Heritage Open Day: Grade II listed Quaker Meeting House with modern additions This Friends Meeting House dates from 1784 with later additions over... more >

Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE

Today

Anne of Cleves House Museum

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy an insight into Tudor and Elizabethan life at Anne of Cleves House in Lewes. This stunning timber-framed medieval house..... more >

Anne of Cleves House, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1JA

Today and Sun 15 Sep

Priory School, Lewes Memorial Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Lewes Priory School Memorial Chapel, (Mountfield Road, between Priory School and East Sussex College)... more >

Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes BN7 2XN

Today

Lewes Castle & Museum

Heritage Open Day: Visit Lewes Castle, a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror... more >

Barbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes BN7 1YE

Today and Sun 15 Sep

The Workshop

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..... more >

J Swan Jewellers, 164 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XU

Today

Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children's Market

Our Nearly New Baby Sales are community events for local families to make money while recycling unwanted items... more >

St Mary, Hampden Park, Church Hall, 69 Decoy Drive, Eastbourne BN22 9PP

Today

Winchelsea Wesley Methodist Chapel

Heritage Open Day: The Wesleyan Society was formed in Winchelsea in 1774 and this 'Preaching House' was built in 1785... more >

Winchelsea Wesley Methodist Chapel, Rectory Lane, Winchelsea TN36 4EY

Today

Hastings Arts Forum Members Summer Exhibition

Hastings Arts Forum is again participating in the Hastings Coastal Currents Arts Festival - displaying works by HAF members... more >

Hastings Arts Forum 20 Marine Court St Leonards on Sea TN38 0DX

Today, Sun 15 Sep

Monthly Craft fair

Monthly craft fair held on the 2nd saturday of the month at St Wilfrids Church Hall, Pevensey bay A good number of local crafters selling hand made... more >

St Wilfrids Church Hall Eastbourne Rd Pevensey bay BN24 6HL

Today

The Crypt Gallery

Heritage Open Day: Art exhibitions and a Medieval undercroft- this incredible gallery is not to be missed!... more >

23 Church Street, Seaford BN25 1HD

Today and Sun 15 Sep

Gin & Rum Festival Brighton

Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year!... more >

Brighton Dome, Brighton Corn Exchange, Church Street Brighton BN1 1UE

Today

Free entry to Seaford museum

Heritage Open Day: Seaford Museum occupies a moated Martello Tower on the seafront and is much bigger on the inside... more >

Seaford Museum, Martello Tower 74, The Esplanade, Seaford BN25 1JH

Today

Cable House 14

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... more >

South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford BN254AR

Today, Sun 15 Sep

A Very Special Visitor: Mary Anning Visits the Booth Museum

Heritage Open Day: Come along and meet famous fossil hunter Mary Anning at the Booth Museum of Natural History... more >

194 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA

Today

Theatre Royal Brighton Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Come through the Stage Door on to the stage where thousands of stars have trod the boards since 1807!... more >

Theatre Royal Brighton Stage Door, 35 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RD

Today

Telling Stories - A Unique Archive

Heritage Open Day: Photographs, books and audio telling the stories of how Brighton came to be the city is is today... more >

195-201 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB

Today

St Bartholomew's Church

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... more >

Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP

Today

Limekiln Farm - Open Garden for NGS

The garden was designed in the 1930s when the house was owned by Charles Stewart Taylor, MP for Eastbourne... more >

Limekiln Farm, Hailsham BN27 3TA

Today and Sun 15 Sep

Brighton Quakers

Heritage Open Day: Brighton Friends' Meeting House, the home of Brighton Quakers - open for HODs 2024 During our Heritage Open Days event our... more >

Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton & Hove BN1 1AF

Today

Lewes House, High Street Lewes

Heritage Open Day: Lewes House is a substantial 18th century detached house set in a large walled garden... more >

Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2LX

Today and Sun 15 Sep

King John's Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

4 acre romantic garden for all seasons. An ongoing family project since 1987 with new areas completed in 2020... more >

King John’s Lodge, Etchingham TN19 7AZ

Today

Newhaven Museum

Heritage Open Day: An interesting collection of artefacts, photographs and documents connected with Newhaven's history and its maritime... more >

