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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...

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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...

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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!