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Outdoor Theatre at Nymans: Alice in Wonderland
Fri 14 Aug 26
Nymans,
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH17 6EB
Step through the looking glass and into a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
Booking essential...
Who lives here?
Thu 13 Aug 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
Lots of creatures can be found on our reserve, but which ones live where? Some are easy to spot, but some are hidden away and tricky to find...
Dragonfly Facepainting
Thu 13 Aug 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Transform into a dragonfly this summer and with vibrant, nature-inspired facepainting. Our talented artist from Kate’s Carnival will bring each...
Bon appétit! Haywards Heath care home to host food festival
Wed 12 Aug 26
Martlet Manor
Butlers Green Rd
Haywards Heath RH16 4DA
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Haywards Heath is welcoming its local community for a fun-filled day of food and...
Dragonfly Facepainting
Tue 11 Aug 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Transform into a dragonfly this summer and with vibrant, nature-inspired facepainting. Our talented artist from Kate’s Carnival will bring each...
Open air theatre at Standen: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bun
Tue 11 Aug 26
Standen,
West Hoathly Road,
East Grinstead RH19 4NE
Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny...
Discovery Day – Amazing amphibians and remarkable reptiles!
Tue 11 Aug 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
Whilst pond dipping and hunting for mini-beasts in our Discovery Zone, we’ll be focusing on the extraordinary lives of frogs, newts, snakes and...
Champs Hill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug 26
Champs Hill, Pulborough RH20 1LY
A natural landscape, the garden has been developed around three disused sand quarries with far-reaching views across the Amberley Wildbrooks to the...
Chalk Farm Flowers - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug 26
Chalk Farm Flowers, Worthing BN14 0RE
A sustainable working flower farm, run by two young horticulturalists with a passion for the environment...
Alice in Wonderland - The Ballet
Sun 9 Aug 26
Chequer Mead Theatre
De La Warr Road
East Grinstead RH19 3BS
A fantastical ballet for the whole family!
Stunning dancing, much loved characters and super costumes bring the famous tale to life in this magical...
Dragonfly Facepainting
Sun 9 Aug 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Transform into a dragonfly this summer and with vibrant, nature-inspired facepainting. Our talented artist from Kate’s Carnival will bring each...
Dragons and Damsels collage workshop for adults
Sun 9 Aug 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Join Tracy Waters for a relaxing craft session to create your own unique handmade cards in collage. Celebrating the colourful display of dragonflies...
Selsey Beef & rounders
Sun 9 Aug 26
The Sir Patrick Moore Pavilion, Recreation Ground, High Street, Selsey, PO20 9BB PO20 8BB
Bon appétit! Horsham care home to host food festival
Sat 8 Aug 26
Skylark House
Saint Mark's Ln
Horsham RH12 5PU
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Horsham is welcoming its local community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration...
Worthing’s 47th Annual Horticultural Show
Sat 8 Aug 26
Goring Methodist Church, Bury Drive, Worthing BN12 4XB
WORTHING ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS ASSOCIATIONProudly Presents the
47TH ANNUAL HORTICULTURAL SHOW
Saturday 8th August 20261:00pm –...
Dragonfly Willow Weaving for children 10-17 yrs workshop
Sat 8 Aug 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Fly into a willow weaving workshop and create a 3-D dragonfly sculpture.
Zsofi from Nature Makers will guide children aged 10-17 years old through...
St Peters Summer Fete
Sat 8 Aug 26
13 Church Rd, East Wittering PO20 8PS
Join Us for Our Annual Church Fête!
Bring the whole family along for a fun-filled afternoon packed with entertainment, activities, and community...
Little Pickles Market Bognor Regis Nearly New Sale
Sat 8 Aug 26
Arena Sports Centre,
Westloats Lane,
Bognor Regis PO21 5JD
We are so excited for our Bognor Regis market!
Come along to shop over 20 tables of nearly-new maternity, baby and children's items...
Chalk Farm Flowers - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 8 Aug 26
Chalk Farm Flowers, Worthing BN14 0RE
A sustainable working flower farm, run by two young horticulturalists with a passion for the environment...
Moths and coffee!
Sat 8 Aug 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
Join us for a brew and a chance to encounter these fascinating insects. There are over 2500 species of moth in the UK, and they come in all shapes,...
Bon appétit! West Sussex care home to host food festivals
Fri 7 Aug 26
Grosvenor Road
Donnington
Chichester
West Sussex PO19 8FP
With festival season officially under way, a care home across West Sussex is welcoming their local community for a fun-filled day of food and...
Bon appétit! West Sussex care home to host food festivals
Fri 7 Aug 26
The Leas off Station Road
Rustington
Littlehampton
West Sussex BN16 3SE
With festival season officially under way, a care home across West Sussex is welcoming their local community for a fun-filled day of food and...
Dragonfly Facepainting
Fri 7 Aug 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Transform into a dragonfly this summer and with vibrant, nature-inspired facepainting. Our talented artist from Kate’s Carnival will bring each...
Wellbeing Walk - St Mary's Church to Chesworth Farm Circular Walk
Fri 7 Aug 26
Meet at St Mary's Church, Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE
10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins
Walk 1002. Meet at St Mary’s Church, Causeway...
Discovery Day – Pond dipping & Bug hunting.
Thu 6 Aug 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
There are so many fascinating creatures that lurk and hunt in and around our lovely ponds and Discovery Zone...
Bon appétit! West Sussex care home to host food festivals
Thu 6 Aug 26
2 Shepherds View
Dappers Lane
Angmering
West Sussex BN16 4SP
With festival season officially under way, a care home across West Sussex is welcoming their local community for a fun-filled day of food and...
Dragonfly Facepainting
Wed 5 Aug 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Transform into a dragonfly this summer and with vibrant, nature-inspired facepainting. Our talented artist from Kate’s Carnival will bring each...
Busy buzzy bees and friends.
Tue 4 Aug 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
Bumbling bees buzzing from flower to flower are one of summer's delights. Discover why these fascinating little flyers and other pollinators...
