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
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
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
Halloween 2017
Halloween 2017 Our Halloween event was open Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October. Members of the public dared to enter and listened the tale of the Bridge Cottage Witch! We had many entries to our pumpkin carving competition! See a photo of some of the entries below. The FREE ENTRY
A Journey Through The Archives
Thank you to all who came to our talk last night. We were treated to a journey through the Uckfield and District Preservation Society archives by our own Heritage Education Officer & Archivist Maria Kirk. Maria shared with us the fascinating diaries of Uckfield business man George St. John Smith
National Volunteers Week
It’s National Volunteers Week from today. A big thank you to all our volunteers across Uckfield and District Preservation Society sites: Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre, Nutley Windmill and UDPS Charity Shop. We couldn’t run without you! Interested in getting involved? See our website for more information or pop along to
Don’t Forget: We are open to the public every Friday
Bridge Cottage is open to the public every Friday. Come and have a look around. Here’s Lovely Madeline in our shop ready to great you.
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
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
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/
