Rottingdean Heritage - Rottingdean Heritage

Conserving & Enhancing The Village

The name 'Rottingdean' is believed to come from the 'Rōta', a leader of a band of Saxons who invaded the region in 450–500 AD

Notable residents who called Rottingdean home: the author Rudyard Kipling, and the artist William Nicholson.

The Grange has a museum, art gallery, and several exhibitions throughout the year

What's On...

The Grange Art Gallery

Art Exhibition

Laura Callaghan – Ebb and Flow Wild Waters. 4 February - 1 March 2026

Museum Spotlight:

History

Historic Pubs and Inns of Rottingdean in our Museum - Free Entry

Talks & Tours

Wednesdays at one

The very popular Wednesdays at One talks & tours resumes this May

What's Inside?

The Grange

The Grange in Rottingdean is free to visit and open Wednesday – Sunday. Opening times.

The Grange Museum

The Kipling Room

Mabel Pryde Nicholson Exhibition

History Talks

Notable Residents

The Grange Gallery

What's Outside?

Around Rottingdean

Please check our Opening Times page for more information

Conserving & Enhancing The Village

What's On...

The Grange Art Gallery

Laura Callaghan – Ebb and Flow Wild Waters. 4 February - 1 March 2026

Museum Spotlight:

Historic Pubs and Inns of Rottingdean in our Museum - Free Entry

Talks & Tours

The very popular Wednesdays at One talks & tours resumes this May

What's Inside?

The Grange

The Grange Museum

The Kipling Room

Mabel Pryde Nicholson Exhibition

History Talks

Notable Residents

The Grange Gallery

What's Outside?

Around Rottingdean

The Grange Garden

Tea Garden

Gertrude’s

The Windmill

The Wash House

Village Phone Box

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