Circus Berlin
Mon 3 Aug 26
Beach Green
Lancing BN15 8RA
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...
Wellbeing Walks - Amberley Wildbrooks
Sun 2 Aug 26
Meet at Rackham Old School RH20 2EU
Sun 2 Aug 10:00am Amberley Wildbrooks Level 3 5.7 miles 2.5 hours
Walk 3012...
Mudlarks & crafts!
Thu 30 Jul 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
Mud, glorious mud – that’s what a lot of our wading birds think! But what is in it that attracts so many birds and other wildlife?...
Dragonfly Facepainting
Thu 30 Jul 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Transform into a dragonfly this summer and with vibrant, nature-inspired facepainting. Our talented artist from Kate’s Carnival will bring each...
Wellbeing Walk - Chesworth Farm, Butterfly Count
Wed 29 Jul 26
Meet at St Mary's Church, Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE
Wed 29 July 10:00am Butterfly Count Level 1 3 miles 2 hrs
Walk 1558. Meet at St. Mary’s Church in Horsham to do the annual butterfly count...
Heritage Makes at Standen: Matilda Grover
Wed 29 Jul 26
Standen,
West Hoathly Road,
East Grinstead RH19 4NE
Meet Sussex-based basket weaver and designer Matilda Grover, one of the six prize winners selected from Inspired by Standen: The Future of Arts &...
‘Scrabble and Cake’
Wed 29 Jul 26
St Barnabas Cafe, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY
Come and enjoy a game of Scrabble, tea, cake and company. Other games available, eg dominoes, jigsaws, etc. All welcome...
Discovery Day – Here be dragons!
Tue 28 Jul 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE
Whilst pond dipping and hunting for mini-beasts in our Discovery Zone, we’ll be focusing on the remarkable lives of dragonflies and damselflies...
Dragonfly Facepainting
Tue 28 Jul 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Transform into a dragonfly this summer and with vibrant, nature-inspired facepainting. Our talented artist from Kate’s Carnival will bring each...
Petworth Summer Festival - Coffee Concert - Bossa Nova
Tue 28 Jul 26
Sofas & Stuff - Fittleworth - The Dairy, Farm Buildings, Tripp Hill, Pulborough RH20 1ER
Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin present: Tribute to Stan Getz and João
Gilberto
Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin invite the audience to celebrate...
Architectural Plants - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul 26
Architectural Plants, Pulborough RH20 1DJ
Architectural Plants is home to an ensemble of captivating garden spaces designed to inspire you. Explore the Mediterranean lake garden and...
Wellbeing Walk - Under The Downs
Sat 25 Jul 26
Meet at Storrington Rec Ground car park RH20 4BG
Sat 25 July 2:00pm Under The Downs Level 2 3.6 miles 1.75 hours
Walk 2037...
Cumberland House - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 23 Jul 26
Cumberland House, Pulborough RH20 3ER
A Georgian village house (not open) next to a C12 church, with a beautiful, mature ¾ acre English country garden...
Thakeham Place Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 23 Jul 26
Thakeham Place Farm, Pulborough RH20 3EP
Set in the middle of a working dairy farm, the garden has evolved over the last 35 yrs. Taking advantage of its sunny position on free draining...
New Homes in West Wittering! Evening Viewing Event
Thu 23 Jul 26
Wittering Place, West Wittering, West Sussex PO20 8FJ
Dandara is inviting prospective homebuyers to an exclusive evening viewing at Wittering Place, offering them the opportunity to explore a collection...
Outdoor Theatre at Nymans - The Great Gatsby
Thu 23 Jul 26
Nymans,
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH17 6EB
Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure...
Wellbeing Walk - Leith Hill Circular
Thu 23 Jul 26
Meet at the Starveall Corner Car Park, (TQ131432) RH5 6LX
10:00am Leith Hill Circular Level 3 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs
Walk 3107. Meet at the Starveall Corner Car Park, RH5 6LX...
Five Oaks Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 20 Jul 26
Five Oaks Cottage, Petworth RH20 1HD
An acre of delicate jungle surrounds an Arts and Crafts style cottage (not open), with stunning views of the South Downs...
53 Cedar Drive - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
53 Cedar Drive, Chichester PO19 3EH
This garden behind a 1937 semi plays host to a venerable Bramley. Other trees, such as Tibetan birch and Photinia'Red Robin', were...
D & S Haus - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
D & S Haus, Arundel BN18 9HF
A lush rainforest/jungle garden, which we have planted from scratch over the past 12 yrs. Both front and rear gardens contain a mass of palms,...
The Treve Art Festival
Sat 18 Jul 26
Treve Cottage, River Common, Near Petworth GU28 9BH
The 31st Treve Art Festival is an annual, selling exhibition featuring the work of 32 artists who are friends or invited guests of resident...
25 Parklands Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
25 Parklands Road, Chichester PO19 3DX
Developed from rough grass in 2020, this exuberant gravel garden was created by its artist owner. Contrasting foliage, less common plants, and...
Five Oaks Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 17 Jul 26
Five Oaks Cottage, Petworth RH20 1HD
An acre of delicate jungle surrounds an Arts and Crafts style cottage (not open), with stunning views of the South Downs...
Thursday Late | July
Thu 16 Jul 26
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
We stay open until 8.30pm once a month, inviting you to explore the collection and exhibitions after hours...
Talk | In Conversation: Haroun Hayward and Miriam O’Connor Perks
Thu 16 Jul 26
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
Join artist Haroun Hayward and curator Miriam O’Connor Perks as they discuss Hayward’s practice and his new body of work which forms the exhibition...
Life Drawing
Thu 16 Jul 26
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Welcome to the Summer season’s drop-in Life Drawing workshops, being held in the Gallery spaces from 6–8pm as part of our Thursday Late events on:...
Little Pickles Market Littlehampton
Sun 12 Jul 26
Littlehampton Wave Leisure Centre,
Sea Road,
Littlehampton BN16 2NA
Little Pickles Markets are so excited to be back in Littlehampton this July!
