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Bird Bath – Alice Eldridge & Alistair Appleton
Fri 23 Oct 26
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA), Gardner Center Rd, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RA
Take time out to pause, rest and immerse yourself in the sounds of the natural world with Bird Bath, a restorative sound installation bringing the...
Digital Dance Practice: Artist Talk
Thu 22 Oct 26
The Dance Space, 2 Market Square, Circus Street, Brighton BN2 9AS
Join independent Sydney-based dance artists Ella Watson-Heath and Ashleigh Veitch as they share their ongoing digital practice and research,...
JAZZ ELEVENSES AT MANOR BARN
Sun 18 Oct 26
Manor Barn, De La Warr Rd, Bexhill on Sea TN40 2JA
Stolen Moments Trio return to Manor Barn on 18th October 2026 with guest trombonist Jeff Williams for an elevenses performance celebrating the music...
Brighton Antiques and Vintage Fair
Sun 18 Oct 26
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ
We look forward to welcoming you back to our Brighton Racecourse fair. With 120+ indoor sellers for you to explore at this fantastic fair...
Handel's Messiah
Sat 17 Oct 26
St. Peters Church, Church Street, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2HE
Bexhill Choral Society presents Handel’s MESSIAH,
Handel’s oratorio Messiah is possibly the best-known choral work in the world, regularly...
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Eastbourne College
Sat 17 Oct 26
Eastbourne College, Winn Building, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4XJ
The Sussex Guild is delighted to be exhibiting at Eastbourne College, another new venue for the Guild this year...
41st Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition
Sat 17 Oct 26
Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield TN22 1AE
Come and see many fantastic Model Railway Layouts from all over the country, with model trains moving through detailed model scenery...
Seaford Zine and Book Art Fair
Sat 17 Oct 26
The Wellington Pub, 33 Steyne Road, Seaford BN25 1HT
Seaford's first Zine and Book Art Fair is being held on Saturday 17 October 2026, 11am-3pm at The Wellington Pub, 33 Steyne Road, Seaford, BN25...
Art for All
Sat 17 Oct 26
St Mary's Church, Church Street, Hartfield TN7 4AG
Free and open to all ages, Art for All is Hartfield’s biennial art event. Every year has a different theme and this year the theme is WATER!...
K-Pop Dance Heroes
Fri 16 Oct 26
The White Rock Theatre, Hastings TN34 1JX
Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all time...
LULL x She Shucks - Photography wine & oysters
Thu 15 Oct 26
Unit 6, Dukes Lane BN1 1BG
LULL began with listening. After moving to Brighton, acclaimed artist and photographer Laura El-Tantawy found herself tuning into the unique sounds...
London Assurance
Wed 14 Oct 26
Rottingdean Public Hall
Park Road
Rottingdean
Brighton BN2 7HL
LONDON ASSURANCE
By Dion Boucicault
Adapted and directed by Jerome Lloyd
The plot follows the vain, ageing dandy Sir Harcourt Courtly, who...
Salsa Beginners Course (Oct/Nov 26)
Tue 13 Oct 26
Mama Geny's, 1 Cambridge Gardens, Hastings TN34 1EH
5 Week Beginners Courses for Cuban Style Salsa *Next Course Starts Tuesday 13th October *Learn Salsa with Phyre Dance every Tuesday...
FREE taster session with the Brighton and Hove Rock Choir
Tue 13 Oct 26
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Lewes Road, Brighton BN1 9PW
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Teares and Lamentations
Sat 10 Oct 26
St. Dunstan's Church, High Street, Mayfield TN20 6AQ
Mayfield Consort (Director: David Force)
Minstrels of Melodious Melancholy (Director: Michael Fields)
The luscious sound world of the Jacobean...
Saving Grace by Philip Ayckbourn
Sat 10 Oct 26
Lewes Little Theatre, Lancaster Street, Lewes, . 01273 474826 BN7 2PX
Grace, a once-promising concert pianist who has not uttered a word since her fourteenth birthday, now lives quietly in the sanctuary of her garden,...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct 26
Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Bates Green Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 4 Oct 26
Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH
This plantswomans tranquil garden provides interest through the seasons. Woodland garden created around a majestic oak tree...
She Shucks x Bloody Bens at ONAIR
Sun 4 Oct 26
ONAIR 85 western rd BN3 1JB
Oysters and vermouth. What more do you need?
3 x She Shucks oysters and a Bloody Bens dirty vermouth for £14
Extra oysters and the ONAIR drinks...
Baroque Alchemy with International recorder player Piers Adams
Sat 3 Oct 26
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS
Music Box Wealden celebrates its 50th concert with Baroque Alchemy. International recorder player Piers Adams – described in the Washington Post as...
OAE TOTS - Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Sat 3 Oct 26
Brighton Unitarian Church, New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UF
Production by: Brighton Early Music Festival
A musical adventure with Don Quichotte
Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment on an epic...
Kotimaki - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 3 Oct 26
Kotimaki, Heathfield TN21 8UH
Large, creatively planted gardens featuring a long double border enclosed by yew hedging, along with a rockery, shade garden, exotic garden, pot...
A Night of Father John Misty - Hosted by Joseph and Tom
Thu 1 Oct 26
The Folklore Rooms, 12 North St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 3GJ
Pour me another drink, and punch me in the face...October 1st, The Folklore Rooms, candlelit, acoustic, well dressed and satirically sung...
Jazz Elevenses at Manor Barn
Sun 27 Sep 26
Manor Barn, De La Warr Rd, Bexhill on Sea TN40 2JA
Stolen Moments Jazz and blues trio with saxophonist and clarinettist Bjorn Dhalberg, perform music inspired by Benny Goodman...
Dandara Invites Homebuyers To Sunset Viewing In Crowborough
Thu 24 Sep 26
Pearmain Place, Crowborough, East Sussex,
&
Braeburn Fields, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2XB TN6 3RA
Dandara is hosting sunset viewings for homebuyers at both Pearmain Place and Braeburn Fields in Crowborough, East Sussex on Thursday 24th September,...
How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...
Mon 21 Sep 26
Webuyanycar, Bexhill Ravenside Retail Park,
Webuyanycar, Brighton Hollingbury Asda, BN1 8AS
Webuyanycar, Eastbourne Morrisons, Hargreaves Road, BN23 6QN
Webuyanycar, Hove Lancaster Court, Kingsway, BN3 2TQ
Webuyanycar, Peacehaven, Southcoast Road, BN10 8QX
Webuyanycar, St Leonards on Sea Asda, TN37 7AA
Webuyanycar, Uckfield Retail Park, TN22 5DQ TN40 2JS
Forget the lottery – from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local East Sussex webuyanycar branch, no catch, just a...
East of the Pier
Sun 20 Sep 26
Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3EL
Heritage Open Day: Led by Alan Wenham
Meet in front of the pier entrance (road level)
Discover the points of interest east of the pier, through to...
Clifton Hill & Montpelier; Brighton's West End – a walk with Geoffrey Mead
Sun 20 Sep 26
St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton & Hove BN1 3LJ
Heritage Open Day: Clifton Hill and Montpelier. A walk with Dr Geoffrey Mead. Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll around the...
West Hill; Brighton's hidden neighbourhood – a walk with Geoffrey Mead
Sun 20 Sep 26
St. Nicholas Church, Church Street, Dyke Road, Brighton & Hove BN1 3LJ
Heritage Open Day: Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll around the West Hill area of Brighton looking at its history and...
Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New – a walk with Geoffrey Mead
Sun 20 Sep 26
St. Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Church Street, Brighton & Hove BN1 3LJ
Heritage Open Day: Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll through the streets of the North Laine conservation area looking at...
BHASVIC Storyworks 'Everyday Histories' - Open Morning
Sun 20 Sep 26
Brighton Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College, 205 Dyke Road, Brighton & Hove BN3 6EG
Heritage Open Day: Explore an exhibition of shared stories, people & architecture of the school and college from 1859-2026...
Western Road – more than shops. A walk with Geoffrey Mead
Sun 20 Sep 26
St. Nicholas Church, Church Street, Dyke Road, Brighton & Hove BN1 3LJ
Heritage Open Day: Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll around the main retail area looking at buildings and history...
Nutley Windmill
Sun 20 Sep 26
Nutley Windmill, Crowborough Road, Nutley TN22 3HY
Heritage Open Day: Nutley Windmill is a rare example of an open trestle post mill, which is only open on a limited number of days...
Tidebrook Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 20 Sep 26
Tidebrook Manor, Wadhurst TN5 6PD
A beautiful 4 acre country garden developed over the last 20 yrs with outstanding views of the Sussex countryside...
Laboratory of Lullabies - Brighton Early Music Festival
Sun 20 Sep 26
Komedia, 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UN
Production by: Brighton Early Music Festival
Join us for an immersive event that invites families to connect through the timeless tradition of...
Bohemia Walled Garden Association
Sun 20 Sep 26
Bohemia Walled Garden Association, Summerfields Wood, Bohemia Road, Hastings TN34 1ET
Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit and explore the delights of this little known 'secret' walled garden...
Shadows and Light: Mendelssohn & Beethoven
Sun 20 Sep 26
St. Dunstan's Church, High Street, Mayfield TN20 6AQ
Barbican Sinfonia
Alexandra Peal, violin
Jack Gonzalez-Harding, conductor
Join conductor Jack Gonzalez-Harding for an evening of gripping musical...
Why Macbeth? Bowler Crab Theatre
Sat 19 Sep 26
The Mermaid Inn, Mermaid Street, Rye TN31 7EY
Why Macbeth?
Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays – the magic, the blood, the prophecy, the madness
– but the question is:...
Alexandra Park Greenhouse Hastings
Sat 19 Sep 26
St. Helens Road, Hastings TN34 3EL
Heritage Open Day: Alexandra Park Greenhouse is a 1934 Richardson's teak and cast iron 36m building which has been completely restored with...
Brighton & Hove Bookshop Crawl
Sat 19 Sep 26
Brighton, city wide BN1
Join Bookshop Crawl UK for an exploration and celebration of the bookshops of Brighton and Hove!
Come along to our Group Bookshop Crawl and meet...
Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre
Sat 19 Sep 26
Bridge Cottage, High Street, Uckfield TN22 1AZ
Heritage Open Day: Bridge Cottage will welcome the public for free, featuring light refreshments and small exhibitions along with informative...
Archives Exhibition
Sat 19 Sep 26
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN20 9HT
Heritage Open Day: Archives Display of Willingdon Village, Parish Church, Ratton Manor and WW1 Airship Station. Short talk on church history 2...
Heritage at HTH Church
Sat 19 Sep 26
Holy Trinity Parish Church, Robertson Street, Hastings TN34 1HT
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a special Heritage Open Day as we throw open our doors for one of the last times before embarking on our exciting...
First Base - St Stephens Hall
Sat 19 Sep 26
First Base Day Centre, St. Stephens Hall, Montpelier Place, Brighton & Hove BN1 3BF
Heritage Open Day: First Base is a Day Centre for people experiencing homelessness - we provide support to help people find a way off the streets...
