Located in the attractive grounds of the historical Arundel Castle with its stunning display of 60,000 tulips the plant fair provides a collection of leading specialist nurseries offering a wide range of bulbs, perennials, herbs, shrubs and trees.
During May & June 2018 eruptions of pom-pom headed alliums will burst into bloom at Arundel Castle.
Exploding into flower with bright blooms towering over neighbouring plants, it’s easy to see why alliums are a firm favourite with the nation’s gardeners and nicknamed the ‘fireworks of gardening’.
During April and May, Arundel Castle is the place for tulip enthusiasts.
During this period over 60,000 tulips will bloom in the Castle’s stunning gardens providing visitors with one of the most impressive tulip displays in the country.
This beautiful garden has been designed to create a paradise in which to entertain and relax in. A concentrated effort has been made by two talented owners to incorporate their own eye-catching woodland sculptures including ’Joey the war horse’, ’Wee Brodie’ our stag, and Athena the owl in...
Roll up to Englands favourite family circus! Once again John Lawsons Circus is touring near you. Come and be amazed by Artites from all over the world.
11 acres of peaceful garden to explore with magnificent views of the South Downs. Interesting trees, shrubs, wild flower areas, with swathes of daffodils in spring. The walled flower garden has been replanted with herbaceous borders. Temple, Greek loggia, Zen pond and unusual sculptures.
Champs Hill has been developed around three disused sand quarries since 1960. The woodlands are full of beautiful rhododendrons and azaleas, but the most striking feature is the collection of heathers in August. The garden also has some interesting sculptures and stupendous views.
Come and enjoy our ever popular Plant Sale including annuals, herbaceous, herbs, and house plants. Also fruit and vegetables for sale. Why not meet up with your friends for delicious cake and a cup of coffee too.
Classical guitar recital by the internationally renowned classical guitar duo, Mark Eden and Christopher Stell, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading guitar ensembles. They will be playing pieces by Scarlatti, Giuliani, Brahms, Komitas, Mompou and Poulenc.
Walk for Wadars is our annual 5-mile sponsored walk which we hold to raise much needed funds for our work.
The event starts at Goring Gap Green (close to the Sea Lane Café), then goes along the promenade to Worthing Pier, and back.
You don’t even need to have a dog to Walk for Wadars!
14 Gardens Open plus special attractions
£6 per person covers both days (children free)
Plant Stall & Garden Miscellanea
Childrens Woodland Trail. Fulling Mills restoration.
Botanical Art Exhibition by Vicky Mappin at Sofas & Stuff
Hand crafted coppice work
Ploughmans/Light Lunches from 12.
Gardens of 3½ acres set around 1832 Regency house (not open). The front, formally laid out with topiary, wide lawn, mixed border, and contemporary water sculpture. The rear, features new and mature trees from C19, herbaceous borders, water garden and stunning uninterrupted views of the North Downs.
Join us for another great evening of foot tappin’ country music with Cadillac Country one of the best country bands in West Sussex. Great atmosphere, great company and great music! Invited guest band each month.
Refreshments are available but BYO alcohol.
Car parking, disabled facilities.
Rotary Club of West Worthing Car Boot Sale to be held on Saturday 5th May from 6am - 12 Noon on Broadwater Green, Worthing BN14 9DJ
Cars £10.00
MPV £12.00
Vans £15.00
Enquiries to Jeremy Flaskett 07977579139
All Vehicles must be packed up and left the field by 12.30 as a cricket match will be starting.
Broadwater Green, Broadwater, Worthing, West Sussex
Bognor Regis’s only regular Craft Market, held on Sunday’s, our poplar market is based at The Aldwick Royal British Legion.
Showcasing local crafters and businesses. 20 stalls selling unique, high quality items and a Charity Tombola for a local cause/community group or charity.
Aldwick Royal British Legion, 20 Hewarts Lane, Bognor Regis
Enjoy quality racing at the world’s most beautiful racecourse and experience some of the many sporting pursuits available across the Goodwood Estate including motor sport, flying and golf. Visit goodwood.com for tickets. Tickets from £10 (in advance). Children go free.
The greatest variety of model and toy trains , diecast road and farm vehicles , sci-fi and model soldiers on sale in a single location in West Sussex.
Large display of running layout based on RTR OO models from 10am to 1.30pm Light Refreshments on Sale, large Sainsburys nearby.
Local comedian Jo Public "always has the audience in stitches" hosts another night of riotous fun and laughter at Jolly Comedy Club.
This month’s special guest comedian is the unstoppable Lynn Ruth Miller – Currently the oldest performing stand up female comedian on both sides of the Atlantic.
A talk by Dave Smith. The First World War came to an end 100 years ago this year, after an unprecedented four years of carnage and suffering. An illustrated talk by WWI enthusiast and former History teacher, Dave Smith, will examine why the war came to an end in November 1918, and the reasons why Germany lost it.
Aldwick Parish Rooms, 88 Pryors Lane, Bognor Regis
Discover this ancient downland farm that was once owned by the Knights Templars. Tours of the 17th century buildings, the surrounding downs and the walled garden. Displays and demonstrations of traditional work including; hurdle making, traditional baking, carpenters’s workshop and more. Booking Not Needed.
Discover a magnificent bluebell display, off the beaten track, on a Ranger-led guided walk through the glorious spring woodlands of Nore Hill. Booking Essential. Phone: 01243 814730. Children welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.