Come and join us at our nearly-new baby and children's sale...
The Laurel Canyon Experience
Sun 12 Jul 26
New Park Centre, New Park Rd, Chichester PO19 7XY
John, Chris and I are thrilled to give you The Laurel Canyon Experience, back by popular demand!
Here’s the story:-
In 1970, Carol King, James...
Bentley Wildlife Wood Carvers display
Sun 12 Jul 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
The carvers display their beautiful work and demonstrate carving techniques. Drop in for a chat - many pieces of work are for sale, with 10% or sales...
Elliefest
Sat 11 Jul 26
Clapham and Patching Village Hall and Grounds
201 Long Furlong, Worthing BN13 3UT
Elliefest the one-day, FREE family-friendly music festival returns to Clapham and Patching Village Hall and grounds on Saturday 11 July...
Summer of Play at Standen I
Sat 11 Jul 26
Standen
West Hoathly Road
East Grinstead RH19 4NE
A summer of play at Standen with circus school activities.
Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the...
The Laurel Canyon Experience
Sat 11 Jul 26
New Park Centre, New Park Rd, Chichester PO19 7XY
John, Chris and I are thrilled to give you The Laurel Canyon Experience, back by popular demand!
Here’s the story:-
In 1970, Carol King, James...
Midhurst Brocante
Sat 11 Jul 26
The Old Library & Market Square Midhurst GU29 9DQ
A gathering of 35 Vintage Traders at Midhurst Market Square & The Old Library Knockhundred Row- selling all sorts of fabulous Vintage and Antiques...
Saturday Market
Sat 11 Jul 26
St Barnabas Cafe, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY
items include bric a brac, books, clothing, household items, toys and games, etc. Refreshments available. All welcome.
The D-Day Darlings: Victorious
Wed 8 Jul 26
Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 3PX
Direct from the Royal Albert Hall.
Following the success of their VE Day 80 tour and triumphant performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall,...
Sullington Old Rectory - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 7 Jul 26
Sullington Old Rectory, Pulborough RH20 4AE
With a backdrop of stunning views of the South Downs, the naturalistic style of this beautiful country garden sits perfectly into the surrounding...
Lynwood - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
Lynwood, Steyning BN44 3GJ
Medium sized garden with three distinct areas around an Edwardian house. Recently replanted, the garden features colour-themed mixed borders of...
Samson by Handel
Sun 5 Jul 26
St.Paul's Church, Churchside, Chichester PO19 6FT
Portsmouth Choral Union and The Consort of Twelve present the oratorio Samson by Handel.
Conductor: David Gostick
Old Well Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
Old Well Cottage, Littlehampton BN16 4AG
A acre walled garden surrounding a C16C18 cottage (not open) in Angmering Conservation Area. Formal areas, perennial borders and topiary create...
Saffrons - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
Saffrons, Steyning BN44 3GJ
Planted with an artists eye for contrast and complementary colours. Vibrant late summer flower beds filled with salvias, eryngiums, agapanthus,...
Optics Demo Day at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Sat 4 Jul 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Want to experience wildlife in stunning detail? Our monthly Optics Days are here to help you find the perfect binoculars or scope, for your birding...
A Celebration of American Choral Music
Sat 4 Jul 26
St. George's Church, Cleveland Road, Whyke, Chichester PO19 7AD
Portsmouth Baroque Choir presents A Celebration of American Choral Music on the 250th Anniversary of Independence Day.
Workshop | Landscape Vessels
Sat 4 Jul 26
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
Make a creative clay response to our British Landscapes: A Sense of Place exhibition in this practical workshop combining drawing and...
Stopham Flower Festival
Sat 4 Jul 26
Stopham St Marys Church
Stopham
West Sussex RH20 1EE
Stopham Flower Festival
A great day out in the picturesque Village of Stopham In aid of St Marys (12th Century Church) restoration of the church...
Walberton Summer Flower Show, Dog Show and Village Fete
Sat 4 Jul 26
Walberton Village Hall, The Street, Walberton BN18 0PJ
Walberton Gardeners Club are staging their biggest event of the year. Flower show in the village hall. Dog Show and Fete on the Playing Field...
Curator's Introduction to British Landscapes: A Sense of Place
Tue 30 Jun 26
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Join Gallery Director Simon Martin for an introduction to our current exhibition British Landscapes: A Sense of Place, a landmark exhibition...
Wellbeing Walk - Cowfold: Paths Less Travelled
Mon 29 Jun 26
. Park at the recreation ground free car park on the A272 towards Bolney just out of the middle of Cowfold RH13 8BL
Mon 29 June. 10:00am. Cowfold: Paths Less Travelled. Level 2. 5 miles. 2.5 hours.
Walk 2300...
The Priest House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
The Priest House, West Hoathly RH19 4PP
A C15 timber framed farmhouse with a cottage garden on acid clay. A large collection of culinary and medicinal herbs in a small formal herb garden...
Worthing Wurlitzer Tea Dance
Sat 27 Jun 26
The Assembly Hall
Stoke Abbott Road
Worthing BN11 1HQ
Mix of Ballroom, Latin and Sequence. Step onto the Assembly Hall’s fine-sprung dance floor for an afternoon of magic...
Luctons - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
Luctons, East Grinstead RH19 4PP
'A garden with everything', 'lots of unusual plants', and 'stunning herbaceous borders' are comments from NGS and...
Judy's Cottage Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
Judy's Cottage Garden, Worthing BN13 2AE
A beautiful medium sized cottage garden with something of interest all year-round. The garden has several mature trees creating a feeling of...
ABE Artists and Makers Summer Open Studios
Sat 27 Jun 26
Barnham, West Sussex PO22 0EH
Discover the ABE Artists and Makers Summer Open Studio Trail, a celebration of local creativity showcasing the work of 17 artisans across five venues...
Nashville Nights
Sat 27 Jun 26
The Boxgrove,
Chichester PO19 7XY
Country Night Live
Dust off your boots (or just bring your best toe-tap) and join us for a joyful Country Night packed with live music,...
Nigel Kennedy - Virtuoso
Sat 27 Jun 26
The Hawth
Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ
Nigel Kennedy, one of the most distinctive and influential violinists of his generation, returns home to the UK with Virtuoso, his first major...
St Mary's House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 26 Jun 26
St Mary's House Gardens, Bramber BN44 3WE
5 acres inc formal topiary, a large prehistoric Ginkgo biloba, and a magnificent Magnolia grandiflora around an enchanting...
Special Event | Babes in Arms Guided Tours
Thu 25 Jun 26
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Bring your baby and enjoy a relaxed tour of the Gallery with a member of our curatorial team.
Each tour will focus on a different theme, including...
FREE taster session with the Horsham Rock Choir
Wed 24 Jun 26
Cornerstone Methodist Church, London Road, Horsham RH12 1AN
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Horsham Rock Choir...
Oaklands Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 24 Jun 26
Oaklands Farm, Horsham RH13 8PX
Country garden designed by Nigel Philips in 2010. Oak lined drive leading to the house (not open) and farm opens out to an enclosed courtyard with...
Join our choir in Crawley for a FREE taster session
Mon 22 Jun 26
Crawley United Reformed Church, Worth Park Avenue, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 3DF
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Crawley?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Wellbeing Walk - Down by The Riverside, Henfield
Mon 22 Jun 26
Meet at the car park next to The Old Railway pub, Upper Station Road, Henfield BN5 9PJ
Mon 22 June 10.00am. Down by the riverside – Henfield. Level 2. 6 miles. 3 hours.
Walk 2311...
Sasha's Guitar Legacy
Mon 22 Jun 26
CHRIST CHURCH CHICHESTER
Old Market Avenue, Chichester PO19 1SW
The West Sussex Guitar Orchestra, directed by Linda Kelsall-Barnett, is joined by special guest soloists including Amanda Cook and Sam Brown to...
Walberton Ooen Gardens
Sun 21 Jun 26
Walberton Village Hall, The Street, Walberton BN18 0PJ
18 lovely venues to visit. Garden range from very large down to small cottage gardens. St. Mary’s church will be beautifully decorated and there is...
Dad Day - Fathers Day Open Cockpit event
Sun 21 Jun 26
Wings Aviation Museum Unit 1 Bucklands Farm, Brantridge Ln, Haywards Heath RH17 6JT
A unique photo opportunity to sit in our World War Two D-Day veteran Douglas C-47 Dakota cockpit and climb aboard our 1944 DUKW (DUCK) Amphibious...
The Aviary Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
The Aviary Garden, Bognor Regis PO21 2NY
A south facing garden, just 300 metres from the sea. An exotic garden giving a tropical, jungle feel. Gravel paths with stepping stones are...
Whithurst Park - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Whithurst Park, nr Billingshurst RH14 0JW
14 yr old walled kitchen garden with many espaliered fruit trees. Herb beds, vegetable beds, flower borders and cutting beds...
East Grinstead Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
East Grinstead Gardens, East Grinstead RH19 4DG
Come and enjoy a variety of gardens, each offering its own unique inspiration. New this year: Cherry Cottage, a ½ acre cottage garden featuring a...
Steyning Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
Steyning Gardens, Steyning BN44 3TW
Steyning is a lively market town on the edge of the South Downs, home to many artists and crafts people...
Alderbury - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
Alderbury, Pulborough RH20 1AB
A garden of just under 2 acres adjoins East Glebe Field in the village. It is divided into a series of distinct rooms, inc a large vegetable garden,...
Pop Inspired Portraits
Sat 20 Jun 26
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Explore portraiture through a Pop Art lens with award winning artist Wendy Barratt, creating bold and expressive works inspired by the Pop and the...
Chichester Cheese & Chilli Festival
Sat 20 Jun 26
Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP
Get ready for a weekend of flavour, fire, and family fun at the Chichester Cheese & Chilli Festival – a fantastic celebration of food and...
Summer Concert
Sat 20 Jun 26
Christs Hospital School, Horsham RH13 0LJ
This summer’s concert features the most melodic music from Bernstein’s West Side Story, Bob Chilcott’s Little Jazz Mass, and Aaron Copland’s Old...
Friday Lates at Nymans
Fri 19 Jun 26
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH17 6EB
Make the most of the summer evenings & experience the garden in a new light. Pack up a picnic, flick out your rug, sit back & enjoy live music on the...
Nutbourne Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 19 Jun 26
Nutbourne Village Gardens, Pulborough RH20 2HE
Nutbourne is a beautiful, tranquil, and friendly hamlet near Pulborough. It boasts a thousand years of history dating back before the Norman conquest...
Thursday Late | Celebrating Pride
Thu 18 Jun 26
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
Join us for our fifth annual evening of performance, art and celebration in collaboration with Chichester Pride, a volunteer led organisation created...
Talk | In conversation: Queer Art with Mollie Barnes, Gemma Rolls-Bent
Thu 18 Jun 26
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Join Gemma Rolls-Bentley and Mollie Barnes as they discuss their new book, Art Essentials: Queer Art with Simon Martin, Director of Pallant House...
FREE taster session with the Horsham Rock Choir
Wed 17 Jun 26
Cornerstone Methodist Church, London Road, Horsham RH12 1AN
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Horsham Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Rachel Button...
Wellbeing Walk - Steyning Health Centre Walk
Tue 16 Jun 26
Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, Steyning BN44 3RJ
Tue 16 June 11:00am. Steyning Health Centre Walk . Level 2 . 2 miles approx...
Bentley Wildlife Wood Carvers display
Sun 14 Jun 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
The carvers display their beautiful work and demonstrate carving techniques. Drop in for a chat - many pieces of work are for sale, with 10% or sales...
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Sussex present A Merry Band concert
Sun 14 Jun 26
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Sussex present A Merry Band concert: In A Country Garden.
Experience an afternoon of charm and wit featuring...