Eastbourne Street Furniture
Sat 19 Sep 26
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BX
Heritage Open Day: A 90-minute walk hunting down early street furniture that now features on Eastbourne's newly created Heritage List...
Eastbourne Heritage Collection Open Store
Sat 19 Sep 26
Unit E2, Rosebury Business Park, 44 Brampton Road, Eastbourne BN22 9AQ
Heritage Open Day: Towner has recently relocated Eastbourne Borough Council’s Heritage Collections to a new dedicated collections store...
Lamb House
Fri 18 Sep 26
Lamb House, West Street, Rye TN31 7ES
Heritage Open Day: Lamb House open for Heritage Open Days Friday 18 & Saturday 19 September. Visit this Georgian house in Rye, built in 1723; once a...
Alfriston Clergy House - A Tenants Life
Fri 18 Sep 26
Alfriston Clergy House, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TL
Heritage Open Day: Celebrating our 130 year anniversary since the National Trust bought Alfriston Clergy House - the first property bought by the...
Eastbourne Industry and Commerce
Fri 18 Sep 26
The Bridgemere Centre, 100 Bridgemere Road, Eastbourne BN22 8TY
Heritage Open Day: This special heritage event will explore now the east end of Eastbourne (The Roselands and St Anthonys area) was the industrial...
A Profiles of the Past Exhibition: Brighton in shades, silhouette portraiture 1785-1973
Fri 18 Sep 26
The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove BN3 1EH
Heritage Open Day: 200 years of local portrait silhouette heritage. This exhibition showcases for the first time, the art and biographies of all...
Walk in History - Burtons' St Leonards 1828-1852'
Thu 17 Sep 26
Grand Parade, St. Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0DD
Heritage Open Day: Guided walk at 11am sharp on Thursday 17th September, 2026 of Burtons' St Leonards architecture: a late Georgian gem...
Sheffield Park and Garden
Thu 17 Sep 26
Sheffield Park & Garden, Sheffield Park, Uckfield TN22 3QX
Heritage Open Day: This Grade I listed garden is a horticultural work of art formed through centuries of landscape design, with influences of...
Eastbourne Parish Church and Old Parsonage Open Day
Thu 17 Sep 26
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne BN21 1HS
Heritage Open Day: The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a wonderful 12th century building in the heart of Eastbourne's Old Town...
Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Wed 16 Sep 26
Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106-114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF
Heritage Open Day: Back stage tours and displays of its History. You are invited to see back stage for a short tour...
Hastings Castle
Wed 16 Sep 26
Castle Hill Rd, Hastings TN34 3AR
Heritage Open Day: Britain's 1st Norman castle of 1066. Home to 8,000 years of settlements, this ancient monument site now houses a picturesque...
A Tour of All Saints Church Hove
Wed 16 Sep 26
All Saints Hove, The Drive, Brighton & Hove BN3 3QE
Heritage Open Day: A tour of this magnificent Grade 1 listed parish church, built in the late 19th century in a Gothic revival style...
Whitehawk Camp - Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure
Wed 16 Sep 26
Manor Hill, Brighton & Hove BN2 9YG
Heritage Open Day: Fed up with Regency architecture? Come along and explore the first visible enclosing of a large communal space in our region...
Bateman's
Mon 14 Sep 26
National Trust, Batemans, Batemans Lane, Burwash, Etchingham TN19 7DS
Heritage Open Day: Bateman's will be open for Heritage Open Days 2026. Explore the home of Rudyard Kipling, author of the Jungle Book and Just...
The Regency Town House - Costume Group, 'The Art of Tying a Cravat' activity
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove BN3 1EH
Heritage Open Day: A chance to work with the Costume Team at The Regency Town House. Join members of our Costume team for a short workshop session...
Willingdon/Polegate Windmill Open Day
Sun 13 Sep 26
Polegate Windmill, Park Croft, Polegate BN26 5LB
Heritage Open Day: Our 208 year old windmill will be open on Sunday 13th September from 10:00 to 15:00...
The Rusty House
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Rusty House, South Street, Lewes BN7 2BS
Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit the 'Rusty House' as featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs...
Ashdown Park Hotel - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 13 Sep 26
Ashdown Park Hotel, East Grinstead RH18 5JR
Ashdown Park spans 186 acres of woodland, grazing land, parkland, an 18-hole golf course, and ornamental gardens...
Household jobs through the ages
Sun 13 Sep 26
Newhaven Fort Gift Shop, Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven BN9 9DS
Heritage Open Day: A hands on look at household jobs through the ages and a historically themed selfie spot A hands on look at household jobs through...
Town Hall Open Day
Sun 13 Sep 26
Town Hall, High Street, Lewes BN7 2QS
Heritage Open Day: Come along to the Town Hall to discover rooms not normally open to the public. View our collection of art work and Civic Regalia...
Brighton Unitarian Church
Sun 13 Sep 26
New Road, Brighton & Hove BN1 1UF
Heritage Open Day: A historic Regency church with well informed members of the congregation available to explain its history...
Free Entry at Seaford Museum
Sun 13 Sep 26
Martello Tower 74, The Esplanade, Seaford BN25 1JH
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry at Seaford Museum on September 13th. Free entry to Seaford Museum...
West Blatchington Windmill
Sun 13 Sep 26
Holmes Avenue, Brighton & Hove BN3 7LH
Heritage Open Day: Open for tours where you can climb to the top, view the extensive milling museum and partake of refreshments in the...
The Regency Town House - Costume Group, 'Lavender Bag Making' activity
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove BN3 1EH
Heritage Open Day: A chance to work with the Costume Team at The Regency Town House. Join members of our Costume team for a short workshop session...
Bodiam 100: Community Celebration Weekend
Sat 12 Sep 26
Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge TN32 5UA
Heritage Open Day: Join a once in a generation celebration weekend at Bodiam Castle, completely free for all...
Brighton Quakers
Sat 12 Sep 26
Friends' Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton & Hove BN1 1AF
Heritage Open Day: Brighton Friends' Meeting House, the home of Brighton Quakers - open for HODs 2026 During our Heritage Open Days event our...
Lewes Little Theatre tour
Sat 12 Sep 26
Lancaster Street, Lewes BN7 2PX
Heritage Open Day: Learn about how the Little Theatre was formed and go on a backstage tour. First formed in 1929 as the Lewes Players, the present...
Happy Harold trips
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Stade, Hastings TN34 3FJ
Heritage Open Day: Happy Harold the 1928 classic trolleybus will be out and about on the 2 Saturdays running around some of the sites that are taking...
Make your own Saxon shoes
Sat 12 Sep 26
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Bohemia Road, Hastings TN34 1ET
Heritage Open Day: Pop in to Hastings Museum & Art Gallery to make your own saxon shoe from felt! Taking inspiration from the Bayeux Tapestry,...
The Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel, Ditchling
Sat 12 Sep 26
Old Meeting House, The Twitten, Ditchling BN6 8UJ
Heritage Open Day: Historic 18th century meeting house and grounds, spiritual home to generations of Sussex nonconformists and dissenters - open to...
Harpsichord Workshop, Cliffe
Sat 12 Sep 26
Rose Wire Ltd, The Workshop, English's Passage, Lewes BN7 2AP
Heritage Open Day: An unusual late 16th century timber framed building with a crown-post roof, extensively rebuilt in 1990 and most recently used as...
Quaker Meeting House
Sat 12 Sep 26
Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE
Heritage Open Day: Grade II listed Quaker Meeting House with modern additions This Friends Meeting House dates from 1784 with later additions over...
Community Open Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1TN
Heritage Open Day: St Michael’s will be open for visitors on Saturday 12th from 10-4, with refreshments, people to chat to, visits of our building,...
Guided Tour of Ocklynge Cemetery
Sat 12 Sep 26
Ocklynge Cemetery, 3 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1TL
Heritage Open Day: Kevin Gordon, local historian, will give a guided walk of the cemetery. Ocklynge Cemetery has been the last resting place for...
Winchelsea Wesley Methodist Chapel
Sat 12 Sep 26
Winchelsea Wesley Methodist Chapel, Rectory Lane, Winchelsea TN36 4EY
Heritage Open Day: Open Day at the Historic John Wesley's Chapel, Winchelsea on Saturday 12th September 2026 from 10am to 4pm...
Brighton & Hove Women's History Group display stand and talks
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove BN3 1EH
Heritage Open Day: Brighton and Hove Women’s History Group day. For HODs 2026, the Brighton and Hove Women’s History Group are erecting a display...
All Saints church
Sat 12 Sep 26
All Saints Church, 1 All Saints Street, Hastings TN34 3BP
Heritage Open Day: Medieval Church in Old Town, Hastings - used by the fishing community Church built for the fishing community of Hastings living in...
Coastguard Cottage
Sat 12 Sep 26
6 Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven, Seaford BN25 4AR
Heritage Open Day: Come and have a look inside one of the most famous cottages in England, meet a descendant of the last Coastguard, and see artwork...
The Regency Town House - Research Group Exhibition: Is there a doctor in the House?
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove BN3 1EH
Heritage Open Day: Medicine through time in Brunswick Town Medical doctors have lived and worked in Brunswick Town from the very beginning...
Hastings Net Shops Museum
Sat 12 Sep 26
Net Shop U3, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW
Heritage Open Day: This unique museum is a tall, old wooden building standing on a tiny piece of Hastings beach...
All Saints’ Church, Patcham
Sat 12 Sep 26
All Saints Church, Church Hill, Patcham, Brighton & Hove BN1 8YE
Heritage Open Day: Come and visit our 12th Century church with its fascinating Doom Painting, medieval memorial and gravestones in beautiful Patcham...
A Heritage Walk through the Devonshire Quarter with Daniel de Rozarieux Public • Event by The East
Sat 12 Sep 26
Western lawns, Duke of Devonshire statue, Eastbourne BN21 4BY
Heritage Open Day: This route traces how Eastbourne was deliberately shaped into one of Britain's most carefully planned Victorian seaside...
The Regency Town House - Costume Group, 'Lover's Eyes' activity
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove BN3 1EH
Heritage Open Day: A chance to work with the Costume Team at The Regency Town House. Join members of our Costume team for a short workshop session...
The Regency Town House - Costume Group Open Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove BN3 1EH
Heritage Open Day: A chance to look at the work of the Costume Team at The Regency Town House. All through the year the talented members of our...
St Clements Church
Sat 12 Sep 26
St. Clements Church, Swan Terrace, Hastings TN34 3HT
Heritage Open Day: Saturdays 12th and 19th September the church will be open for visitors 11am to 3pm for visitors with refreshments available...
Saint Leonard’s On Sea Congregational Church
Sat 12 Sep 26
St. Leonards Church, London Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6AS
Heritage Open Day: St Leonards-on-Sea Congregational Church is a striking Grade II listed Victorian Gothic building dating from 1864...
King John's Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep 26
King John's Nursery, Etchingham TN19 7AZ
Garden developed alongside the nursery, a romantic pond garden, gravel garden, long border, meadows and cutting garden...