A twilight walk through the woods of Slindon. Creep quietly through Slindon Estate at dusk to avoid disturbing the foraging of nocturnal wildlife. Learn more about the habits of the creatures that inhabit this enigmatic world. Light refreshments will be provided at the end of this ranger-led guided walk.
The popular annual Plant and Cake Sale organised by the Friends of Warminghurst Church takes place on Saturday the 12th May from 12 - 3pm. With a wide variety of plants, seedlings, flowers, veg plants, herbs and much more, there is plenty to tempt the keen gardener and novice alike.
The Holy Sepulchre at Warminghurst (Warminghurst Church)
Welcome to Colours Worthing: a (fun)draising fashion and beauty event with discounted pop up shop.
Women of all styles, tastes and ages will love this fashion and beauty evening in the fabulous setting of St Paul’s Worthing. Charity fashion show, discount clothing and much more!
David Walliams Gangsta Granny is Live on stage. It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring!
Worthing Theatres 11 Union Place Union Place Worthing
Following a highly successful run at Edinburgh Fringe 2017, Theatre Re’s The Nature of Forgetting now launches an exciting international tour. It is a powerful, explosive and joyous piece about what is left when memory and recollection are gone.
Tom has just turned 55.
** OFFICIAL WORLD PREMIERE** A visually stunning performance from all-female troupe Mimbre. The show starts as an explosion has been caught frozen in time, with the remnants of the circus ring left hanging in the air – suspended above the ground in a fleeting moment.
Worthing Theatres 11 Union Place Union Place Worthing
New for Petworth, take a peak inside the Cambridge Bedroom and Stone Hall in the private apartments of Petworth House. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Hear what life was like below stairs in the early 1800s as our costume team bring the Historic Kitchens to life carrying out daily tasks just as the servants would have done. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Ilive and become an inventor extraordinaire. Using clues around the Pleasure Grounds create an ingenious tool and claim your prize. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for children aged 5-11. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Discover the remarkable life and achievements of a pioneering woman who lived at Petworth around the 1800s. This interactive exhibition includes a reimagining of the laboratory she developed at Petworth. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Over 50 dealers, mainly members of the UK’s two professional associations - BADA and LAPADA - are congregating with their finest art and antiques from contemporary and antique sculpture, oil and watercolour paintings, illustrations, jewellery, traditional and country furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics,
The Marquee, Petworth Park, Petworth House, Petworth
Join us for an explosion of arts, craft, gifts, chocolate, cakes, jewellery and sooooo much more, FREE ENTRY , child friendly and wheelchair access - cosy village hall, refreshments available, plenty of free parking.
from 11am - 3pm
12 layouts in a variety of scales, eras and locations. Refreshments and free parking. Morris Models local trader for sales and advice. Demonstrations throughout the weekend. See website for more information. We look forward to seeing you.
Sompting Village Hall, West Street, Sompting, West Sussex
Join us for our FREE family drop-in activity in the Studio. Taking inspiration from Damien Hirst, Sheila Bownas and Pop Art, we’ll be creating motifs with mixed media to place on a large scale backdrop.
Idea by Kate Reynolds. No need to book.
Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant Pallant House Gallery Chichester
Art Views is an opportunity to look at and discuss selected works from the Gallery collection. Open to everyone and dementia-friendly. Followed by tea and cake. Booking essential via Lucy Greenfield only (l.greenfield@pallant.org.uk / 07788489536).
Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant Pallant House Gallery Chichester
We welcome Peter Middleton the founder and Managing Director of Video 125. The well known railway film supplier.
Peter will be showing some films and also have a variety of DVDs etc. available for anybody wishing to purchase at a reduced rate.
Zoë Schwarz’ dynamic and commanding vocal delivery is both eclectic and suave at the same time; just like a chameleon, one part Janis Joplin, one Billie Holiday, and one Nina Simone”.......
Celebrate a decade of Moonlight Walk and be a star for St Wilfrid’s!
Join #TeamWilf on 5th May for a 5 or 10 mile sponsored walk through Chichester – walk to remember a loved one, walk with family and friends, walk to show you care.
Traditional English garden, approx 3 acres with herbaceous borders, a variety of early flowering bulbs, snowdrops, spring bulbs, grass walks and grass steps. Walled kitchen garden with fruit, vegetables and cutting flowers. Lawns, rose garden and informal areas with views of the South Downs.
Award-winning Wildlife and Sensory Garden. Winding pathway sensitively planted with bee loving plants, all grown from seed, which leads to a tranquil pond and bog garden.
The Apuldram Centre, Chichester
Thu 17 May, Thu 24 May, Thu 31 May, Thu 7 Jun, Thu 14 Jun
Collectables, Retro, Curos, Crafts, Plants, Small furniture, Bric-a Brac, Jewellery and lots more
Car Park free for first 2 hours - on-site café - free admission
Indoor car boot - established car boot taking place in our main sports hall - wide selection of pre-used household and garden items at car boot prices - café is open for the duration serving hot and cold food and beverages
Major garden in beautiful setting developed over 20 yrs with fruit theme and many unusual plants. Formally laid out on grand scale with long vistas; C18 walled garden with borders in apricot, orange, scarlet and crimson; topiary walk; pleached lime alle; tulip tree avenue; rose borders; large vegetable garden with...
Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as ‘Cool For Cats’ and ‘Up The Junction.
Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex