Holy Cross Festival of Christmas Trees

The popular annual Festival of Christmas Trees at Holy Cross Church Uckfield was a great success again this year.  6399 visitors came to The Church of the Holy Cross to see Tenth year of the Festival of Christmas Trees!  There were 98 decorated positions to be seen and admired.  Amongst

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Christmas Food & Festive Market

Friday 1st December 2017 – Uckfield’s Late Night Shopping Event At Bridge Cottage we offered our Food and Festive Market for the Uckfield Late Night Shopping Event.  Harvey’s Brewery were here with their mobile bar and shop. We had many stall holders selling food, drink and festive gifts. During the open hours

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UDPS 2018 Calendar now available

UDPS 2018 Calendar Uckfield and District Preservation Society are pleased to launch the 2018 calendar, featuring images taken from our archive collection of local scenes of a bygone era. The calendar is A5 landscape in size (21cmx14.5cm) and opens out to A4 for each month of the year.  The local

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Tudor & Stuart Life – Rocks Park School

Our Education team were pleased to welcome Yr 2 from Rocks Park Primary School on Monday 20th November for their workshop on life during the Tudor & Stuart period.  This workshop enhanced their current history topic exploring The Great Fire of London. During the workshop pupils learnt about food, buildings

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World War 2 Workshop – Rocks Park School

World War 2 Workshop – Rocks Park School We welcomed Rocks Park School on Monday 6th November for a WW2 themed visit. The children enjoyed handling objects from the period and learning about evacuees in Uckfield. Here at Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre we can provide workshops, tours and education visits

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Victorian Day

Yr 3 St Philip’s Primary School – VICTORIAN DAY Local Uckfield school children visited us on Monday 13th November for a Victorian Workshop. Our education officers got into character for the workshop, with Maria as our Victorian Cook and Nicola as the School Mistress. Yr 3 were taken on a

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WINNERS at CPRE Sussex 2017 Countryside awards

CPRE Sussex 2017 Countryside awards Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre wins full award in ‘Making Places Design’ section. The CPRE Sussex 2017 Countryside awards presentations took place at a evening ceremony on Wednesday 11th October hosted by Lord and Lady Egremont at Petworth House. At the event, Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre

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Open Day & Half Term Fun [2nd June 2017]

Bring the family along to Bridge Cottage during half term for some fun! Entry price includes a children’s quiz trail, crafts, exhibitions and colouring competition. £3/adult, £2/child, £8/family. 2nd June 2017, 10am – 2 pm  

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Weddings At The Cottage

We look forward to showcasing Bridge Cottage as a unique wedding venue at our forthcoming Wedding Exhibition & Fayre. During our exhibition we have a gorgeous gift pack to give the first couple who books their special day at Bridge Cottage. Pop in and see us to find out more

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Uckfield Scouts: Alpha Troop

Well Done Alpha Troop Uckfield Scouts for earning your ‘Local Knowledge’ Badge after attending our workshop here on Thursday evening ‘The History of Uckfield’. Maria and Nicola our Education Officers are here to welcome any local group/club/school and facilitate educational workshops/tours according to your need. More details here: http://www.bridgecottageuckfield.co.uk/school-visits/

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