Rymans - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Rymans, Chichester PO20 7EG
Walled and other gardens surround a C15 stone house (not open). Featuring bulbs, flowering shrubs, roses, ponds, a potager, and many unusual and rare...
The Worthing Wurlitzer - Young Stars of the Future
Sun 14 Jun 26
The Assembly Hall
Stoke Abbott Road
Worthing BN11 1HQ
A special afternoon featuring reigning UK Young Theatre Organist of the Year, Oscar Battle, and featuring Jamyma Hanson and students from the Rye...
The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel at Nymans 1
Sat 13 Jun 26
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH17 6EB
An exhibition upstairs in the gallery, exploring the creativity of Oliver Messel, theatre designer for stage and screen, and master of illusion and...
ConFest
Sat 13 Jun 26
32 Cyprus Road RH15 8DX
Everyone is welcome to join this free community event to raise money for Help for Heroes. Enjoy an afternoon of music from local bands and singers,...
The Old Rectory, Pulborough - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Jun 26
The Old Rectory, Pulborough, Pulborough RH20 2AF
A formal front garden with a sunken centrepiece and rose and flower beds, approx ½ acre in size. The large rear garden consists of a small wood, a...
Stitches Comedy Club
Sat 13 Jun 26
Worthing Pavilion BN11 3PX
Voted best comedy clubs in London and the south east, and Stitches Comedy Clubs are coming to Worthing!...
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex Family Fun Day
Sat 13 Jun 26
Wiston House Estate, Wiston Park, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3DZ
Get ready for a day packed with heart-pounding excitement. From meeting our crew and seeing our helicopters up close, to lifesaving demos, live...
Moths and coffee!
Sat 13 Jun 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE
Join us for a brew and chance to encounter these fascinating insects. There are over 2500 species of moth in the UK and they come in all shapes,...
Sussex Day with East Grinstead Community Bonfire and The Sussex Arms
Sat 13 Jun 26
The Sussex Arms, West Street, East Grinstead RH19 4EQ
Enjoy BBQ, live drumming, family activities, stalls, games, and evening music while supporting the East Grinstead Community Bonfire...
Heli Hike in Sussex
Sat 13 Jun 26
Wiston House Estate, Wiston Park, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3DZ
Grab your friends, family, and even the dog, and embark on our hike through stunning Sussex countryside, all while raising vital funds to keep your...
Parsonage Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 12 Jun 26
Parsonage Farm, nr Billingshurst RH14 0NH
Major garden in beautiful setting developed over 30 yrs with fruit theme and many unusual plants. Formally laid out on grand scale with long vistas...
Wellbeing Walk - Sidney Wood & Arun Canal
Thu 11 Jun 26
Meet Forestry Commission car park (TQ026350) GU6 8HU
Thu 11 June 10:00am. Sidney Wood/Wey and Arun Canal. Level 2. 5.5 miles. 2.5 hrs.
Walk 2072...
Woodlands - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 11 Jun 26
Woodlands, Henfield BN5 9LT
Quiet location at the foot of the South Downs, with lovely views and easy access for walking. East, south, and west facing garden with beautiful...
June Moth Morning
Wed 10 Jun 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Join Reserve Manager Suzi Lanaway to see what the moth traps on our survey attracted the night before...
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men: Shakespeare’s Othello
Wed 10 Jun 26
Leonardslee Gardens
Brighton Road
Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP
This summer, Leonardslee Gardens is proud to welcome The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for the very first time, presenting Shakespeare’s Othello- one of the...
FREE taster session with the Horsham Rock Choir
Wed 10 Jun 26
Cornerstone Methodist Church, London Road, Horsham RH12 1AN
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The Horsham Rock Choir is led by West Sussex based musician and teacher Rachel Button...
Worldwide Travel Showcase - West Sussex
Mon 8 Jun 26
Chichester Yacht Club, Chichester Marina, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7EJ
Thinking about your next holiday? Join APT Travel Group for a relaxed, informative event and get a clear understanding of where to go, what to...
Join our choir in Crawley for a FREE taster session
Mon 8 Jun 26
Crawley United Reformed Church, Worth Park Avenue, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 3DF
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Crawley?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Wellbeing Walk - Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill
Sun 7 Jun 26
Meet at Whiteways car park, . BN18 9FD
Sun 7 Jun 10:00am Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill Level 3 5.5 miles 2.25 hours
Walk 3022...
Craft Fair & Fun Dog Show
Sun 7 Jun 26
Cissbury Barns
Nepcote
Findon BN14 0SR
Sunday 7th June
Cissbury Barns
Nepcote
Findon West Sussex
BN14 0SR
11am - 4pm
Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy a day...
Selsey Open Gardens
Sun 7 Jun 26
The Hidden Garden
School Lane
Selsey, Chichester PO20 9EH
Residents of Selsey are opening their gardens once again, with gardens available to explore and with several new gardens taking part for the first...
Town Place - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Town Place, Sheffield Park RH17 7NR
A stunning 3 acre garden with a growing international reputation for the quality of its design, planting and gardening...
High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden, Haywards Heath RH17 6HQ
25 acres of enchanting, landscaped woodland and water gardens, featuring spring daffodils, bluebells and azalea walks, many rare and beautiful...
Worthing 10K
Sun 7 Jun 26
Worthing Seafront BN11
Ready for a summer challenge?
The Worthing 10K is one of the south’s friendliest and fastest runs, a vibrant event welcoming everyone, from...
Lordington House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
Lordington House, Chichester PO18 9DX
Early C17 house (not open) and walled gardens in South Downs National Park. Clipped yew, lawns, borders and fine views. Informal sunken garden...
Peelers Retreat - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
Peelers Retreat, Arundel BN18 9EX
This inspirational space is a delight with permanent gazebos and comfortable seating to sit and relax, enjoying delicious teas...
Swallow Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
Swallow Lodge, Horsham RH13 6EG
Small rural and charming garden surrounded by fields, focusing on roses and delphiniums with a large cottage border and vegetable garden.