Avis Road, Newhaven BN9 0PR

Mon 9 Sep, Thu 12 Sep, Fri 13 Sep

Autumn Market

Come along and enjoy the third seasonal market of 2024 and celebrate the start of Autumn with over 30 stallholders both inside and outside selling... more >

Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross BN24 5BU

Sun 15 Sep

West Blatchington Windmill

Heritage Open Day: Unusual six sided smock mill c.1820, built on a square flint and brick tower. The mill was sketched by John Constable in 1825... more >

97 Holmes Avenue, West Blatchington BN3 7LH

Sun 15 Sep

West Hill; Brighton's hidden neighbourhood â€“ a walk with Geoffrey Mead

Heritage Open Day: West Hill; Brighton's hidden neighbourhood - a walk with Geoffrey Mead. Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a..... more >

St. Nicholas Church, Church Street, Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Sun 15 Sep

Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New â€“ a walk with Geoffrey Mead

Heritage Open Day: Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New - a walk with Geoffrey Mead Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute... more >

St. Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Sun 15 Sep

Town Hall Open Day - Fun for all the Family

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... more >

Town Hall, High Street, Lewes BN7 2QS

Sun 15 Sep

Saddlescombe Farm

Heritage Open Day: Discover the Nature, Beauty and History of the South Downs at Saddlescombe Farm. Enjoy farm tours, traditional crafts, folk songs,..... more >

Saddlescombe Farm, Saddlescombe Road, Brighton BN45 7DE

Sun 15 Sep

Urgent news from Sarajevo...

Heritage Open Day: 14 June 1914 stop Dieppe to Holywell stop Urgent news from Sarajevo stopâ€¦ Have you wondered about the small building immediately... more >

Italian Gardens, 53 King Edward’s Parade, Eastbourne BN20 7XB

Sun 15 Sep

Visit West Blatchington Windmill

Heritage Open Day: Our 200 year old Windmill will be open to all to ascend and explore. This includes an extensive and renowned Milling museum..... more >

West Blatchington Windmill, Holmes Avenue, Holmes Avenue, Hove BN3 7LH

Sun 15 Sep

Clifton Hill & Montpelier; Brighton's West End â€“ a walk with Geoffrey Mead

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..... more >

St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Sun 15 Sep

George Justice workshop

Heritage Open Day: George Justice (12a Market Street) was originally part of a late 18th century stables, converted into houses and offices in the... more >

12A Market Street, Lewes BN7 2NB

Sun 15 Sep

Western Road â€“ more than shops. A walk with Geoffrey Mead

Heritage Open Day: Western Road - more than shops. A walk with Geoffrey Mead Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll around the..... more >

St. Nicholas Church, Church Street, Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Sun 15 Sep

The Regency Town House Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Delve into the captivating history of a Regency townhouse nestled in picturesque Brunswick Square... more >

The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Hove BN3 1EH

Mon 9 Sep, Tue 10 Sep

FREE taster session with the Eastbourne Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Eastbourne?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1UE

Mon 16 Sep, Mon 23 Sep, and more dates until Wed 13 Nov

More Rock Choirs

The West Pier - Celebrating the Past and Planning the Future

Heritage Open Day: Whatâ€™s happening at the West Pier? Find out whatâ€™s happening with the project to restore one of the original West Pier kiosks... more >

West Pier Centre, 103-105 Kings Road Arches, Brighton & Hove BN1 2FN

Mon 9 Sep, Tue 10 Sep

Coastguard Cottage

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... more >

6 Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven, Seaford BN25 4AR

Mon 9 Sep, Tue 10 Sep

FREE taster session with the Crowborough Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Crowborough Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Pippa..... more >

United Church, Croft Road, Crowborough TN6 1HA

Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, and more dates until Tue 5 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Rye for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local Rye choir is run by singing teacher Esther..... more >

Hub on Rye Hill, Kiln Drive, Rye TN31 7SQ

Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, Tue 22 Oct, Tue 5 Nov, Tue 12 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Hastings for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your local Hastings choir is run by vocal teacher Esther Jones... more >

The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2SA

Wed 18 Sep, Wed 25 Sep, and more dates until Wed 13 Nov

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Hove Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Hove?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Central United Reformed Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove BN3 3YF