Rye Castle museum
Sat 12 Sep 26
Rye Castle museum, Ypres Tower, Gungarden, Rye TN31 7HH
Heritage Open Day: Rye Castle museum is housed within Ypres Tower, a thirteenth century defensive tower constructed as part of the towns defences...
Priory School, Lewes Memorial Chapel
Sat 12 Sep 26
Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes BN7 2XN
Heritage Open Day: Lewes Priory School Memorial Chapel, (Mountfield Road, between Priory School and East Sussex College)...
Fishermen's Stories
Sat 12 Sep 26
Hastings Contemporary, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW
Heritage Open Day: Listen to audio recordings of Hastings fishermen telling their stories Fishermen's Stories - Listen to audio recordings of...
Hermitage Open Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
Manor Gardens, Eastbourne BN20 8AB
Heritage Open Day: A chance to see inside the Grade II listed folly known as The Hermitage and to meet some of the volunteers who help to maintain...
Lewes House, High Street Lewes
Sat 12 Sep 26
Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2LX
Heritage Open Day: Lewes House is a substantial 18th century detached house set in a large walled garden...
Faith and Heritage Open House: Eastbourne Latter-day Saint Chapel
Sat 12 Sep 26
18A Furness Road, Eastbourne BN21 4EY
Heritage Open Day: Learn more about the history of the Eastbourne Latter-day Saint Chapel and its history as a school...
Cable House 14
Sat 12 Sep 26
Cable House 14, Seaford BN254AR
Heritage Open Day: Set in one of England's most famous views, this is a rare opportunity to see and learn about this 'haven of...
The Regency Town House - Costume Group, 'The Language of Fans' activity
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove BN3 1EH
Heritage Open Day: A chance to work with the Costume Team at The Regency Town House. Join members of our Costume team for a short workshop session...
Hartfield Village Fete
Sat 12 Sep 26
Town Croft Hartfield High Street TN7 4AA
A large popular fete with endless attractions, professional children's entertainment, fun sideshows for all ages and commercial stalls...
Freemasons Hall
Sat 12 Sep 26
149 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XT
Heritage Open Day: This Grade II listed 1868 building is still owned by the South Saxon Lodge, one of the oldest in Sussex...
Lamb House visit
Sat 12 Sep 26
3 Chapel Hill, Lewes BN7 2BB
Heritage Open Day: A chance to see the 18th century Chinese screen rediscovered here in the 1960s. Visit this Grade II* listed house and learn about...
Anne of Cleves House Museum
Fri 11 Sep 26
Anne of Cleves House, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1JA
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy an insight into Tudor and Elizabethan life at Anne of Cleves House in Lewes. This stunning timber-framed medieval house...
Bull House tour
Fri 11 Sep 26
Bull House, 92 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XH
Heritage Open Day: Visit this 15th century timber-framed house, once lived in by Thomas Paine. Bull House was once lived in by Thomas Paine, author...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep 26
Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
The Workshop
Fri 11 Sep 26
J Swan Jewellers, 164 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XU
Heritage Open Day: The Workshop (Jonathan Swan) is a jewellery shop with a historic interior. The Workshop is one of a pair of shops with a timbered...
Black Shed Studios Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 11 Sep 26
Black Shed Studios Garden, Uckfield TN22 3BD
Set in the Ashdown Forest, this unique 3 acre garden blends formal structure with naturalistic planting...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ East Sussex
Fri 11 Sep 26
East Sussex National Hotel, Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5ES
Embarking on its 29th year of touring, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series...
Jireh Chapel, Malling Street
Fri 11 Sep 26
Jireh Chapel, Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RD
Heritage Open Day: A particularly fine example of an early 19th century non-conformist chapel. Grade I listed and noted for its fine preserved...
St Bartholomew's Church, Brighton & Hove
Fri 11 Sep 26
Ann Street, Brighton & Hove BN1 4GP
Heritage Open Day: St Bartholomew, Brighton, is one of the great churches of the 19th century - the cathedral of what used to be called the...
Edward Reeves
Fri 11 Sep 26
159 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XU
Heritage Open Day: Unique Victorian photographic studio and display of archive images. Established in around 1855, Edward Reeves is believed to be...
Fitzroy House
Fri 11 Sep 26
Fitzroy House, 10 High Street, Lewes BN7 2AD
Heritage Open Day: Discover this landmark Victorian Gothic building by Sir George Gilbert Scott, formerly the town library...
Newhaven Museum
Fri 11 Sep 26
Newhaven Museum, Avis Road, Newhaven BN9 0PR
Heritage Open Day: Our museum has recently been refurbished - come and see new displays showcasing Newhaven's maritime, industrial, war-time...
Lewes Castle & Museum
Fri 11 Sep 26
Lewes Castle & Museums, Barbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes BN7 1YE
Heritage Open Day: Visit Lewes Castle, a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror...
RNLI Hastings Visitors Centre
Fri 11 Sep 26
RNLI Hastings Visitor Centre and Shop, The Stade, Hastings TN34 3FJ
Heritage Open Day: The RNLI Shop and Visitor Centre gives free entry. For the duration of the Hastings Heritage Open Days Festival visit to learn...
Hastings Fishermen's Museum
Fri 11 Sep 26
The Fishermen's Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW
Heritage Open Day: We are the Hastings Fishermen's Museum full to the brim with objects for you to explore .....
Rapkyns Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 9 Sep 26
Rapkyns Nursery, Heathfield TN21 8UB
We have been growing plants in an idyllic country setting for over 30 yrs, and during that time have amassed an extensive range, inc a large...
Flute Fiesta - a recital for flute and piano
Sun 6 Sep 26
St Margaret the Queen, Buxted, Uckfield TN22 4AY
Music Box is delighted to welcome back the fabulous flautist Daisy Noton, with a programme including works by Mike Mower, Debussy and Prokofiev...
Dabke and Dinner: A Fundraiser Night
Sat 5 Sep 26
Old PaleSteine House, 20-22 Gloucester Pl, Brighton and Hove BN1 4AA
Line up, hold on, follow the person next to you - that is roughly all the instruction you get! (We're joking of course....
Ashdown Forest Open Studios
Fri 4 Sep 26
Regency Cottage Back Lane Fairwarp Uckfield TN22 3BE
We are excited to announce the inaugural Ashdown Forest Open Studios which is taking place this coming September to coincide with the centenary of...
Salsa Beginners Course
Tue 1 Sep 26
Mama Geny's, 1 Cambridge Gardens, Hastings TN34 1EH
5 Week Beginners Courses for Cuban Style Salsa *Next Course Starts Tuesday 21st July*Learn Salsa with Phyre Dance every Tuesday...
Le Marche 2026 - Heathfield's Anglo French Market
Mon 31 Aug 26
Station Road, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8LB
Le Marché returns to Heathfield on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2026 for its 29th year, bringing a wonderful celebration of French and British...
Anti-Gravity Yoga Trapeze Workshop
Sat 29 Aug 26
The BoxFit, 20 Castle Street, Brighton BN1 2HD
Ready to take your training to the next level?NEXT LEVEL ANTI-GRAVITY YOGA TRAPEZE is coming to The Box!...
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Pashley Manor Gardens
Sat 29 Aug 26
Pashley Manor Gardens
Ticehurst
Nr Wadhurst
East Sussex TN5 7HE
The Sussex Guild is exhibiting over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Pashley Manor Gardens, described as one of the finest gardens in...
Limekiln Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug 26
Limekiln Farm, Hailsham BN27 3TA
The garden was designed in the 1930s when the house was owned by Charles Stewart Taylor, MP for Eastbourne...
The Revel Puck Circus brings a brand-new show to Victoria Gardens
Thu 27 Aug 26
Victoria Gardens, Marlborough Place, Brighton BN1 1WN
Contemporary big top circus returns to Brighton this summer: The Revel Puck Circus brings a brand-new show to Victoria Gardens...
Paw-sitively amazing! Lewes care home hosts dog show
Wed 26 Aug 26
8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2QT
A care home in Lewes is welcoming the community for an un-fur-gettable day.
Care UK’s Claydon House, on Wallands Crescent, is preparing to welcome...
Butlers Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 22 Aug 26
Butlers Farmhouse, Herstmonceux BN27 1QH
Quirky and fun are two words that pop up in visitors' comments - come and see our 1 acre country garden for yourself!...
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
Sun 16 Aug 26
Six Penny Lawn, Battle Abbey School, Battle Abbey TN33 0AE
On tour this summer with this timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that leads to...
'The Man behind the Bayeux Tapestry' - An illustrated talk by Peter Ha
Sat 15 Aug 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
‘The Man behind the Bayeux Tapestry’ An illustrated talk by Peter Harrison, local historian and former Honorary Curator of the Pevensey Court House...
Magic of Thailand Festival in Brighton
Sat 15 Aug 26
Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6AU
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Preston Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as...
Ancient Airs & Ancient Spaces – A Harp Recital
Fri 14 Aug 26
Alfriston Clergy House, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TL
We’re starting to make something of a Music Box tradition by presenting the unique repertoire and heritage of the harp in original venues which are...
1 Belton Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug 26
1 Belton Close, Brighton BN2 3RY
This compact city garden packs texture and colour into a small space. Designed 5 yrs ago around a bold extension, the garden inc sitting/dining...
Crowborough care home to host food festival in aid of charity
Sat 8 Aug 26
Heather View, Beacon Rd, Crowborough TN6 1AS
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Crowborough is welcoming the local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
Sat 8 Aug 26
Half House Farm
Butchers Lane
Three Oaks TN35 4NE
On tour across the South East and London - a timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that...
Kitchenham Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 8 Aug 26
Kitchenham Farm, Battle TN33 9NP
1 acre country house garden set amongst traditional farm buildings with stunning views over the Sussex countryside...
Circus Berlin
Fri 7 Aug 26
Princes Park BN22 7PY
From the producers of some of the World’s finest Circuses comes a brand new show specially created for a brilliant UK Tour in 2026...
'Twighlight Resonance'. A Harp Recital by Fiona Hosford
Sat 1 Aug 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
Last chance to come and hear the delightful harpist Fiona Hosford playing ‘All the beautiful, romantic music you will ever need!...
Gal Pals: Brighton Pride
Sat 1 Aug 26
Komedia Brighton, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UN
Brighton’s BIGGEST Pride after-party for lesbians, dykes, queer women and trans folks is back for the 9th year running Ft...
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
Sat 1 Aug 26
Alexandra Park, Hastings TN34 2LG
On tour this summer with this timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that leads to...
Mayfield Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 1 Aug 26
Mayfield Gardens, Mayfield TN20 6AB
Mayfield is a beautiful Wealden village with tearooms, an old pub and many interesting historical connections...
Circus Berlin
Thu 30 Jul 26
Glyne Gap Field TN40 2JU
From the producers of some of the World’s finest Circuses comes a brand new show specially created for a brilliant UK Tour in 2026...
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Michelham Priory
Fri 24 Jul 26
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS
This July the Sussex Guild will exhibit and demonstrate crafts at Michelham Priory for the 59th consecutive year...
Herstmonceux Castle Estate - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 22 Jul 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate, Hailsham BN27 1RN
The Herstmonceux Castle Estate has formal gardens, woodland trails, meadows and lakes set around a majestic C15 moated castle...
