THE ACRE — A SUMMER EVENING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE (COMING 2027)
Leave the road behind. Stay a while.
There’s something different about an evening when nothing feels rushed.
The Acre is a small, carefully put-together gathering set in the countryside at East View Riding Centre. No big stages. No crowds pushing through. Just good music, good food, and space to enjoy it properly.
As the light fades, fires are lit, music drifts through the trees, and the whole place settles into something simple and easy.
You don’t need to plan your night here.
You just arrive… and let it unfold.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A slower kind of evening, built around the things that matter.
- Live music that fits the setting
- Proper food, done well
- A relaxed bar with local drinks
- Fire pits and open space
- Horses nearby, part of the backdrop
- Room to sit, wander, or just take it in
No pressure to move on. No feeling like you’re missing something.
THE ATMOSPHERE
This isn’t about packing as much in as possible.
We’ve kept numbers limited so it never feels crowded. You’ll always be able to find a spot, hear the music, and enjoy the space around you.
It’s the kind of evening where conversations last longer, the pace slows down, and you actually remember it the next day.
MUSIC
Music runs through the whole evening — but it stays true to the setting.
Expect a mix of:
- live acoustic sets
- local artists
- laid-back performances that build as the night goes on
It’s something you listen to, not fight against.
FOOD & DRINK
Simple, good quality, and exactly what you want after being outdoors.
Food:
- a small selection of independent vendors
- hearty, satisfying options
- vegetarian choices available
Drink:
- local beers and ciders
- easy, well-made drinks
- a bar that keeps things moving
Nothing overcomplicated. Just done right.
STAY THE NIGHT
If you don’t want the evening to end, you don’t have to rush off.
We’ve set aside a limited number of 40 camping pitches for guests who want to stay overnight. Bring your own tent, settle in, and wake up to the countryside the next morning.
It’s a different feeling when you don’t have to leave.
THE SETTING
Set on the edge of the Sussex countryside, The Acre sits alongside a working riding centre that’s been here since 1974.
You’ll feel it as soon as you arrive.
Open space. Woodland nearby. Horses moving through as part of the evening. It’s not staged — it’s just how the place is.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Parking available on-site
- Toilets and facilities provided
- Dogs must be kept on leads
- Suitable footwear recommended
- Please dress for the weather (this is the countryside after all)
TICKETS
Numbers are limited to keep the atmosphere right.
Once tickets are gone, they’re gone.
Come for the evening. Stay for the feeling.
This isn’t a big festival.
There are no massive stages. No crowds pushing shoulder to shoulder. No rushing from one thing to the next trying not to miss out.
The Acre is something smaller, slower, and more considered.
It’s about bringing people together in a space that already feels good to be in — open countryside, horses nearby, fire pits as the evening draws in. A place where you can actually hear the music, talk to people, and settle into it properly.
We’ve kept it intentionally limited. Fewer people, more space. Enough going on to enjoy, but not so much that it feels overwhelming.
You can spend the evening however you like — sat by a fire, listening to live music, eating well, or just taking it all in.
It’s not about packing everything in.
It’s about enjoying what’s already there.
Music sits at the heart of the evening — but it’s not about volume or scale.
We’re curating a mix of live acoustic sets and laid-back performances that suit the setting. The kind of music that works with the space, not against it.
Think:
- stripped-back live sessions
- local artists with real character
- sounds that carry through the trees rather than overpower them
As the evening builds, so does the atmosphere — but it never loses that grounded feel.
You won’t need to fight for a spot or stand miles back. Wherever you are, you’re part of it.
Food here isn’t an afterthought.
We’re bringing in a small selection of quality street food — simple, well-made, and satisfying after a day outdoors.
Expect:
- hearty, proper portions
- locally sourced where possible
- options that suit everyone (including vegetarian choices)
This is food you can eat sat at a bench, by a fire, or with friends on the grass.
Nothing overcomplicated. Just done well.
The bar will be stocked with a carefully chosen mix of local and familiar favourites.
We’re focusing on:
- local beers and ciders
- simple, well-made drinks
- a relaxed bar setup without long waits
It’s not about overdoing it — it’s about having something good in hand while you enjoy the evening.
You’ll be able to grab a drink, find your spot, and stay there without missing anything.
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