Thu 19 Sep, Thu 3 Oct, and more dates until Thu 14 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Bingo - prize bingo evening

A fun family evening of prize bingo and raffle. Proceeds towards the Camber Community Newsletter. more >

The Castle public house, Lydd Rd, Camber TN31 7RS

Thu 19 Sep

Fairlight Hall - Open Garden for NGS

A restored stunning garden in East Sussex. The formal gardens extend over 9 acres and surround the Victorian Gothic mansion (not open)... more >

Fairlight Hall, Hastings TN35 5DR

Thu 19 Sep

Brighton Art Fair 2024

This September welcomes back Brighton Art Fair for a special 20th anniversary edition. The city’s flagship contemporary art fair returns to the..... more >

Brighton Dome Corn Exchange BN1 1UG

Thu 19 Sep to Sun 22 Sep

CLOGG Comedy #53

Join us for the first of our hedonistic Autumn CLOGG's! Clogg aims to be a welcoming space open to acts to perform their highest level of..... more >

The Caroline of Brunswick 39 Ditchling Rd Brighton BN1 4SB

Thu 19 Sep

Join our choir in Lewes for a FREE taster session

If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll like singing with us in the Lewes Rock Choir... more >

Cliffe Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH

Thu 19 Sep, Thu 26 Sep, Thu 17 Oct, Thu 7 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Ti Amo Tuscany

Enjoy the views under the Tuscan sun in just three hours. Escape to the vineyards of Tuscany while sipping back with your finest drop... more >

Pinot & Picasso Brighton, Ground Floor, 127 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AF

Sat 21 Sep

ABBA Special: Neon Nights Boogie

It’s Euroviscon in Brighton this weekend. To celebrate we bring the disco to the studio with this Eurovision and ABBA-inspired Neon Nights artwork,..... more >

Pinot & Picasso Brighton, Ground Floor, 127 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AF

Sun 22 Sep

James Bond Concert Spectacular

Nobody does it better than Q The Music – the world’s first dedicated tribute to 007’s legendary soundtracks... more >

The De La Warr Pavilion TN40 1DP

Sun 22 Sep

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Hove

he Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring Poldark and Angus Baskerville in a never-before-seen show, bringing magic, mind reading and comedy... more >

The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS

Thu 26 Sep

Parkinson's support event @ Heather View

A care home in Crowborough is opening its doors to the community for a free Parkinson’s support event... more >

Care UK’s Heather View, Beacon Rd, Crowborough TN6 1AS

Fri 27 Sep

Bates Green Garden - Open Garden for NGS

This plantswomans tranquil garden provides interest through the seasons. Woodland garden created around a majestic oak tree... more >

Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH

Sun 29 Sep

J S Bach's Goldberg Variations by Candlelight

Following his masterful direction of the performance of all six of J S Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos at the 2024 Mayfield Festival the Harpsichord... more >

Chapel, Mayfield School, High Street, Mayfield TN20 6PH

Sun 29 Sep

FREE taster session with the Brighton Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Brighton Rock Choir is led by East Sussex based musician..... more >

Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, Brighton BN1 5JD

Tue 1 Oct, Tue 12 Nov, Tue 19 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Funny Business Networking: Escape Rooms | Brighton

Funny Business Networking: Escape Rooms Suits, sales pitches and lukewarm coffee in hotel function rooms..... more >

The Brunswick, 1 Holland Road, Brighton & Hove BN3 1JF

Thu 3 Oct

Bexhill Choral Society - British Choral Classics

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS- Toward the Unknown Region & Songs of Travel PARRY - I was Glad STANFORD - Songs of the Sea and works by HOLST, SULLIVAN &... more >

St. Barnabas Church, Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JG

Sat 5 Oct

Photo Fronge 2024: Common Ground

Photo Fringe 2024: Common Ground Collectives Hub Phoenix Art Space 10-14 Waterloo Place?Brighton?BN2 9NB 5 Oct-17 Nov, Wed-Sun 12-5pm closed..... more >

