About
Pay What You Can day comes to Charleston in Firle
We offer monthly Pay What You Can days on the last Sunday of each month. From October, you can do this at Charleston in Firle as well as Charleston in Lewes.
Our first Pay What You Can Day in Firle is on Sunday 25 October. Charleston in Lewes is closed that day while we install our new exhibitions. From November, Pay What You Can Day will run at both sites.
2026 Dates:
Sunday 25 October 2026 - Charleston in Firle only
Sunday 29 November 2026 - Charleston in Firle and Charleston in Lewes
Sunday 27 December 2026 - Charleston in Firle and Charleston in Lewes
How it works
Buy your ticket at the door on the day and pay what you choose.
To guarantee entry, book online in advance.
You can travel to Charleston in Firle for Pay What You Can days on the Sussex Art Shuttle, our hop-on-hop-off bus running between Eastbourne and Lewes. See the route and timetable
Free family workshops
As part of Pay What You Can Day, there will also be a FREE family-friendly art workshop. Take inspiration from our exhibitions and create your own masterpiece to take home with you. Each session we will experiment with different materials and learn new skills.
No booking required-just drop in and get involved!
‘Still Life Studio’, 25 October - Charleston in Firle, Find out more.
‘Stitch Your Idea’, 29 November - Charleston in Lewes, Find out more.
‘Make Your Own Zine’, 27 December - Charleston in Lewes, Find out more.
we will be closed at Charleston in Lewes to install our new season of exhibitions so the free workshop will take place at Charleston in Firle.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Standard | £12.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Book Tickets Online
Opening Times
| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (29 Nov 2026) | ||
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| Sunday | 10:00 | |
| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (27 Dec 2026) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (31 Jan 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (28 Feb 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (28 Mar 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (25 Apr 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (30 May 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (27 June 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (25 July 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (29 Aug 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (26 Sept 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (31 Oct 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (28 Nov 2027) | ||
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| Lewes Exhibitions Pay What You Can (26 Dec 2027) | ||
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