Salsa Beginners Course
Tue 21 Jul 26
Mama Geny's, 1 Cambridge Gardens, Hastings TN34 1EH
5 Week Beginners Courses for Cuban Style Salsa
*Next Course Starts Tuesday 21st July*
Learn Salsa with Phyre Dance every Tuesday...
Recital for Violin and Piano with violinist Richart van Zyl
Sun 19 Jul 26
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Church Ln, Hellingly, Hailsham BN27 4HA
The exciting young local violinist Richart van Zyl is joined by pianist William Hancox for a recital which will include the Violin Sonata by Poulenc...
An Audience with The Bachelors Dec Cluskey and daughter
Sat 18 Jul 26
Seaford Little Theatre
Steyne Road
Seaford BN25 1HA
An Audience with The Bachelors Dec Cluskey and daughter comes to Seaford little theatre on July 18th.
Join us for this special one off evening,...
Winchelsea's Secret Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
Winchelsea's Secret Gardens, Winchelsea TN36 4EN
Old favourites return with new owners, and the group expands to thirteen mostly cottage style gardens large and small...
Together in Harmony with Sussex Harmonisers
Sat 18 Jul 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
New to St Nicolas!
We are delighted to welcome Sussex Harmonisers to St Nicolas, an established a cappella society of male and female singers,...
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
Sat 18 Jul 26
Half House Farm, Butchers Lane, Three Oaks TN35 4NE
On tour across the South East and London - a timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that...
Wanderdown - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
Wanderdown, Brighton BN2 7BX
Created almost from scratch six seasons ago, Wanderdown is adjacent to the South Downs National Park with wonderful views of the Downs to the sea...
Kotimaki - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
Kotimaki, Heathfield TN21 8UH
Large, creatively planted gardens featuring a long double border enclosed by yew hedging, along with a rockery, shade garden, exotic garden, pot...
Brighton Voices present Schubert, Elgar and Fauré in concert
Sat 11 Jul 26
All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE
Brighton Voices present Schubert: Mass in G and Elgar: From the Bavarian Highlands and Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine...
St Leonards Festival
Sat 11 Jul 26
Warrior Square Gardens, St Leonards On Sea TN37 6DF
St Leonards Festival returns to Warrior Square Gardens for a vibrant day of live entertainment, creativity and community celebration on the Sussex...
Organ Recital by Victor Potter
Sat 11 Jul 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
Organist and Director of Music at St Nicolas, Victor Potter displays the colours of the organ with a tuneful programme including Krebs’s...
Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2026 - Ceremony and Luncheon
Wed 8 Jul 26
American Express Stadium, Brighton BN1 9BL
2026 will be the 28th year of the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards, supported by headline sponsor Thakeham, which are designed to recognise and reward...
Romeo Juliet by William Shakespeare
Sun 5 Jul 26
The Mermaid Inn, Mermaid Street, Rye TN31 7EY
On tour this summer with this timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that leads to...
Vive Le Punk
Sun 5 Jul 26
Daltons, Daltons Bastion, Madeira Drive, Lower Promenade, Brighton BN2 1TB
Celebrating 50 years of Punk.
Hill House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
Hill House, Herstmonceux BN27 4RU
10 yrs ago, the garden consisted of lawn and a pond. The pond now is a wildlife pond with water lilies...
Rose Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
Rose Cottage, Eastbourne BN20 9SD
The 1930s cottage nestles at the foot of the South Downs, with the 1066 trail starting nearby. This beautiful west facing, 200ft by 55ft rear garden,...
The Rock House Festival presents Change The Scene
Sat 4 Jul 26
Green Door Store, 4 Trafalgar Arches, Brighton BN1 4FQ
Carousel, Club Soda and guest bands from Heart n Soul are taking over Green Door Store for an all-day event, celebrating outstanding learning...
A Night at the Movies!
Sat 4 Jul 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
A Night at the Movies! The ever popular Lewes Brass return to St Nicolas under Musical Director Nathaniel Roff, to play a popular selection of tunes...
Peacehaven funeral home to support bereaved families on Father's day
Tue 30 Jun 26
241 Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8LD
A funeral home in Peacehaven is providing a lifeline to bereaved families as Father’s Day approaches.
After research* found that 58% of those who...
36 Jellicoe Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
36 Jellicoe Close, Eastbourne BN23 6DD
An artist's and plantswoman's garden, with colourful mixed borders of perennials, exotics, and overflowing pots...
Herstmonceux Parish Trail - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
Herstmonceux Parish Trail, Herstmonceux BN27 4JF
Five gardens, inc a historic windmill. In Cowbeech, there are two gardens: Merrie Harriers Barn is a garden with sweeping lawn and open countryside,...
16 Hardy Drive - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
16 Hardy Drive, Eastbourne BN23 6ED
A small coastal town garden, made private by strategic planting and plenty of work. Filled with perennials, shrubs and climbers to give privacy and...
Brighton Dome
Sun 28 Jun 26
Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE BN1 1UE
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn...
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
Sun 28 Jun 26
Bexhill Manor Barn, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JA
On tour this summer with this timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that leads to...
Women in Rock - The 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Fri 26 Jun 26
The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF
A superb journey through five decades of the world’s greatest female rock legends. Featuring soaring vocals, slick choreography, striking costumes...
Sounds of the Sea
Fri 26 Jun 26
Crowborough Community Centre
Pine Grove TN6 1FE
Crowborough Choral Society, under music director, Anthony Osborne, will perform Sounds of the Sea, songs and readings on a nautical theme.
Jempson's Food & Drink Festival
Thu 25 Jun 26
Across 2 locations:
Jempson's Superstore Main Street, Peasmarsh, Nr. Rye, East Sussex
Jempson's Superstore Crownfields, Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AF TN31 6YD
Back by popular demand, the Jempson’s Festival returns this year, bigger, better, and bursting with even more to enjoy...
Little Gate Flowers - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 23 Jun 26
Little Gate Flowers, Rye TN31 6RZ
Based at Little Gate Farm in Beckley near Rye, Little Gate Flowers is a cut flower garden with a difference!...
Join our choir in Brighton and Hove for a FREE taster session
Tue 23 Jun 26
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Lewes Road, Brighton BN1 9PW
Are you looking to learn to sing?
Your local Brighton choir is run by East Sussex based musician Natasha Graimes...
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Plumpton College
Sat 20 Jun 26
Plumpton College, AgriFood Centre, Wales Farm Road, Lewes BN7 3AE
The Sussex Guild is very happy to announce our inaugural show at Plumpton College this summer, in the AgriFood Centre, a newly built state-of the-art...
John Arthy's Rhythmic Hot Five
Sat 20 Jun 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
The well-known founder of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, John Arthy, and his highly gifted players bring us a selection of popular jazz tunes from the...
Romeo & Juliet Outdoor Dining Experience
Sat 20 Jun 26
Wild Weald, Old Barn Farm, Cinderford Ln, Hellingly, Hailsham BN27 4HL
Bowler Crab on tour with a timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that leads to...
Friars Gate Archers Community Open Day
Sat 20 Jun 26
Barnsgate Manor Vineyards
Herons Ghyll
UCKFIELD TN22 4DB
Established in 1969, Friars Gate Archers has been active in the local community for almost 60 years. Now a registered Charity (No...
Farleys Sculpture Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
Farleys Sculpture Garden, nr Lewes BN8 6HW
Designed as different themed rooms for sculpture, Farleys garden presents our permanent collection of works chosen by photographer Lee Miller and...
Romeo & Juliet Dining Experience
Sat 20 Jun 26
Wild Weald, Old Barn Farm, Cinderford Ln, Hellingly, Hailsham BN27 4HL
On tour this summer with this timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that leads to...
Bexhill-on-Sea Trail - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
Bexhill-on-Sea Trail, Bexhill TN39 3NE
This beautiful trail evolves every year. The gardens vary in size and feature well-designed borders with specimen plants, shrubs, and trees...
The Cuckmere String Quartet
Sat 13 Jun 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
The Cuckmere String Quartet
Elaine Patience, Rachel Parry Violin,Gillian Townsend, Viola and Clare Lees, Cello entertain us with popular music by...
Brighton Voices and Brighton Guitar Group in concert.
Sat 13 Jun 26
Stanford Avenue Methodist Church, Brighton. BN1 6FD
Brighton Voices present Schubert: Mass in G and Elgar: From the Bavarian Highlands.
Brighton Guitar Group present Warlock, Corelli & Barrios...
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
Sat 13 Jun 26
Half House Farm
Butchers Lane
Three Oaks TN35 4NE
On tour across the South East and London - a timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that...
Quarry Wood Farm & Tilsmore Vineyard - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Jun 26
Quarry Wood Farm & Tilsmore Vineyard, Mayfield TN20 6RQ
A 2 acre organic garden set in a beautiful valley, surrounded by wildflower meadows and mature woodland...
What Makes French Music French?
Sat 13 Jun 26
Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close, Bexhill TN39 4SQ
Bexhill Choral Society presents a Piano Recital by Kenneth Roberts - What Makes French Music French?
What is it that gives French music that...
Pevensey Bay Craft market
Sat 13 Jun 26
St Wilfrids Parish Church
Eastbourne Rd
Pevensey Bay BN24 6HL
Monthy craft market held indoors at st wilfrids Chruch, Pevensey Bay on the 2nd saturday of the month
A large range of handmade items made by local...
Wadhurst Park - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 12 Jun 26
Wadhurst Park, Wadhurst TN5 6NT
Naturalistic gardens designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, recently updated by Hortus Collective. A C19 site within an 800 hectare estate, managed...
Knit and Natter at Chiddingly Village Shop & Cafe
Fri 12 Jun 26
The shop, Farley Farmhouse, Muddles Green BN8 6HW
A monthly crafting group held at Chiddingly Village Shop and cafe, Muddles Green on the second friday of the month from 10am-12 noon...
Charleston - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 12 Jun 26
Charleston, Lewes BN8 6LL
Created in 1918 by Roger Fry, Charlestons walled garden became a painters paradise and sanctuary for artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant...
The Orchard - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 11 Jun 26
The Orchard, Brighton BN45 7AA
This is a new garden, planted in autumn 2023 following the completion of a new build on site. At the front, there is soft prairie style planting,...
Clinton Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 11 Jun 26
Clinton Lodge, Fletching TN22 3ST
6 acre formal and romantic garden overlooking parkland with old roses, William Pye water feature, double white and blue herbaceous borders, yew...
Bex Turner: Momma's Got a Brand New Toy Ktichen
Thu 11 Jun 26
The Yellow Book
3A York Place
Brighton BN1 4GU
She's peopled her last please, now she's figuring out hey ‘why can’t she be desired’? Why can’t she be naughty?...
Butlers Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 9 Jun 26
Butlers Farmhouse, Herstmonceux BN27 1QH
Quirky and fun are two words that pop up in visitors' comments - come and see our 1 acre country garden for yourself!...