Knepp Castle - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
Knepp Castle, Horsham RH13 8LJ
The Walled Garden at Knepp has been transformed into a garden for biodiversity. With designers Tom Stuart-Smith and James Hitchmough, we have applied...
Optics Demo Day at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Sat 6 Jun 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Want to experience wildlife in stunning detail? Our monthly Optics Days are here to help you find the perfect binoculars or scope, for your birding...
Horsham Artists Art Trail 2026
Sat 6 Jun 26
18 locations in the Horsham District RH13
This year there will be 52 artists taking part in the annual Art Trail organised by Horsham Artists.
Among the artists will be painters, glass...
Troubadour – DiElle Unplugged @ The Boxgrove
Sat 6 Jun 26
Boxgrove Village Hall The St, Boxgrove, Chichester PO18 0EE
? DiElle Unplugged — Live
Acoustic • Cozy • Up-Close • Comfy
Boxgrove Village Hall, The St, Boxgrove, Chichester PO18 0EE
7pm Doors
7...
Tour | Highlights of the Collection
Sat 6 Jun 26
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
Join one of our experienced Guides for a tour of the collection in the historic house.
Explore Pallant House Gallery with one of our guides and...
A concert dedicated to Sasha Levtov; an evening of timeless melodies
Sat 6 Jun 26
Regis School of Music
46 Sudley Road PO21 1ER
A recital of timeless melodies from South America, Spain, the Baroque era and the movies. Serenata Guitar Trio are dear friends of Sasha and long...
Nymans’ Outdoor Theatre - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Fri 5 Jun 26
Nymans
Handcross
near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
Join us for this adaptation of William Shakespeare's much-loved story, set against the backdrop of Nymans romantic ruins...
Apuldram Roses - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 5 Jun 26
Apuldram Roses, Chichester PO20 7EQ
Spend a delightful afternoon listening to an informative talk on keeping your roses thriving. You will then have time to explore the rose garden, a...
East Grinstead Spinners at Standen II
Fri 5 Jun 26
Standen,
West Hoathly Road,
East Grinstead RH19 4NE
Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving.
Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges...
Dream House Tours at Nymans II
Mon 1 Jun 26
Nymans
Handcross
near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
Join a tour around the outside of the house at Nymans, looking at the building and seeing how it developed since 1890 when it was purchased by Ludwig...
Sneak Peek Tours at Nymans II
Mon 1 Jun 26
Nymans,
near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
Take a behind the scenes look inside the house on a sneak peek tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are included in general admission...
Wellbeing Walk - Sussex Stroll
Mon 1 Jun 26
Park and meet at Nymans National Trust Gardens RH17 6EB
Mon 1 June 10:00am . Sussex Stroll. 6 miles . level 2. 2.5 hrs.
Walk 3157...
Choral Evensong at St Mary's Church, Sompting
Sun 31 May 26
Church Lane, Sompting BN15 0AZ
A service of Choral Evensong in the beautiful setting of this iconic Saxon church.
This service is led by the St Mary’s Singers, who sing...
The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair
Sun 31 May 26
The Charmandene Centre
Forest Road BN14 9HS
The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair is back in Worthing for one of just a few West Sussex dates of 2026 so save the date!...
1 Pest Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
1 Pest Cottage, Midhurst GU29 9LF
This edge of woodland architect's garden, of approx ¾ acre, sits on a sloping sandy site. Designed to support biodiversity, a series of outdoor...
'Picasso his life and loves' by flamenco company Cancion Gitana
Sat 30 May 26
Regis School of Music
46 Sudley Road PO21 1ER
Acclaimed International Flamenco company Cancion Gitana will present a Special Charity performance in memory of Sasha Levtov with proceeds going to...
Saturday Afternoon Pictures - Wonka
Sat 30 May 26
St Peter's Church, Bowness Avenue, Sompting BN15 9TS
A film screen of 'Wonka'.
Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most...
1 Pest Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 29 May 26
1 Pest Cottage, Midhurst GU29 9LF
This edge of woodland architect's garden, of approx ¾ acre, sits on a sloping sandy site. Designed to support biodiversity, a series of outdoor...
Discovery Day
Thu 28 May 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex
HOW TO GET HERE By train The Chichester train station is 5.5 miles away. There is a taxi rank outside the station - ask for Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Selsey Road, Sidlesham. By bus, the 51 Link service from Chichester Bus Station to Selsey stops outside the Visitor Centre. The bus station is 2-minute walk from the train station. The journey takes 20 minutes. To cycle from the station, turn south over the level crossing down Stockbridge PO20 7NE
Secretive spiders. Whilst hunting for mini-beasts and pond dipping in our Discovery Zone, we’ll be focusing on the secretive lives of spiders...
Colon Blunstone: Believe in Miracles Tour
Wed 27 May 26
The Pavilion Theatre
Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX
Colin Blunstone, lead singer of The Zombies and acclaimed Solo Artist, returns to UK stages with the “Believe In Miracles” Tour, his first national...
Mudlarks & crafts! Mud, glorious mud
Tue 26 May 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex
HOW TO GET HERE By train The Chichester train station is 5.5 miles away. There is a taxi rank outside the station - ask for Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Selsey Road, Sidlesham. By bus, the 51 Link service from Chichester Bus Station to Selsey stops outside the Visitor Centre. The bus station is 2-minute walk from the train station. The journey takes 20 minutes. To cycle from the station, turn south over the level crossing down Stockbridge PO20 7NE
That’s what a lot of our wading birds think! But what is in it that attracts so many birds and other wildlife?...
May Half term at Standen: Make a Fortune Teller
Tue 26 May 26
Standen,
West Hoathly Road,
East Grinstead RH19 4NE
Make your own nature inspired fortune teller this half term at Standen at this self-led workshop.
Booking not needed...
Storytime at Nymans with Author Jane Riordan
Tue 26 May 26
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends and join Jane Riordan to go on an adventure to Hundred Acre Wood...
