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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. Residents 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.

03/11/2026

🎨 VOLUNTEERS WANTED – THE GRANGE GALLERY, ROTTINGDEAN

Do you enjoy art, meeting people and being part of your local community?

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our lovely team of gallery stewards and help keep this much-loved gallery thriving.

Ideally, we’re looking for people who can commit to two or more 3-hour shifts per month.

No previous experience necessary – just a friendly manner and a willingness to help. Full training provided, and you’ll never be on your own as we always have two stewards on duty together.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Contact [email protected] for more information.

02/11/2026

We’re very pleased to share details on this next talk at the Rottingdean Whiteway Centre. This will be of great interest to bird-watchers and people interested in our farming life today.

We can probably all agree that protecting endangered wildlife species is important. Preserving habitats is often seen as a first priority, yet when this fails, how much further should we intervene? We are delighted to welcome Professor Nick Sotherton, an expert in wildlife conservation, who will discuss the dilemma of what is the ‘right level’ of human intervention.
This is your chance to be inspired by another inspirational speaker from Sussex. Saturday 14th November at 10.30 am . Ticket price is just £10, which includes a great discussion, tea/coffee and biscuits!https://www.rwc.org.uk/special_events.

29/10/2026

Our current exhibition by Fiveways Artists is on and in full swing.
We have works by twelve of this very well-known group of artists and they are exhibiting an eclectic range of works with us at The Grange Gallery.

Artists are Sam Beck, Martin Brown, Linda Church, Jude Clynic, Mark Findlay, Angie Harrison, Hiroko Lewis, Val Mager, Carolyn Nicholls, Jane Palmer, Jing Wang and Eva Wibberley.

The exhibition is on until Sunday 22nd November and we look forward to welcoming you.

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.

27/10/2026

It’s great to see how an exhibition evolves. Here are the ‘before, during and after shots from yesterday’s hang from Fiveways Artists. It’s looking great already!

We have works by twelve of this very well-known group of artists and they are exhibiting an eclectic range of works with us at The Grange Gallery.

Artists are Sam Beck, Martin Brown, Linda Church, Jude Clynic, Mark Findlay, Angie Harrison, Hiroko Lewis, Val Mager, Carolyn Nicholls, Jane Palmer, Jing Wang and Eva Wibberley.

The exhibition opens tomorrow, Wednesday 28th October and is on until Sunday 22nd November. We look forward to welcoming you.

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.

26/10/2026

Fantastic event at Rottingdean Library held by the Friends of Rottingdean Library. Many thanks to our super librarian David :).

26/10/2026

We are very pleased to welcome Fiveways Artists to The Grange Gallery.

We have works by twelve of this very well-known group in the Brighton Open House trail and they are exhibiting an eclectic range of works with us at The Grange Gallery.

Artists are Sam Beck, Martin Brown, Linda Church, Jude Clynic, Mark Findlay, Angie Harrison, Hiroko Lewis, Val Mager, Carolyn Nicholls, Jane Palmer, Jing Wang and Eva Wibberley.

The exhibition opens on Wednesday 28th October and is on until Sunday 22nd November. We look forward to welcoming you.

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.

22/10/2026

There are still some tickets left for this talk on Saturday - to book please go to rwc.org.uk

22/10/2026

Even without the sweeps our Windmill still looks stunning in this Autumn landscape.

Of the four sweeps on the Mill two were found to be in need of renewal so these are being rebuilt by Paul our millwright at his headquarters in Broad Oak and when these sweeps are completed they will be attached to the new stocks which were made in Holland and which are now with Pau. The replacing of the sweeps, which will probably take two days, will be very dependant on weather conditions as the ground needs to be dry enough for the large and heavy crane, and also a mean wind speed of less than 10mph is needed for the crane to work with safety.

Thank you to all for your interest in our stunning village landmark and for your patience during this extensive repair period.

21/10/2026

Take shelter from the rain and come and visit our stunning exhibition ‘From The Earth’ which features three distinctive Sussex artists, each with a unique take on their chosen discipline.

You’ll find Mark who blends photography, painting and collage, Alan who translates architectural precision into ceramic art and Gareth who paints landscapes in Acrylic and Oil.

The exhibition is open now and runs to Sunday 25th October.

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.

20/10/2026

https://vimeo.com/1233651750?fl=pl&fe=sh
Another super video showing Rottingdean Windmill and our beautiful landscape. Of the four sweeps on the Mill two were found to be in need of renewal so these are being rebuilt by Paul our millwright at his headquarters in Broad Oak which is just north of Heathfield and when these sweeps are completed they will be attached to the new stocks which are now at Broadoak, having been made in Holland. The replacing of the sweeps, which will probably take two days, will be very dependant on weather conditions as the ground needs to be dry enough for the large and heavy crane, and also a mean wind speed of less than 10mph is needed for the crane to work with safety. With thanks as always to Wayne for these excellent films.

This is "Windmill Restoration Update - 4K" by Wayne Matthews-Stroud on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Address

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

Telephone

+441273301004

Website

http://www.rottingdeanheritage.org.uk/contact

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