Communities
Communities sit at the heart of everything Firle Estate does. We strive to foster a culture of depth and variety, creating communities that invite exploration, celebrate heritage, and provide space for new ideas to emerge. And whenever possible, the Estate gives priority to local contractors and fulfils its staffing requirements from the local area.
Villages & Farms
Villages across Firle Estate are supported as thriving, lived-in places, with strong institutions, well-considered housing, and active local societies that reinforce a sense of belonging and continuity. A number of historic churches, along with a thriving bonfire society, well-supported cricket club, and charming primary school ensure Firle is a place of bustling rural communities.
Thoughtfully managed farms contribute to the production of high-quality local food, while sustaining meaningful employment and traditional skills. The proximity between local village streets and farm buildings forges a sense of purpose and vitality characteristic of the Estate’s working nature.
Enterprise & Culture
A wide variety of successful businesses bring enormous value to local residents and visitors from further afield. A well-stocked local store, an award-winning craft brewery, popular Public Houses, and providers of countryside activities such as clay pigeon shooting, paragliding are among those that ensure the region is as exciting and productive as it is tranquil and welcoming.
The publicly open Middle Farm, with its vast Farm Shop, offers a substantial slice of rural life, while Charleston House, home of the Charleston Festival, brings boundary pushing art and culture.