FREE taster session with the Brighton and Hove Rock Choir
Tue 9 Jun 26
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Lewes Road, Brighton BN1 9PW
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Offham House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Offham House, Lewes BN7 3QE
A romantic garden featuring fountains, flowering trees, and an established arboretum. Stroll along the double herbaceous border and the long peony...
Hellingly Parish Trail - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Hellingly Parish Trail, Hailsham BN27 4EY
Seven gardens are opening in the delightful Sussex village of Hellingly. Visitors can enjoy a pretty walled cottage garden with a summerhouse and...
Fairlight Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Fairlight Hall, Hastings TN35 5DR
A restored stunning garden in East Sussex. The formal gardens extend over 9 acres and surround the Victorian Gothic mansion (not open)...
Music in th Park, Huggetts Lane rec
Sun 7 Jun 26
Huggetts Lane Rec,
Willingdon, Eastbourne BN22 0LZ
Willingdon Parish Council Music in the park and charity fun day at Huggetts Lan Rec (on corner of Huggetts Lane and Willingdon Rd...
Peter and the Wolf – A Musical Tale for Children
Sun 7 Jun 26
The Secret Vineyard, Lime Cross Nursery, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 4RS
Peter and the Wolf – an immersive musical experience for children
Written in 1936, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf has become a timeless children’s...
Tango at The Secret Vineyard
Sat 6 Jun 26
The Secret Vineyard, Lime Cross Nursery, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 4RS
Music Box Wealden and The Secret Vineyard are proud to host Tango 44 for their first joint project.
Doors will open at 6pm, and drinks will be...
Hailsham care home invites community to swing into the 1940s for D-Day
Sat 6 Jun 26
Bowes House, 25 Battle Rd, Hailsham BN27 1DU
A Hailsham care home is opening its doors to the community to commemorate a special anniversary.
On Saturday 6th June, from 3...
The Music Never Ends
Sat 6 Jun 26
Christ Church
Fairwarp
Near Uckfield TN22 3BG
VASARI SINGERS
A concert given by Vasari, an acclaimed chamber choir with a national and international reputation, conducted by Jeremy Backhouse...
Chiddingly Village Market
Sat 6 Jun 26
Chiddingly Village hall,
Church Lane
Chiddingly BN8 6HE
Village market in Chiddingly Village Hall on 1st sat of every month except Jan.
A wide range of goods on sale including plants and produce, fresh...
Highlands - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
Highlands, Uckfield TN22 5SA
An 8 acre garden set around a house with C15 origins (not open), amid pasture and woodland. Intensively gardened beds near the house inc hot and pink...
Kitchenham Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
Kitchenham Farm, Battle TN33 9NP
1 acre country house garden set amongst traditional farm buildings with stunning views over the Sussex countryside...
Hollymount - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
Hollymount, Uckfield TN22 4AE
A beautiful 7 acre garden centred around water. Streams run down the hill, through waterfalls into ponds flanked by luscious planting...
51 Carlisle Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
51 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JR
A secluded, award-winning, 75 x 65 garden, with glorious early summer colour from an abundance of old roses, perennials, mixed beds, and diverse...
Chelmsford Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
Chelmsford Lodge, Eastbourne BN20 7HE
A beautiful ¾ acre garden with winding pathways, continuing to develop each year. It features a magnificent collection of unusual and mature trees,...
D-Day Darlings - Victorious
Sun 31 May 26
Royal Hippodrome Theatre
106 - 114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, United Kingdom BN21 3PF
Following the success of their VE Day 80 tour and triumphant performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved songbirds, The D-Day...
Romeo & Juliet
Sun 31 May 26
Hendall Manor Barns, Heron's Ghyll, Uckfield TN22 4BU
Bowler Crab are on tour across the South East and London with this timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful...
Seaford Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
Seaford Gardens, Seaford BN25 2JA
Discover fourteen beautiful gardens across Seaford on four dates! 31 May (5 gardens), 14 June (7 gardens), 28 June (6 gardens), 5 July (7 gardens),...
Art Exhibition and Studio Sale
Sat 30 May 26
St Mary's Centre, Lion Street, Rye TN31 7LB
VALE Contemporary Artists are a group of 4 artists exhibiting a collection of paintings ranging from portraits, landscapes, seascapes, abstract,...
Skyscape - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 30 May 26
Skyscape, Brighton BN2 7BG
A 250ft south facing rear garden on a sloping site with fantastic views of the South Downs and the sea...
Orchard Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 29 May 26
Orchard Cottage, Crowborough TN6 3GR
A mature 1½ acre plantaholics garden with a large variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs, many unusual...
Wych Warren House - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 28 May 26
Wych Warren House, Forest Row RH18 5LF
6 acre garden in Ashdown Forest, AONB, much of it mixed woodland with a perimeter walk around property...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Brighton
Thu 28 May 26
Preston Park, Preston Road BN1 6SD
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath...
Queer Worlds – artists’ film exhibition at Colonnade House
Tue 26 May 26
Colonnade House, 47 Warwick St, Worthing BN11 3DH
Queer Worlds – A programme of films by LGBTQIA+ artists from across the globe
Queer Worlds brings together a collection of 15 short films by...
Sussex Tree Festival 2026
Sat 23 May 26
Sussex Wide TN22 5HG
The Tree Festival – a celebration of trees in Sussex – is back!
The festival, taking place across Sussex in May and June, includes guided walks,...
St Nicolas Annual Flower Festival
Sat 23 May 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
Come and see the magnificent flower displays on the theme 'Bells Galore' in our beautiful Grade 1 Listed church. Admission free...
Momma's Got a Brand New Toy Kitchen
Sat 23 May 26
The Caxton Arms
34 North Gardens,
Brighton BN1 3LB
She's peopled her last please, now she's figuring out hey ‘why can’t she be desired’? Why can’t she be naughty?...
King John's Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
King John's Nursery, Etchingham TN19 7AZ
Garden developed alongside the nursery, a romantic pond garden, gravel garden, long border, meadows and cutting garden...
Ringmer monthly market
Sat 23 May 26
Ringmer Village Hall,
Lewes Rd
Ringmer BN8 5QH
A new market to be held at Ringmer village hall on the 4th saturday of the month . There are a good number of stalls selling locally made crafts such...
ABBA on Show - An Authentic ABBA Tribute Night in Fairlight!
Sat 23 May 26
Fairlight Village Hall,
The Broadway, Fairlight, Hastings TN35 4DA
Sing, dance & relive the classics at this feel-good ABBA night. Live vocals and iconic hits in bought to you by the girls from ABBA on Show!...
A Night of Jagged Little Pill | Concorde 2, Brighton
Fri 22 May 26
286A Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN
Join a full live, powerhouse band for a night of pure nostalgia as they perform the iconic Jagged Little Pill album in its entirety...
We Are Warriors × Dreamy Place × Brighton Festival
Wed 20 May 26
The Cab Road tunnel, Trafalgar Street (opposite The Prince Albert pub), Brighton BN1 4ED
Dreamy Place and videoclub are supporting In Between Time to present We Are Warriors – a captivating light and sound installation – in the Cab Road...
Darling: A Regency Circus Show
Tue 19 May 26
Spiegeltent
SpiegelGardens
Victoria Gardens
Brighton BN1 1WN
Darling invites audiences into a Regency high-society ball where romance, rivalry, and gravity-defying acrobatics collide...
Hailsham care home invites community to dementia networking lunch
Mon 18 May 26
Bowes House, 25 Battle Rd, Hailsham BN27 1DU
A care home in Hailsham is inviting the local community to its free dementia networking event.
On Monday 18th May, from 12.30pm-1...
The Savoy Hotel: An Afternoon of Music and Scandal
Sun 17 May 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Experience an enchanting afternoon of music, storytelling, and intrigue at Herstmonceux Castle Estate with The Savoy Hotel: An Evening of Music and...
Scenes from the Savoy - A concert of songs and poetry
Sun 17 May 26
The Ball Room, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham BN27 1RN
Renowned international mezzo Louise Winter is joined by actress Karen Drury and pianist William Hancox in a feast of text, song, and pictures which...
Alice in Wonderland - The Ballet
Sun 17 May 26
Brighton Open Air Theatre
Dyke Road Park
Dyke Road
Brighton & Hove BN3 6EH
Stunning dancing, much loved characters and super costumes bring the famous tale to life in this magical ballet production...
Ashdown Park Hotel - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Ashdown Park Hotel, East Grinstead RH18 5JR
Ashdown Park spans 186 acres of woodland, grazing land, parkland, an 18-hole golf course, and ornamental gardens...
Buxted Art Club Art Exhibition
Fri 15 May 26
St. Mary's Church Hall, Church Road, Buxted TN22 4LP
Buxted Art Club. Art Exhibition. Come along and enjoy our display of framed paintings, hand made cards, raffle and weather permitting refreshments...
FREE taster session with the Brighton and Hove Rock Choir
Thu 14 May 26
Central United Reformed Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove BN3 3YF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Hove Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Natasha Graimes...
The Doris Show
Thu 14 May 26
Lantern Theatre, 77 St James' St, Kemptown BN2 1PA
This new show is a tribute to the life and music of Doris Day, the legendary movie star and singer. It depicts the story of Doris’ life, how she got...
Rapkyns Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 13 May 26
Rapkyns Nursery, Heathfield TN21 8UB
We have been growing plants in an idyllic country setting for over 30 yrs, and during that time have amassed an extensive range, inc a large...
Mountfield Court - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Mountfield Court, Robertsbridge TN32 5JP
3 acre wild woodland garden with bluebell lined walkways through exceptional rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and other flowering shrubs...
That'll Be The Day
Sat 9 May 26
Eastbourne, Congress Theatre
Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne BN21 4ST
Don't miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour...
The Ladyboys of Bangkok Full Moon Brighton
Sat 9 May 26
Preston Park, Preston Road BN1 6SD
Step into the dazzling glow of the Full Moon — where glamour meets illusion and every heartbeat dances to the rhythm of the tropics!...
Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Tue 5 May 26
The View Hotel, Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DN
The popular star of TV's 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eye and Psychic Academy. TONY STOCKWELL demonstrates his belief that...
Skysteamer to Athens: Steampunk Storytelling Extravaganza
Sun 3 May 26
The Walrus, 10 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AD
All aboard - the skysteamer is about to depart! Join C.J. Carter-Stephenson as he brings his steampunk novelette SKYSTEAMER TO ATHENS vividly to life...
NIUSIA
Sun 3 May 26
The Lantern @ ACT ; 77 St James's Street East Sussex BN2 1PF
Following a sell-out, Scotsman Fringe First award-winning Edinburgh premiere, the debut work from Filipa Bragança Award...
Foodies Festival 2026
Sat 2 May 26
Preston Park, Preston Rd, Brighton BN1 6SD
Foodies Festival is back for its 21st birthday - and it all kicks off in Brighton from 2nd–4th May
As the UK’s largest and longest-running touring...
96 Ashford Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 2 May 26
96 Ashford Road, Hastings TN34 2HZ
Small (100ft x 52ft) Japanese inspired front and back garden. Full of interesting planting with many acers, azaleas and bamboos...
