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Wondering what to do this Bank Holiday Monday – visit Open Houses!

No 35 Meryl Stringell – Still Life with Silver Pot – Ditchling trail

Why not have a day out in the historic Downland village of Ditchling?
Located at the foot of Ditchling Beacon and nestled within the South Downs National Park, Ditchling village plays host to a selection of contemporary artists, craftspeople, and designers/ makers, showcasing a range of high-quality work. Spend a beautiful day meeting the artists and makers, and visit the cafes and pubs, offering delicious meals and refreshments.

Houses open in Ditchling:
Lisa Scholz and Guest Artists
Charlie Batty
Studio 21
Dymocks End Studio
Blue Shed Studio
Three Free
No 37
No 35
The Annex Black Dog Hill
Ruth Gaskell and Guests
Pruden and Smith
Attic

No37 Jo Watters Pawlowski – Sandfield Pond III – Ditchling trail

Or back in town, the Hove trail offers a truly inspiring selection of creative work. Previous festivals have seen Hove trail’s houses win Best Open House, plus several runners-up, with carefully curated shows to delight art lovers of all ages. This year there are several exciting new houses to explore! At every house look out for the Hove Trotter Children’s Quiz, sponsored by The Book Nook, featuring a drawing competition with lots of prizes on offer!

Houses open in Hove:
Life Love and Me
The Flamingo House and Garden
Cameron Contemporary Art
The Claremont
Paul Holton
Dion Salvador Lloyd
Quirky Quail and Sane Jane
Art in Bloom
Abstract Will