How to find us

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
Lodge Hill Lane
Ditchling
East Sussex
BN6 8SP

Rail

Hassocks Train Station is approximately 1.5 miles from Ditchling on the Brighton to London route. There are regular trains from London (Victoria, St Pancras or London Bridge stations: approximately 50 minutes journey) and Brighton (approximately 10 minutes journey). Go to National Rail Enquiries for more information.

From Hassocks it is either a 5 minute taxi journey or a leisurely walk or cycle to Ditchling. Five Star Taxis is based in Hassocks (t: 01273 846666).

Bus

To find out more about bus services to Ditchling, go to Traveline for more information. You can travel by bus to Ditchling from

  • Hurstpierpoint on the 33 Service on Saturdays (1 service only)
  • Lewes on the 167 Service on Monday – Friday
  • Brighton on the 271 Service on Sundays and Public Holidays, which goes to Hassocks. You can continue on foot, by bike or taxi.

Foot

Ditchling is situated in the South Downs National Park and there are a variety of routes to suit all abilities. Follow in the artists’ footsteps and walk from Hassocks to Ditchling, or if you are feeling a little more energetic, hike from the South Downs Way at Ditchling Beacon.

Bike

Ditchling is a short cycle off the South Downs Way. Go to Sustrans for more information. You can even hire a bike for the day from Hassocks Train Station, with a 10% discount when you visit the museum – contact Hassocks Community Cycle Hire for more information.

Car

Ditchling is 10 minutes from the A23, which runs between London and Brighton. Turn onto the A273 and follow signs to Ditchling. The museum is located in the centre of the village, just off the B2116 on Lodge Hill Lane, next to the village green and duck pond.

Parking

Visitors are encouraged to park in the new Keymer Road car park, which is on the north side of the B2116. Parking is also available at the Village Hall car park. Both are a 2-3 minute walk from the museum.

There are two disabled parking bays on-site at the museum; please call 01273 844744 to book a disabled parking space.

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