KINDER
Sat 2 May 26
The Lantern Theatre, 77 St James's Street, Brighton BN2 1PA
KINDER will head to the Brighton Fringe this May. Following acclaimed runs at the Melbourne, Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, Ryan Stewart...
Bexhill Choral Society - Mendelssohn's Elijah! - Sat 2nd MAY at 7.30pm
Sat 2 May 26
De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP
Bexhill Choral Society presents… Mendelssohn’s Elijah at the De La Warr Pavilion
on Saturday 2nd May at 7...
Medieval Heritage Weekend
Sat 2 May 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux Castle Estate will transport visitors back over 600 years for an immersive Medieval Heritage Weekend...
SMOKE
Thu 30 Apr 26
Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton BN1 4GD
SMOKE is the newest play from acclaimed queer theatre-maker Alexis Gregory (“Riot Act) whose work has appeared in the West End, across London, the...
SMOKE
Thu 30 Apr 26
Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton BN1 4GD
SMOKE
Created and performed by Alexis Gregory
Directed by Campbell X
+
You Are Loved panel...
SMOKE
Tue 28 Apr 26
White Rock Theatre, Studio 27, White Rock,
Hastings TN34 1JX
Alex wakes one morning to a new message on Insta from his boyfriend Ben. But Ben died two years ago. What appears to be an everyday hack soon turns...
Printing & Collaging Day
Sun 26 Apr 26
St Marys Centre, Lion St,
Rye TN31 7LB
This new, mixed media workshop will get you combining your gel plate printing skills with your collage practice to create a unique mixed media...
Banks Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Apr 26
Banks Farm, Lewes BN8 5DY
9 acre garden set in rural countryside. Extensive lawns and shrub beds merge with the more naturalistic woodland garden set around the lake...
Kotimaki - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Apr 26
Kotimaki, Heathfield TN21 8UH
Large, creatively planted gardens featuring a long double border enclosed by yew hedging, along with a rockery, shade garden, exotic garden, pot...
Reawakening with The Symphonova - a concert
Sat 25 Apr 26
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Church St, Old Town, Eastbourne BN21 1HS
A unique chance to hear music you’ve never heard before performed with The Symphonova, a digital orchestra conducted and invented by Shelley Katz, in...
Springle Uckfield
Sat 25 Apr 26
Luxford Field TN22 1BP
Luxford Field, Uckfield | Saturday 25 April | 11.30-3pm
Springle Uckfield is a free, family-friendly daytime festival featuring walkabout...
The Old Rectory, Warbleton - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 23 Apr 26
The Old Rectory, Warbleton, Warbleton TN21 9PT
Nestled in the High Weald AONB, The Old Rectory garden was re-imagined by renowned designer Arne Maynard...
Crowborough care home invites veterans to a special breakfast club
Wed 22 Apr 26
Heather View, Beacon Rd, Crowborough TN6 1AS
A care home in Crowborough is inviting members of the community who have served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces to a special breakfast...
The Quirky Wedding Fayre at The British Engineerium
Sun 19 Apr 26
The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Brighton and Hove BN3 7QA
Alternative wedding fairs for rule-breakers & rebels!
Ready to shake up wedding planning? Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre, the ultimate...
Springle Hailsham
Sat 18 Apr 26
High Street, Hailsham BN27 1BB
Hailsham High Street | Saturday 18 April | 7.30pm
For one night, Hailsham High Street will be transformed by a spectacular outdoor procession of...
Chiddingly Horticultural Society Quiz Night
Sat 18 Apr 26
Chiddingly Village Hall, Church lane, Chiddingly BN8 6HE
Quiz night organised by Chiddingly Horticultural Society to raise funds for the society and Chiddingly Brownies and Guides to help fund their...
Jacobean Crewelwork Hand Embroidery Workshop
Sat 18 Apr 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Taught?in the stunning setting of Herstmonceux Castle, this is the perfect traditional handvembroidery experience...
Chiddingly Horticultural Society Quiz Night
Sat 18 Apr 26
Chiddingly Village hall,
Church Lane
Chiddingly BN8 6HE
Quiz night organized by Chidding;y Horticultural Society to raise funds for Horti Soc and Chiddingly Guides & Brownies...
Limekiln Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Apr 26
Limekiln Farm, Hailsham BN27 3TA
The garden was designed in the 1930s when the house was owned by Charles Stewart Taylor, MP for Eastbourne...
The Oast - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Apr 26
The Oast, Mayfield TN20 6TN
A 1 acre garden in an idyllic High Weald setting with a beautiful view. Year-round interest, with highlights in spring and late summer/autumn...
The Garden Show
Fri 17 Apr 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
The Garden Show comes to Herstmonceux Castle from 17–19 April 2026.
Enjoy over 170 exhibitors, specialist plants, garden shopping, artisan makers,...
SURVIVING EARTH FILM PREVIEW w/Q&A -DEPOT CINEMA LEWES
Wed 15 Apr 26
Pinwell Rd, Lewes BN7 2JS
HOMEGROWN's April pick is a preview of the upcoming British drama SURVIVING EARTH before its April 24th UK release...
Community Open Day
Sat 11 Apr 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
All are welcome to a special Community Open Day at Herstmonceux Castle Estate on Saturday 11 April 2026...
Uckfield Model Railway Club Open Day
Sat 11 Apr 26
Luxford Centre, Library Way, Uckfield TN22 1AR
Come along to find out about what the town's model railway club does, with displays of Club and member layouts, both complete and in progress,...
Quarry Wood Farm & Tilsmore Vineyard - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Apr 26
Quarry Wood Farm & Tilsmore Vineyard, Mayfield TN20 6RQ
A 2 acre organic garden set in a beautiful valley, surrounded by wildflower meadows and mature woodland...
The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra play Kemptown Tangos
Fri 10 Apr 26
Crowborough Community Centre,
Pine Grove, Crowborough TN6 1FE
A return to Crowborough with an entertaining program of music, including the World Premier of a new composition by David Sutton-Anderson called...
Latham's War - A Historical Lecture
Fri 10 Apr 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Historian Dr. Steven Bednarski returns to Herstmonceux to recount the experiences of Sir Paul Latham in the 70th Sussex Searchlight Regiment, Royal...
Easter Fair at Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
Sat 4 Apr 26
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard, Hawkhurst Road TN32 5SA
Hop on over to our fun-filled in-person Easter Fair! Visit the beautiful craft fair for unique gifts and artisan treats, take part in an Easter egg...
Creative Eastbourne PopUp for Eastbourne Open Houses
Thu 2 Apr 26
The Enterprise Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne,East Sussex BN21 1BD
Discover and purchase the work from local artists at Creative Eastbourne Open House pop up gallery this April...
Bach’s St. John Passion
Sat 28 Mar 26
Holy Cross Church, Belmont Rd, Uckfield TN22 1BP
First performed in Leipzig in 1724, Bach revised the St. John Passion several times before arriving at the version which is commonly performed today...
Mario Bakuna Band - Brazilian Landscapes - Live at Verdict Jazz Club
Sat 28 Mar 26
159 Edward St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 0JB
Brazilian Landscapes - Mario Bakuna Band
Mario Bakuna on Guitar and vocals
Davide Mantovani on Bass
Tristan Banks pon Drums
Brazilian...
The Art of Illumination
Sat 28 Mar 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Illumination is the art of applying gold to paper or vellum, with the resulting artworks traditionally bound within manuscripts...
Butlers Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 27 Mar 26
Butlers Farmhouse, Herstmonceux BN27 1QH
Quirky and fun are two words that pop up in visitors' comments - come and see our 1 acre country garden for yourself!...
The Garden House - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 27 Mar 26
The Garden House, Brighton BN1 4NT
One of Brightons secret gardens. We aim to provide year-round interest with trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders and annuals, fruit and vegetables, two...
Lost for words? Hailsham care home to host dementia advice event
Tue 24 Mar 26
Bowes House, 25 Battle Rd, Hailsham BN27 1DU
A care home in Hailsham is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event.
On Tuesday 24th March from 2pm–3...
Bates Green Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Mar 26
Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH
This plantswomans tranquil garden provides interest through the seasons. Woodland garden created around a majestic oak tree...
East Sussex Bead Fair - Alfriston - Free Entry & Refreshments!
Sun 22 Mar 26
Alfriston War Memorial Hall, The Tye, Alfriston BN26 5TL
Many new semi precious beads & pearls for making great jewellery by MrBead, plus other traders.
Free Entry & Refreshments!...
Wedding Showcase at Herstmonceux Castle
Sun 22 Mar 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Join us for our first Wedding Showcase following an 18-month restoration at Herstmonceux Castle on Sunday 22nd March, from 10:30am to...
Wedding Showcase Briar House Barns
Sun 22 Mar 26
Dewlands Hill, Rotherfield, Crowborough TN6 3RU
If you are looking for a fabulous venue to hold your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception, then do come along to the wedding showcase on...
Gel Plate Printing: Image Transfer Day
Sat 21 Mar 26
St Marys Centre, Lion St,
Rye TN31 7LB
Shelley, from Ways of Seeing, will be guiding you through the challenging process of image transference using a gel plate...
King John's Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 21 Mar 26
King John's Nursery, Etchingham TN19 7AZ
Garden developed alongside the nursery, a romantic pond garden, gravel garden, long border, meadows and cutting garden...
Chiddingly Horticultural Society spring flower show
Sat 21 Mar 26
Chiddingly Village hall,
Church Lane
Chiddingly BN8 6HE
Chiddingly Horticultural Society spring flower and produce show. Classes for flowers, fruit and vegetables flower arranging...
Plastering Masterclass: Bench Running & Ornamental Craft
Fri 20 Mar 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Step into a world of craftsmanship, heritage, and hands-on mastery in this intensive, immersive, no-holds-barred practical course led by...
Handel Coronation Anthems and John Rutter's Gloria
Fri 20 Mar 26
Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough TN6 1FE
The concert consists of Four Coronation Anthems and also Laudate Pueri, Dominum by Georg Friderik Handel as well as John Rutter's Gloria...
Shoreham Queer Film Trail – 17 March
Tue 17 Mar 26
St Mary de Haura Church, Church St, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5DQ
Shoreham Queer film trail presents a new selection of short films by LGBTQIA+ artists, co-curated with young people from Esteem Youth Charity...
Stained Glass Workshop – Two Day Course
Sat 14 Mar 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Make a small to medium-sized stained-glass panel of your own design and learn traditional glass techniques...
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
Little City - Hassocks
Wed 11 Mar 26
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH
Little City East Sussex - part of an award-winning UK franchise - is a completely mobile pop-up role play experience for children aged 0–6, launched...
Queer Shoreham Film Trail – 10 March
Tue 10 Mar 26
Esteem Youth Charity, The Old School House, Ham Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5
Join videoclub for an outdoor queer film trail through Shoreham. Follow a guided walking route through the town to discover short films by LGBTQIA+...
In the Shadow of Dowland
Sat 7 Mar 26
St Andrews Chapel, South Portslade Community Centre, Church Road, Portslade NR Brighton and Hove. BN41 1LB
The Pastores Ensemble present a 400th anniversary celebration of two Jacobean composers,
John Dowland and John Coperario...
