Friday, September 15, 2023 – Sunday, September 17, 2023
Chiddinglye Estate, West Hoathly, United Kingdom
Friday, September 15, 2023 – Sunday, September 17, 2023
Chiddinglye Estate, West Hoathly, United Kingdom
This eco-conscious event will be educational and community-oriented involving local and national fungi groups. We aim to cover Mushroom identification, cultivation, microscopy, medicinal mushrooms and topics such as the soil food web, composting & decomposition, permaculture, rewilding & ethical foraging. Most importantly, we will celebrate the people at the forefront of mycology in the UK and beyond.
Each day will start with the option of shamanic healing journeys. After a day packed full of myco-focused activities, we'll relax with live music and entertainment by the fire or at the secret woodland stage, or go and explore the fluorescent forest with UV torches. Whether you're new to fungi or an experienced mycologist there will be something for everyone.
The festival will take place in the picturesque Sussex countryside on the beautiful Chiddinglye estate surrounded by meadows, forests, and dark skies. The site plays host to many diverse species a section of which is listed as a site of scientific importance.(Triple SSSI)
We aim to tread lightly and play respectfully leaving no trace.
To celebrate all things fungi we have invited some of the most influential mycologists, ecologists, citizen scientists and nature enthusiasts to come and share their passion and experience.
For far too long, Fungi have been under appreciated and under-studied. We feel it's time to give Fungi the attention and recognition they deserve.
Chiddinglye Estate
Selsfield Road, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QS United Kingdom
Chiddinglye
Selsfield Road
West Hoathly
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 4QS
Please enter the “Missing Link Brewery” if wanting to search for a location, please make sure you enter via Selsfield Road. This entrance can be found via clicking here
From Turners Hill: Continue south on the B2028, and after about a mile, take a left fork signed West Hoathly. After passing between two pairs of red brick cottages, just before a "Rumble Strips" sign turn right into Chiddinglye (blue sign on right hand side).
We are a 10 minute taxi ride from Three Bridges and East Grinstead station and about 15 minutes from Haywards Heath station.
Lift Sharing
If driving, please also consider offering someone a lift. As well as being an act of kindness this is also a nice way to meet other festival-goers. You can arrange both offers of lifts and requests for lifts through the facebook page. https://facebook.com/events/s/all-things-fungi-festival/225564043167439/
Trains
The nearest train stations are ~Three Bridges, East Grinstead & Haywards Heath.
For more detailed information, including times and fares, please see:
Taxis
You can get Taxis from East Grinstead, Three Bridges or Haywards Heath.
Please check Google for best rates.
From Three Bridges try: 01293 611515
Arrival times The gate and box office is open from 1pm to 11pm Friday, 8. am - 11pm Saturday and 8 am to 6 pm Sunday Note that you will be unable to enter or re-enter the site outside these times, apart from Sunday until 10pm. Leaving at any time is fine. Please be off site by 8pm on SundayWe can't wait to see you there ...