanging process well! Looking forwa...
26/05/2026

Artists for our ‘6 Perspectives’ exhibition opening tomorrow are getting on with the hanging process well! Looking forward to seeing all the visitors :)
The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) is located on The Green in the picturesque village-on-the-sea of Rottingdean in East Sussex. We are opposite the village pond and The Plough Public House. The exhibition is on a first floor (above Rottingdean Library) and a chairlift is available. Gallery opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and Sunday 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Admission free.

Rottingdean Heritage CIO is a locally run charity. Please do look at our website for information on what Rottingdean Heritage looks after in our beautiful village, and please do sign up if you’d like to receive quarterly newsletters.  www.rottingdeanheritage.org.uk 





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The Grange, The Green
Brighton And Hove
BN27HA

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+441273301004

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