Who let the dogs out? Hailsham care home to host community dog show
Fri 6 Mar 26
25 Battle Road
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1DU
A care home in East Sussex will be raising the woof with a community dog show.
Care UK’s Bowes House, on Battle Road in Hailsham, will be...
WOW work on walls IV
Thu 5 Mar 26
Hastings Arts Forum
20 Marine Court
St Leonards on Sea TN38 0DX
Selected HAF members have each rented wall or plinth space to curate and display their own works.
The participating artists are Robin Thompson,...
Gel Plate Printing: Inspired by Nature
Sun 1 Mar 26
St Marys Centre, Lion St,
Rye TN31 7LB
Gel plate printing is the process of creating monotypes by applying acrylic paint to a flexible gel plate and pressing a piece of paper onto the...
Gel Plate Printing: The Basics
Sun 1 Mar 26
St Marys Centre, Lion St,
Rye TN31 7LB
Gel plate printing is the process of creating monotypes by applying acrylic paint to a flexible gel plate and pressing a piece of paper onto the...
Ringmer Village Hall Market
Sat 28 Feb 26
Ringmer Village hall,
Lewes Rd
Ringmer BN8 5QH
saturday market in , Ringmer Village Hall from 10am - 12 noon
Stalls include handmade crafts such as cards, candles, crochet, honey, jams and...
Later Life Letter
Sat 28 Feb 26
Kino-Teatr, 43-49 Norman Road, Hastings, St Leonards TN38 0EG
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done...
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 28 Feb 26
St Andrews Alfriston BN26 5TL
Probably written between 1718 and 1723, the four violin concertos which make up The Four Seasons are an early example of programme music – music,...
The Last Of The Lovely Days @ The Folkore Rooms
Thu 26 Feb 26
The Folklore Rooms, 12 North Street, Brighton BN1 3GJ
Swings & Roundabouts Present
THE LAST OF THE LOVELY DAYS
Riding high after the release of their debut album ‘No Public House Talk’, Brighton...
Phil Nichol 'Trying My Best' UK Tour
Thu 26 Feb 26
The Forge Comedy Club
Ironworks Studios 30 Cheapside Brighton United Kingdom BN1 4GD
The multi-award-winning Canadian comedian Phil Nichol is back with his first tour in seven years – and he’s bringing the very best of his stand-up to...
Stitches Comedy Clubs Eastbourne
Thu 26 Feb 26
Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne BN21 4BW
After the success of the first show in Eastbourne, Stitches Comedy Clubs are back at the Devonshire Park Theatre with 3 more household names to bring...
Mozart’s Così fan tutte – A Comedy of Love, Lies and Lessons of Life.
Sat 21 Feb 26
New Hall, Rectory Lane, WINCHELSEA TN36 4AA
Playful deception meets its match in Mozart’s sparkling comic opera, reminding us that love is rarely as simple - or as certain - as we’d like to...
The Tell Tale Rooms Redux
Wed 18 Feb 26
Hastings Arts Forum
20 Marine Court
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex TN38 0DX
Father - Daughter collaborators, Andrew and Eden Kotting present paintings/drawings/scultures/collages/bookworks/ and a VR experience, in a show...
Dobbies Paw-fect Valentine
Sat 14 Feb 26
Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX
My Paw-fect Valentine takes place at Dobbies’ on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February, with a great line-up of activities, treats and photo...
Saturday Night at the Hawthorns
Sat 31 Jan 26
The Hawthorns at Meadow Park
Tortoiseshell Way
Braintree
Essex CM7 1TD
The Hawthorns in Braintree have their Saturday Night at The Hawthorns complimentary event on Saturday 31st January with Saxophonist, Liz Monroe...
Later Life Letter
Thu 29 Jan 26
Komedia Brighton, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UN
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done...
Crafternoon Tea Club
Sat 24 Jan 26
Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX
Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting customers along to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and cake this January, with a brand-new Crafternoon Tea...
Grand Art Sale 2026
Thu 22 Jan 26
Hastings Arts Forum
20 Marine Court
St Leonards on Sea TN38 0DX
This annual show is the first in the HAF's 2026 calendar, and gives visitors the opportunity to buy artwork by members at affordable discounted...
Dick Whittington - the panto that is paved with gold!
Fri 16 Jan 26
Rottingdean Public Hall
Park Road
Rottingdean
Brighton BN2 7HL
DICK WHITTINGTON – THE FAMILY PANTO PAVED WITH GOLD!
Written by Tom Whalley and directed by Neil Border
Dick Whittington is a dreamer and has...
Gong bath and sound journey in St Leonards
Sun 11 Jan 26
The Humble Hub, 4-5 Shepherd Street, St Leonards on sea TN38 0ET
A deeply relaxing 75-minute gong bath and sound healing session to support stress relief, rest, better sleep and wellbeing...
Stained Glass Workshop - Blue Skies Glass Studio
Tue 6 Jan 26
18 Eley Crescent
Rottingdean BN2 7FE
Have you ever wanted to create your own peronalised stained glass piece? We’ll show you how!
Ruth Summers (she/her) has been creating bespoke...
A Fairytale for Christmas
Sun 21 Dec 25
Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP
Following four sell-out tours, Irish Christmas concert A Fairytale for Christmas returns for its biggest tour yet this winter, including a monumental...
A Fairytale for Christmas
Sun 21 Dec 25
Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP
‘Tis the season to be jolly as the ultimate Irish Christmas concert is BACK for 2025!
After four back-to-back sell-out tours, and successful runs...
Little Snow White
Sun 21 Dec 25
Forest Row Village Hall RH18 5ES
As a special seasonal treat, award-winning Pericles Theatre Company return to Forest Row Village Hall on 20th & 21st December with their latest show...
Little Snow White
Sat 20 Dec 25
Forest Row Village Hall RH18 5ES
As a special seasonal treat, award-winning Pericles Theatre Company return to Forest Row Village Hall on 20th & 21st December with their latest show...
Richard Durrant's: Songs Of The Solstice Christmas Concert
Sat 20 Dec 25
St Mary & St Peter's Church, The Street. Wilmington BN26 5SL
Set yourself up for the Christmas Season with Richard Durrant’s musical celebration. The maverick composer and guitar virtuoso will once again be...
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
Fri 19 Dec 25
The Brunswick
1 Holland Road
Hove BN3 1JF
Step into the magic of Christmas as Mat Jones brings Charles Dickens’ beloved seasonal classic to life in a breathtaking one-man performance...
That'll Be Christmas
Thu 18 Dec 25
Eastbourne, Congress Theatre, Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne BN21 4ST
Cranking up the festive cheer across the UK is That’ll Be Christmas, Prestige Productions’ latest edition of the smash-hit tour That’ll Be The Day...
Christmas by Candlelight concert
Sun 14 Dec 25
All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE
Christmas by Candlelight concert!
Sunday 14th December, 7-9pm (doors open 6pm).
All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove, BN3-3QE...
Merriments Makers Market
Sat 13 Dec 25
Merriments Gardens
Hawkhurst Road
Hurst Green TN19 7RA
Join us on Saturday 13th December 10-3pm for a wonderful day of festive shopping and celebrating at the Merriments Makers Market...
Brighton's Festive Makers Fair at Wagner Hall
Sat 13 Dec 25
Wagner Hall, Wagner Hall
2 Regency Road
Brighton BN1 2RU
Brighton’s Festive Makers Fair returns for the full weekend Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December at one of Brighton's best venues for a pop...
Ring in the Season with Heathfield Silver Band!
Fri 12 Dec 25
State Hall (Kings Church) Heathfield TN21 8LD
Ring in the Season with Heathfield Silver Band!
Get ready to feel the festive cheer! Heathfield Silver Band is holding its much-anticipated...
CLOGG Comedy - Big Dec Energy Part II
Thu 11 Dec 25
The Caroline of Brunswick
39 Ditchling Rd
Brighton BN1 4SB
Clogg aims to be a welcoming space open to acts to perform their highest level of comedy to an audience...
Christmas Brass - A concert at Aflriston Church
Sun 7 Dec 25
St Andrews Alfriston BN26 5TL
We’re delighted to welcome back Long Man Brass with a programme which should appeal to everyone – and with less than three weeks to go, it will...
Christmas Market at Eastbourne Fishermens Green
Sun 7 Dec 25
Eastbourne Sea Cadet Corps Building TS Eastbourne
Royal Parade
Eastbourne BN22 7LA
Christmas market offering stalls selling christmas gifts and crafts, preloved items and food.
Refreshments and cakes available courtesy of the Sea...
Carols & Christmas Music for Choir and Audience
Sat 6 Dec 25
St. Peters Church, Church Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2HE
BEXHILL CHORAL SOCIETY presents
CAROLS & CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR CHOIR AND AUDIENCE
with
Cinque Ports Brass Ensemble
Kenneth Roberts...
Brighton Marina announces festive programme of events
Thu 4 Dec 25
The Waterfront Brighton Marina BN2 5WA
Brighton Marina is set to be the ultimate destination for family fun this festive season, offering a range of family-friendly activities including a...
Willingdon Trees Community Centre Chrismas Fair
Sun 30 Nov 25
Willingdon Trees community Centre
Holly Place
Eastbourne BN22 0UT
Community christmas fair with a mixture of stalls made selling locally made items including christmas wreaths...
Sunday 30th November- Antiques & Vintage Fair by Love Fairs
Sun 30 Nov 25
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 9XZ
Brighton Antiques and Vintage Fair returns to Brighton Racecourse!
We are delighted to be able to welcome the Brighton Antiques and Vintage Fair...
Santa Paws at Dobbies Garden Centres
Sat 29 Nov 25
Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX
This year, include your four-legged family members in the Christmas fun with Dobbies’ Santa Paws, an event specifically designed for dogs
Dogs...
Yuletide Choral Concert by Slavic Voices
Sat 29 Nov 25
St John sub Castro church, Abinger Place, Lewes BN7 2QA
Slavic Voices London & Brighton choirs come together to deliver an enchanting exploration of the rich diversity of Slavic music, beautifully suited...
Mozart's Great Mass in C Minor
Sat 29 Nov 25
All Saints Church, Chapel Green, Crowborough TN6 1ED
The Great Mass in C Minor is one of Mozart's greatest achievements, a large scale masterpiece at times written for two choirs...
Christmas Makers Fair at Saltdean Lido
Sat 29 Nov 25
Saltdean Lido, The Oval
Saltdean BN2 8SP
Paper Daisy Events are excited to return to Saltdean Lido with some amazing exhibitors for a beautifully curated Christmas Makers Fair!...
Dallington Winterwonder Land with Ice Rink
Sat 29 Nov 25
Daliington CofE Primary School
The Street
Dallington TN21 9NH
Experience the Magic of Dallington Winter Wonderland!
Friends of Dallington School are delighted to invite you to this year’s Dallington Winter...
Dobbies Christmas Shopping Night in aid of Alzheimers Research UK
Thu 27 Nov 25
Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX
Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging customers to come along on Thursday 27 November to be the first to shop exclusive Black Friday offers at its...