Phoenix Art Space 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB

Sat 5 Oct, Sun 17 Nov

Paper Daisy Brighton Makers Market at Jubilee Square

Discover many local unique, creative and diverse makers, artists & small batch at this buzzing Brighton Makers Market curated by Paper Daisy Events... more >

Jubilee Square, Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE

Sat 5 Oct

REID HALL Antique & Collectors Fair in EAST SUSSEX

Established over 22 years The Reid Hall Fair has 25 Stalls with Easy Parking and Refeshments Available more >

Boreham Street on the A271 BN27 4SD

Sun 6 Oct

Gwyneth Goes Skiing

Awkward Productions are taking their viral sensation Gwyneth Goes Skiing on a UK & Ireland tour this autumn... more >

11A Upper Market Street BN3 1AS

Sun 6 Oct, Tue 8 Oct

Blue Camel Club

Get ready for a cosmic journey with the Blue Camel Club at the newly-restored Brighton Dome Corn Exchange... more >

Brighton Dome, Church St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UE

Mon 7 Oct

The Lion and the Unicorn

Fascinating new drama The Lion and the Unicorn is set on an evening in 1939, just six weeks after war has been declared, at a private dinner between... more >

Taachi-Morris Arts Centre School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton TA2 8PD

Wed 9 Oct

Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children's Market

Our Nearly New Baby Sales are community events for local families to make money while recycling unwanted items... more >

St Mary, Hampden Park, Church Hall, 69 Decoy Drive, Eastbourne BN22 9PP

Sat 12 Oct

C*M with ERIKALUST

Erika Lust, the adult movie visionary and award winning ethical porn director, will bring her UK tour to Brighton on Saturday 12 October for one... more >

Duke of York’s Picturehouse, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 4NA

Sat 12 Oct

Femme Fatale

Femme Fatale is all about expression and bringing your most authentic self to canvas. Whether you are red and fiery, yellow and charismatic, orange..... more >

Pinot & Picasso Brighton, Ground Floor, 127 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AF

Sat 12 Oct

Lewes Craft and Gift Market

An established and expanding Craft and Gift Market selling quailty productys in this historic tourist town... more >

Lewes Town Hall, High Street Lewes, East Sussex. BN7 2QS

Sat 12 Oct, Sat 9 Nov

Pumpkin Spooktacular Brighton

Pumpkin Spooktacular Brighton, at Preston Manor! Join us for pumpkin season to celebrate all things spooky... more >

Preston Manor Garden Preston Road BN1 6SA

Fri 18 Oct to Thu 31 Oct

39th Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition

Come and see many fantastic Model Railway Layouts from all over the country, with model trains moving through detailed model scenery... more >

Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield TN22 1AE

Sat 19 Oct and Sun 20 Oct

Premium

2024 Tunbridge Wells Competition Winners Concert

The Mayfield Festival welcomes back to Mayfield six of the section winners of this year’s Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition... more >

Concert Hall, Mayfield School, High Street, Mayfield TN20 6PH

Sat 19 Oct

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at De La Warr Pavilion

Over fifty Guild makers will exhibit beautiful, hand-made crafts produced in small workshops and ateliers across Sussex & adjacent counties at the... more >

Marina Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP

Sat 19 Oct and Sun 20 Oct

Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children's Market

Our Nearly New Baby Sales are community events for local families to make money while recycling unwanted items... more >

St Mary, Hampden Park, Church Hall, 69 Decoy Drive, Eastbourne BN22 9PP

Sat 23 Nov

Handel's Messiah

Closing the Mayfield Festival's autumn concert programme on the 14th of December is that perennial and seasonal favourite, Handel’s Messiah... more >

St. Dunstan’s Church, High Street, Mayfield TN20 6AB

Sat 14 Dec

Brazilian Landscapes - Mario Bakuna Band - Live at Verdict Jazz Club

Brazilian Landscapes - Mario Bakuna Band Mario Bakuna on Guitar and vocals Chris Attwell on Bass Tristan Banks pon Drums Since moving to... more >

159 Edward St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 0JB

Sat 14 Dec

Live Forever – The Rise of Oasis

Oasis, Britain’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band, will have its backstory explored on stage next year in the first production of its kind, Live Forever,... more >

Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP

Tue 7 Jan 25

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!