Jackson's : Plein Air Day : Glyndebourne

Due to limited capacity, tickets are primarily for participating artists. However, supportive companions who help make an artist's attendance possible are also welcome, and will need to secure their place by purchasing a ticket via the Jackson’s website.

£3 covers Jackson's costs, and any remaining proceeds support the venue.

Tickets are refundable up to seven days before the event.

Schedule

• 10am arrival
• 10.15am welcome gathering
• Spend the day painting, drawing, or printing
• 3pm meet-up for a group reflection

What to expect

A casual gathering for artists of all levels to connect and respond to the landscape together, with support and advice on hand from a Jackson's art materials specialist, and a meet-up at the end of the day to look at everyone's artworks. Whether you paint, draw, print, or work with any other medium, everyone is welcome.

How to get there

By car: Glyndebourne is 54 miles south of London. You’ll need to leave at least two and a half hours from crossing the Thames to arrival at Glyndebourne.

- Take the M23 towards Brighton then the A27 towards Lewes. - To avoid Lewes town centre pass over the first roundabout and at the second roundabout turn on to the A26 Tunbridge Wells road. - Just after leaving Lewes, fork right on to the B2192, and take the next right turn before Ringmer village, signposted to Glyndebourne.

Thank you for being considerate of the neighbours and driving carefully through Glynde and the other villages around Glyndebourne.

By train: The nearest train station is Lewes. There are excellent rail connections from London Victoria (journey time just over an hour) and across the south east.

Train timetables are currently very changeable, so we recommend that you check National Rail Enquiries for the latest service information.

By taxi: If you’re coming by taxi, please make sure you pre-book your taxi to and from your destination as availability from local taxi companies is limited. Drop-off and collection is at the set down point, you can find a map of the grounds here. For more information please email the Box Office at [email protected] or call +44 (0)1273 815 000.

Parking

There is a large, free car park. Our parking attendants will manage your arrival and exit from the car park to ensure your safety.

About Glyndebourne

For over 90 years, Glyndebourne has been home to some of the best opera in the world: ground-breaking, award winning productions, crafted with exceptional attention to detail. Its state of the art opera house sits in 12 acres of exquisitely designed and beautifully maintained gardens. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sussex Downs, the gardens perfectly complement the creativity and theatricality found on the Glyndebourne stage.

Recommended views

Enjoy the gentle curves of the lake, framed by mature beech and willow trees: reflective water, and seasonal blooms, ideal for studies in light, water and atmosphere. The orchard and wildflower meadow, or the formal rose garden are perfect for floral detail, still life compositions, or softer landscape work.

What to bring

If you're new to plein air or returning after a break, we've pulled together a curated list of materials to help you prepare - whether you work in oils, acrylics, watercolour, printmaking, or drawing. With thousands of plein air products available on our website, purchasing in advance is the most practical option, and is the reason why we don't bring materials to our events.

Accessibility

Glyndebourne offers disabled access, accessible parking, and adapted toilets.

Food and drink options

Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be available to buy.

Wet weather contingency

The event will go ahead, whatever the weather, so bring suitable clothing for wet weather if it rains.

Caring for Glyndebourne

This event is being organised to bring artists together and to highlight the beauty found throughout the UK. Please respect the area throughout the event and take all your litter home with you or dispose of it in bins. All dirty water and solvents should be taken home and disposed of responsibly. Nothing is to be staked into the ground (i.e. umbrellas, gazebos etc.), and please respect the out-of-bounds areas.

Please note

Film and photography may be taking place throughout the event to document the day, for potential promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be filmed or photographed, please let the photographer know.