The Overtones Christmas Party
Thu 27 Nov 25
Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106-114 Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF
The No. 1, multi-platinum-selling vocal group, The Overtones are back with the festive event of the season in celebration of their highly anticipated...
HAF Winter Salon
Wed 26 Nov 25
Hastings Arts Forum
20 Marine Court
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex TN38 0DX
A curated exhibition of artworks, cards, books, paintings, ceramics and more, alongisde Ed Boxhalls story telling event 30 Nov.
Santas Grotto
Sun 23 Nov 25
Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX
Back by popular demand, Santa’s Grotto – this time with a North Pole adventure theme. Children will journey through a magical, ice-inspired world,...
Xmas Creatives at Gather
Sun 23 Nov 25
Gather community space, The Beacon, Terminus Road, Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3NW
Pre Xmas Open Houses Event!
At GATHER in the Beacon shopping center, Eastbourne
Seven Local artists come together to show beautiful, affordable art...
Winter Makers Fair at The British Engineerium
Sat 22 Nov 25
The British Engineerium, The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Hove BN3 7QA
The Grand Winter Makers Fair & Guided Steam Up Tours are back this November!
Join Paper Daisy Events as creativity meets history at the iconic...
Camber Community Christmas fayre
Sat 22 Nov 25
The Memorial Hall, Lydd Road, Camber TN31 7RJ
Everyone is welcome to our annual Christmas Fayre. There's a visit from Father Christmas, with a free gift for every (nice) child, free kids...
Oakwood Primary Academy Christmas Market
Fri 21 Nov 25
Oakwood Primary Academy
Magnolia Walk
Eastbourne BN22 0SS
Christmas Market at Oakwood Primary Academy School, Magnolia Walk, Willingdon Trees.
A mixture of crafts, gifts, foodstuffs and other stalls...
Dvorák - Stabat Mater
Sun 16 Nov 25
St Dunstans Church, Mayfield TN20 6AB
Performed by Mayfield Festival Choir
Conductor: Jeremy Summerly
Orchestra: Ripieno Players
Soloists: Sofia Kirwan-Baez (Soprano), Alexandria Moon...
The Vineyard Christmas Fair at Sedlescombe Organic
Sat 15 Nov 25
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard, Hawkhurst Road TN32 5SA
Step into a festive wonderland this Christmas at our beautiful vineyard, where holiday cheer meets handmade charm...
The Film Factory Screening – Bertie & Laura’s films
Sat 15 Nov 25
The Garden Cafe,
St Ann's Well Gardens
Hove BN3 1RP
Where cinema history was made – relive the magic on screen with a special screening in St Ann’s Well Gardens
Step back into the birthplace of...
Hailsham Choral and Hailsham Sinfonia in Eastbourne
Sat 15 Nov 25
St Saviour's Church, South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4UT
Hailsham Choral and Hailsham Sinfonia in Eastbourne perform Mozart's Vespers, Haydn's Little Organ Mass and two Bach Motets: Jesu Meine...
Swans, Not Scones
Fri 14 Nov 25
The Yellow Book Bar
3A York Place BN1 4GU
A celebration of comedy that's completely different...
Extra Topping, CLOGG Comedy and Sweet at the Yellow Book are joining forces to bring...
HOUSEHOLD - SoCo Artists Autumn Exhibition
Wed 12 Nov 25
Hastings Arts Forum
20 Marine Court
St Leonards on Sea TN38 0DX
SoCo Artists return to the gallery with HOUSEHOLD; an exploration of what a household contains and what it means...
Remembrance Walk
Tue 11 Nov 25
High Broom Care Home, High Broom Road, Crowborough TN6 3SL
It is Remembrance Day coming up!
Join us on Tuesday, 11th November at 10:30am for a peaceful Remembrance Walk through our beautiful Woodland Walk...
A Fairytale for Christmas
Sun 9 Nov 25
Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1SD
From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as talented singers, musicians...
Merriments Makers Market
Sat 8 Nov 25
Merriments Gardens, Hawkhurst Road, Hurst Green TN19 7RA
Join us on Saturday 8th Nov 10-3pm for a wonderful day of shopping and celebrating local creativity at the Merriments Makers Market...
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz Hastings
Fri 7 Nov 25
Blackbox, George St TN34 3EG
The ultimate party quiz that sold out the Roundhouse and smashed Glasto more times than Bowie is landing in Hastings!...
Concert of Remembrance
Fri 7 Nov 25
State Hall, Kings Church, Station Road, Heathfield TN21 8LD
An evening of reflective music to raise money in support of the Royal British Legion.
Refreshments and raffle available...
An Evening at the Opera
Sun 2 Nov 25
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS
Experience the drama, pathos and comedy of opera with a selection of arias, duets and ensembles performed by Noa Lachman (soprano), Rebecca Hughes...
Chris Cleverley - 'Gods Of All Things' Tour
Sun 2 Nov 25
Arlington Village Hall, The Street, Arlington, East Sussex BN26 6RX
‘Gods of All Things’ Tour
For one special night this winter, Ambient Dream-Folk songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Chris Cleverley brings the...
Sip and Sketch with Tom Middleton
Sat 1 Nov 25
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
PICTURE THIS
A glass of rich, velvety wine in one hand, a pencil in the other. The hum of conversation, the thrill of creation...
Ravel at 150 – The Wealden Trio at Michelham Priory
Sat 1 Nov 25
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS
Ravel’s piano trio is a ground breaking work written at the outbreak of World War One, and we would like to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth...
Stains & Traces V11
Fri 31 Oct 25
Hastings Arts Forum
20 Marine Court
St Leonards on Sea TN38 0DX
An exhibition curated by Carly Ralph and Debbie Lyddon participating artists,
alongside artists Annabel Faraday, Denise Jones and Mary...
CLOGG Comedy: Spooky Edition
Thu 30 Oct 25
The Caroline of Brunswick
39 Ditchling Rd
Brighton BN1 4SB
Clogg aims to be a welcoming space open to acts to perform their highest level of comedy to an audience...
East Sussex Bead Fair
Sun 26 Oct 25
Forest Row Village Hall, The Square, Forest Row RH18 5ES
The latest semi precious beads & pearls for making great jewellery by MrBead and other traders. Plus original designed ready-made jewellery...
Brighton Railway Station Tour
Sat 25 Oct 25
Brighton Railway Station (meet outside the ticket office/Travel Centre), Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XP
Step behind the scenes of one of the city’s most iconic landmarks with the Brighton Railway Station Tour, led by Rob Whitehead, Community Engagement...
Oska Bright Film Festival X Dreamy Place Outdoor Film Trail
Sat 25 Oct 25
Outside Food For Friends, across from Zizzi on Prince Albert Street. BN1 1HF
Experience a unique cinematic journey with Dreamy Place as we present films co-curated with Oska Bright Film Festival – the world’s largest festival...
Press Play – creativity day at Hove Museum
Sat 25 Oct 25
Hove Museum of Creativity, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB
Days of Wonder: Press Play is a hands-on creativity day for children, families, and adults curious about film and media heritage...
Things to do around East Sussex
East Sussex, a picturesque county on the southeastern coast of England, offers a wide range of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in East Sussex:
1. Royal Pavilion in Brighton:
- Begin your day by visiting the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. This exotic palace, built for King George IV, combines Regency grandeur with Indian and Chinese visual styles. Explore its colorful interiors, stunning gardens, and learn about its fascinating history.
2. The Lanes in Brighton:
- Afterward, wander through The Lanes, an area known for its eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Explore the narrow alleys, discover unique treasures, and enjoy a meal at one of the charming eateries.
3. Seven Sisters Country Park:
- For nature enthusiasts, head to the Seven Sisters Country Park. Hike along the dramatic chalk cliffs, enjoy panoramic views of the English Channel, and spot wildlife. It's a great spot for picnics and photography.
4. Battle Abbey and Battlefield:
- Visit Battle Abbey and Battlefield, where the historic Battle of Hastings took place in 1066. Explore the abbey ruins, learn about the Norman Conquest, and enjoy the serene surroundings.
5. Hastings Old Town:
- Explore Hastings Old Town, a charming area with cobbled streets, historic buildings, and fishing boats. Visit the Fishermen's Museum, stroll along the seafront, and enjoy fresh seafood.
6. Rye:
- Discover the medieval town of Rye, known for its preserved architecture and quaint streets. Climb to the top of St. Mary's Church for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside¹.
7. Bodiam Castle:
- Head to Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century moated castle surrounded by lush greenery. Explore its towers, drawbridge, and picturesque setting. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and photographers.
8. Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House:
- In Lewes, visit Lewes Castle for its panoramic views of the town and countryside. Explore the nearby Anne of Cleves House, a Tudor timber-framed building with a fascinating history.
9. Beachy Head and Birling Gap:
- Take a scenic drive to Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Admire the white cliffs, walk along the coastal paths, and breathe in the fresh sea air. It's a stunning natural landscape.
10. Charleston Farmhouse:
- For art and culture, visit Charleston Farmhouse, the former home of the Bloomsbury Group. Explore its vibrant interiors, gardens, and learn about the influential artists and writers who lived here.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural exploration, East Sussex promises an enriching and diverse day out!
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1. Royal Pavilion in Brighton:
- Begin your day by visiting the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. This exotic palace, built for King George IV, combines Regency grandeur with Indian and Chinese visual styles. Explore its colorful interiors, stunning gardens, and learn about its fascinating history.
2. The Lanes in Brighton:
- Afterward, wander through The Lanes, an area known for its eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Explore the narrow alleys, discover unique treasures, and enjoy a meal at one of the charming eateries.
3. Seven Sisters Country Park:
- For nature enthusiasts, head to the Seven Sisters Country Park. Hike along the dramatic chalk cliffs, enjoy panoramic views of the English Channel, and spot wildlife. It's a great spot for picnics and photography.
4. Battle Abbey and Battlefield:
- Visit Battle Abbey and Battlefield, where the historic Battle of Hastings took place in 1066. Explore the abbey ruins, learn about the Norman Conquest, and enjoy the serene surroundings.
5. Hastings Old Town:
- Explore Hastings Old Town, a charming area with cobbled streets, historic buildings, and fishing boats. Visit the Fishermen's Museum, stroll along the seafront, and enjoy fresh seafood.
6. Rye:
- Discover the medieval town of Rye, known for its preserved architecture and quaint streets. Climb to the top of St. Mary's Church for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside¹.
7. Bodiam Castle:
- Head to Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century moated castle surrounded by lush greenery. Explore its towers, drawbridge, and picturesque setting. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and photographers.
8. Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House:
- In Lewes, visit Lewes Castle for its panoramic views of the town and countryside. Explore the nearby Anne of Cleves House, a Tudor timber-framed building with a fascinating history.
9. Beachy Head and Birling Gap:
- Take a scenic drive to Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Admire the white cliffs, walk along the coastal paths, and breathe in the fresh sea air. It's a stunning natural landscape.
10. Charleston Farmhouse:
- For art and culture, visit Charleston Farmhouse, the former home of the Bloomsbury Group. Explore its vibrant interiors, gardens, and learn about the influential artists and writers who lived here.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural exploration, East Sussex promises an enriching and diverse day out!