The Village Fete and Dog Show at Bignor Park
Sun 24 May 26
Bignor Park, Pulborough RH20 1HG
It promises to be a fun filled day out for children, adults and dogs in the beautiful location of Bignor Park...
Lindfield open Gardens
Sun 24 May 26
47 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2JN
9 stunning Lindfield gardens open in the afternoon (1pm - 5pm) to raise much needed funds for St Peter and St James Hospice
Foxglove Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
Foxglove Cottage, Horsham RH13 5NF
An unexpected ¼ acre cottage garden. Theres no lawn, but gravel and bark paths divide colour-packed mixed borders, unusual containers, and quirky...
9 Puttock Way - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
9 Puttock Way, Billingshurst RH14 9ZJ
A very small, sloping, new build garden which has been transformed from bare heavy clay into a series of spaces with interesting hard landscaping...
4 Hillside Cottages - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
4 Hillside Cottages, Chichester PO18 9BL
In a rural setting, this stunning garden is densely planted with mixed borders and shrubs. It features a large collection of roses, clematis,...
The Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
The Cottage, Pulborough RH20 2BT
A quintessential English cottage garden, packed with a mix of perennials and bulbs, set on a potentially challenging, multi-layered site...
The Priest House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
The Priest House, West Hoathly RH19 4PP
A C15 timber framed farmhouse with a cottage garden on acid clay. A large collection of culinary and medicinal herbs in a small formal herb garden...
Booksale at Nymans: A Loveliness of Ladybirds
Sat 23 May 26
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH17 6EB
Explore our collection of nostalgic Ladybird books in the service wing of the house. All books are priced at £2.
Booking not needed...
Grovelands - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
Grovelands, Henfield BN5 9AW
A South Downs view welcomes you to this rural garden set in over an acre in the hamlet of Wineham. Created and developed by local landscape designer...
Balcombe Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 20 May 26
Balcombe Gardens, Balcombe RH17 6LW
Three quite different, adjacent gardens on an easy walking trail. Winterfield is a long-established plantsman's garden, full of uncommon shrubs...
Guided Tree Tours at Nymans 2026 II
Tue 19 May 26
Nymans,
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
Join one of our expert volunteer Tree Guides for a 90-minute tour showcasing the magnificence of the trees at Nymans throughout the seasons...
A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity at Standen III
Sun 17 May 26
Standen,
West Hoathly Road,
East Grinstead RH19 4NE
This new exhibition tells the story of Standen as one of the first country houses to be designed with electricity...
Meadow Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Meadow Farm, Pulborough RH20 1DF
A 2 acre garden with wildflower meadows, designed and planted from scratch by the current owners. Features inc colour themed beds, double borders, a...
Begin Wood Carving – Redstart
Sun 17 May 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road
Arundel BN18 9PB
£48 per person, 18+ only, book online
This full-day wood carving workshop introduces participants to the craft of wildlife carving under the...
May Open Doors Event in West Wittering
Sat 16 May 26
Wittering Place, West Wittering PO20BJF
Buyers are being invited to discover their dream home by the coast at an exclusive May Open Doors Event at Dandara’s Wittering Place in West...
Spring into Medmerry
Sat 16 May 26
Meet at RSPB Earnley Car Park, . PO20 7JL
Join our enthusiastic and friendly team of guides for a walk from Earnley Car Park to the Slit Pool and beach through the RSPB's Medmerry...
Nature and Close-up / Macro Photography Workshop.
Sat 16 May 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE
This all-day workshop provides an introduction to the key principles and techniques for Nature and also Close-up/Macro photography...
May Open Weekend in North Mundham
Sat 16 May 26
Hawthorn Grove, North Mundham PO20 1JL
Local residents, families and househunters are being invited to attend a special open weekend at Dandara’s Hawthorn Grove in North Mundham, West...
Pigeon Mead House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
Pigeon Mead House, Chichester PO20 7JQ
A acre plot about ¾ mile from the coast. The south facing rear garden with a formal structure and informal mixed planting...
Cookscroft - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
Cookscroft, Chichester PO20 7JG
A garden for all seasons which delights the visitor. Started in 1988, it features cottage, woodland and Japanese style gardens, water features and...
Bumble Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
Bumble Farm, Billingshurst RH14 0RS
A delightful large country garden, passionately and imaginatively created by an enthusiastic owner over the past 20 yrs...
The Maker's Fair at Standen
Fri 15 May 26
Standen,
West Hoathly Road,
East Grinstead RH19 4NE
Meet over 50 makers at Standen, showcasing their heritage craft and contemporary design skills. Demonstrations throughout the day in a marquee on the...
St. John's Southborne Festival
Fri 15 May 26
St. John's Church, Main Road, Southbourne PO10 8LB
The St. John's Festival begins with a concert by Los Ladrones and Havant Light Opera.
Concert extracts from Edward German's...
May Moth Morning
Wed 13 May 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Join Reserve Manager Suzi Lanaway to see what the moth traps on our survey attracted the night before...
Bignor Park - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 12 May 26
Bignor Park, Pulborough RH20 1HG
11 acres of peaceful garden to explore with magnificent views of the South Downs. Interesting trees, shrubs and wildflower areas...
Borde Hill Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 12 May 26
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP
Tranquil and picturesque, Borde Hill has been planted with passion by five generations of the Stephenson Clarke family...
Champs Hill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Champs Hill, Pulborough RH20 1LY
A natural landscape, the garden has been developed around three disused sand quarries with far-reaching views across the Amberley Wildbrooks to the...
Sienna Wood - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Sienna Wood, East Grinstead RH19 4LY
Explore our beautiful 4½ acre garden, picturesque lakeside walk and 6 acre ancient woodland. Start at the herbaceous borders surrounding the croquet...
Hammerwood House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Hammerwood House, Midhurst GU29 0PF
A large south facing garden with many mature shrubs, inc camellias, rhododendrons, and azaleas. An arboretum with a variety of flowering and fruit...
Craft Fair & Fun Dog Show
Sun 10 May 26
The Gallops..Bost Hill..Findon..Worthing..West Sussex.. BN13 3DD
Spaces Available for Unique, Kids & Anything else.
