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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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!