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Museums · South East England

Charleston House

In or near Alfriston.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly★ 4.6 · 865 Google reviews

Charleston House — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.

Charleston House, Firle - geograph.org.uk - 7812578

PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Berwick · 3.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Charleston House is a museum located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Firle Escarpment SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Charleston House is a museum located in South-East England. It is notable for its association with the Bloomsbury Group and serves as a showcase of their artistic and literary heritage. The house is a designated Grade I listed building.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8427, 0.1156
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Selmeston
Postcode
BN8 6LL
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes
Nearest railway station
Berwick — 3.5 km
Opening
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charleston House?
Charleston House is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN8 6LL), in the parish of Selmeston.
What is Charleston House?
Charleston House — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Charleston House?
The nearest railway station is Berwick, about 3.5 km away. The nearest town is Alfriston. Drivers can use postcode BN8 6LL.
Is Charleston House a protected site?
Yes — Charleston House is part of the Firle Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Charleston House?
The nearest railway station is Berwick, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN8 6LL.