Summer Outdoor Painting Group Information 2025
Running from the end of June to the end of September join us at different locations to take in the atmosphere and enjoy some creative time together.
We kick off in May, so fingers crossed the weather doesn’t deter our first outing!
If you haven’t tried ‘plein air’ art before, now’s your chance. It’s open to all members, and their guests, of all abilities so please put the dates in your diary, come along and enjoy a fun day out at some lovely venues.
This year, we’ve added a few more Saturdays and hope this will open up the opportunity for more folk to join in. We’ve also set up a What’s App group ‘BDAG art group outdoor painting’ and would encourage you to join. This enables you to tell us if you’re ‘lost’ or can’t make it or if we need to make any last-minute changes due to weather etc.
To add yourself, just contact Ruth 07552 616 010 or Sheila on 08388 400 083
We meet at 10am and leave at 3pm but you do not have to be there for the whole session.
Please bring your own equipment and a packed lunch. All locations have parking and toilets.
We ask those attending for a £1 contribution as a charitable donation for venues or towards a bottle of wine for hosts at private venues.
Any problems or queries contact Ruth Short on 01424 254566 or 07552 616010 LOOK OUT FOR OUR RED MARKER ARROWS SHOWING WHERE TO MEET AND PARK.
Dates at a glance: May 8 & 24. June 5 & 19. July 3 & 17. August 14 & 28. September 25
Full details of Venues and how to find them below: See printable pdf of dates and locations HERE
Thursday 8th May - Mountfield Court, Robertsbridge. TN325JP
Old house, gardens, ancient trees and woodland, views, Rhododendrons in full flower .
Saturday 24th May - Ashburnham Place, Battle TN33 9NF
Meet in main car park behind the church.
Lovely buildings, garden, lakes and a church
Thursday 5th June Durhamford Manor, Stream Lane, Sedlescombe TN33 0PB
Lovely house and gardens.
Thursday 19th June Winchelsea BeachTN36 4ND
Meet at the cafe. Suggest that you park along Pett Level Road.
Beach, sea and windy weather!
Thursday 3rd July St Oswald’s Church, Hooe, near Ninfield TN33 9HB
Beautiful ancient church. Lovely grounds and trees. Far reaching views.
Thursday 17th July Bodiam Castle, TN325UA
Parking, free entry for NationalTrust members. Meet outside the cafe.
Castle, Ancient Bridge, river views.
Thursday 14th August Kitchenham Farm, Kitchenham Rd, Battle TN33 9NP
On the right, after Ashburnham Place. Take second entrance and park near farmhouse.
Beautiful gardens, views and farmhouse. Wet weather shelter.
Thursday 28th August Brook Lodge Farm, Pottery Lane, Brede. TN31 6HB
Beautiful views, old buildings, Georgian House, fields of Sunflowers.
Thursday 11th Sept Hastings Country Park Visitor Centre,
The BaleHouse, Lower Coastguard Lane, Fairlight TN35 4AD
Far reaching views across out to sea.
Thursday 25th Sept St Leonards’ Seafront, Bo-Peep Beach TN38 0AE
Meet at West Marina Gardens. seafront car park.(Old Bathing PoolSite)
Beach huts, sea views to Beachy Head. Distant views of Hastings’ Marina building and pier
Battle and District Arts Group holds Public Liability Insurance (Third Party) in respect of all of its activities. However, members and any guest should be aware that it is their personal responsibility to take due care regarding their own health and safety whilst partaking in any BDAG activity. Due care is also required with regard to the risk of damage to both BDAG and third-party property by members and their guests for which they may be liable.
Please note that facilities may not be developed for disabled access