Fun Dog Show & Makers Market
Sunday 10th May
11am to 3...
Bentley Wildlife Wood Carvers display
Sun 10 May 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
The carvers display their beautiful work and demonstrate carving techniques. Drop in for a chat - many pieces of work are for sale, with 10% or sales...
Nashville Nights
Sat 9 May 26
Boxgrove Village Hall, The St, Boxgrove, Chichester PO18 0EE
Country Night Live
Dust off your boots (or just bring your best toe-tap) and join us for a joyful Country Night packed with live music,...
Haywards Heath care home to host VE Day garden party
Sat 9 May 26
Martlet Manor
Butler's Green Rd
Haywards Heath RH16 4DA
A care home in Haywards Heath is inviting the local community to mark the anniversary of VE Day.
On Saturday 9th May from 1pm–4pm, Care UK’s...
Forest Ridge - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 9 May 26
Forest Ridge, Balcombe RH17 6QZ
A charming 4½ acre Victorian garden with far-reaching views, boasting the oldest Atlantic cedar in Sussex...
Petworth Town Band Concert
Sat 9 May 26
St Mary's Church
Church Street
Petworth
GU29 0AD GU28 0AD
Experience the Magic of Petworth Town Band’s Music!
“In the Spotlight”
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we showcase the talent, passion,...
The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Fri 8 May 26
The Marquee, Petworth House & Park, Petworth GU28 0QY
The annual Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair returns to the grounds of the National Trust’s Petworth House in the market town of Petworth in...
Sussex Art Fair at Gooodwood Racecourse 8th - 10th May 2026
Fri 8 May 26
Selhurst Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PS
Sussex Art Fair takes place at Goodwood Racecourse, Selhurst Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PS, in the heart of the Sussex Downs on the...
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
Thu 7 May 26
The Hawth Crawley, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10
6YZ RH10 6YZ
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!...
Guided Walk: Experience the Dawn Chorus
Sun 3 May 26
RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE
Join in International Dawn Chorus weekend as we help you decipher this spring phenomenon. Close your eyes and soak up the sound of the birdsong as it...
Optics Demo Day at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Sat 2 May 26
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Want to experience wildlife in stunning detail? Our monthly Optics Days are here to help you find the perfect binoculars or scope, for your birding...
Blossom at Nymans
Fri 1 May 26
Nymans
Handcross,
near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
Join the National Trust Blossom celebrations and experience the power of blossom at Nymans.
Booking not needed...
Three Cheers for Pooh! Centenary Exhibition & Story Trail at Nymans 3
Fri 1 May 26
Nymans
Handcross
near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
Extracts from A.A. Milne's much-loved Winnie-the Pooh stories are paired with E.H. Shepard's iconic illustrations in a fun, family...
ROSA Botanical Art Fair
Fri 1 May 26
West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ
A spring celebration of flora in art and design showing work by some of the UK’s leading artists.
Paintings, photographs, textiles, ceramics,...
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Things to do around West Sussex
West Sussex, nestled between London and the south coast of England, offers a delightful mix of natural beauty, historical sites, and family-friendly attractions. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone in this picturesque county. Let's explore the best things to do in West Sussex:
1. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Chichester Cathedral:
- Start your day in the charming city of Chichester. Explore the remarkable Fishbourne Roman Palace, the largest residential Roman building ever unearthed in Britain. Admire the well-preserved corridors, mosaics, and courtyard gardens. Don't miss Chichester Cathedral, a blend of Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Inside, discover rare Medieval artifacts and reliefs, including the story of Lazarus from the 12th century. Gustav Holst, the composer, is also entombed here.
2. Walk in Chidham:
- For a peaceful day out, explore the outdoors in Chidham. Cycle or walk the public footpaths through fields and admire the charming farmhouses. Enjoy the tranquility of this area of England.
3. Harbour Park in Littlehampton:
- Head to Harbour Park, an amusement park located on the beach in Littlehampton. Opened in 1932, it features rides, games, and attractions adjacent to the working Harbour & Marina. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends.
4. Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens in Horsham:
- Experience close encounters with birds of prey at Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre. Explore the zoo, watch birds fly during daily displays, and learn about these magnificent creatures. The center also features meerkats and other animals for an educational and entertaining day out.
5. Explore West Wittering Beach:
- End your day at West Wittering, a perfect sandy beach along the south coastline. Enjoy the sun, sea, and sand, and take in the breathtaking views. It's a great spot for relaxation and beachcombing.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, wildlife, or outdoor adventures, West Sussex promises an unforgettable day out!
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1. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Chichester Cathedral:
- Start your day in the charming city of Chichester. Explore the remarkable Fishbourne Roman Palace, the largest residential Roman building ever unearthed in Britain. Admire the well-preserved corridors, mosaics, and courtyard gardens. Don't miss Chichester Cathedral, a blend of Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Inside, discover rare Medieval artifacts and reliefs, including the story of Lazarus from the 12th century. Gustav Holst, the composer, is also entombed here.
2. Walk in Chidham:
- For a peaceful day out, explore the outdoors in Chidham. Cycle or walk the public footpaths through fields and admire the charming farmhouses. Enjoy the tranquility of this area of England.
3. Harbour Park in Littlehampton:
- Head to Harbour Park, an amusement park located on the beach in Littlehampton. Opened in 1932, it features rides, games, and attractions adjacent to the working Harbour & Marina. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends.
4. Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens in Horsham:
- Experience close encounters with birds of prey at Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre. Explore the zoo, watch birds fly during daily displays, and learn about these magnificent creatures. The center also features meerkats and other animals for an educational and entertaining day out.
5. Explore West Wittering Beach:
- End your day at West Wittering, a perfect sandy beach along the south coastline. Enjoy the sun, sea, and sand, and take in the breathtaking views. It's a great spot for relaxation and beachcombing.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, wildlife, or outdoor adventures, West Sussex promises an unforgettable day out!