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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,...

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...

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Highdown Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Wed 29 Apr 26 Highdown Gardens, Worthing BN12 6FB Highdown Gardens were created by Sir Frederick Stern. They are home to rare plants and trees, many grown from seed collected by Wilson, Farrer and...

Denmans Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Mon 27 Apr 26 Denmans Garden, Fontwell BN18 0SU Award-winning Grade II registered tranquil contemporary garden, created by gravel gardening pioneer Joyce Robinson and developed by renowned...

Newtimber Place - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 26 Apr 26 Newtimber Place, Newtimber BN6 9BU Beautiful C17 moated house (not open). Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers in spring. Herbaceous border and lawns...

MARM - Militaria. Artisan & Reenactors Market

Sun 26 Apr 26 SOE Showground, Selsfield Rd, Ardingly RH17 6TL A New one day Market brought to you by the people that run The Battles Through History Show. A great mix of traders offering Militaria , Artisan...

East Grinstead care home invites local community to garden

Sat 25 Apr 26 Mill View, Sunnyside Close RH19 4AT A care home in East Grinstead is opening its doors and inviting members of the community to celebrate National Gardening Week in its beautiful...

Duckyls - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 25 Apr 26 Duckyls, East Grinstead RH19 4LP A recently renovated 15 acre garden with wonderful views across Sussex. Consisting of a rhododendron woodland, a newly planted orchard, ponds and a...

Dawn Chorus Walk

Sat 25 Apr 26 WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road Arundel BN18 9PB £23 book online Experience the delights of the dawn chorus at Arundel Wetland Centre on this guided walk around the reserve at sunrise...

Judy's Cottage Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 25 Apr 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...

Arundel Museum Artisan Spring Fair

Sat 25 Apr 26 Arundel Museum, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PA Chat with our local artists and designer/makers about their workshops and enjoy their unique artworks...

53 Cedar Drive - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 25 Apr 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...

25 Parklands Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 25 Apr 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...

Twilight on the North Wall

Thu 23 Apr 26 Meet at the Salthouse, end of Church Lane, Pagham, or what3words: ///improves.crunched.indicates PO21 4NX Join us for an evening stroll along the North Wall of our reserve. We’ll watch the birds coming in to roost and as the sun sets we’ll turn on our...

Artist Open Call by Sussex Contemporary and National Trust Standen II

Wed 22 Apr 26 Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE UK-based & UK-connected makers are invited to create contemporary responses to the Arts & Crafts movement...

Chalk Farm Flowers - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 19 Apr 26 Chalk Farm Flowers, Worthing BN14 0RE A sustainable working flower farm, run by two young horticulturalists with a passion for the environment...

Dawn Chorus Walk

Sat 18 Apr 26 WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road Arundel BN18 9PB £23 book online Experience the delights of the dawn chorus at Arundel Wetland Centre on this guided walk around the reserve at sunrise...

The Steyning Holistic Fair – Spring 2026

Sat 18 Apr 26 The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3XZ The Steyning Holistic Fair – Spring 2026 The Steyning Holistic Fair returns this Spring on 18th April, bringing together a vibrant community of...

Material Things XIX 2026 at Standen

Sat 18 Apr 26 Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE Wendy Dolan and Louise Bell return with their beautiful, handmade quilts and stitched textile designs...

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Henfield Hall

Sat 18 Apr 26 Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9DB The Sussex Guild Show season starts at Henfield Hall. Meet contemporary craft makers, buy handmade applied arts or commission a bespoke piece direct...

West Sussex Foraging Courses, with Wild Food UK

Sat 18 Apr 26 Smith & Western, Tilgate Drive, Crawley RH10 5PQ This large West Sussex park’s mixture of broad-leaved woodland, heathland and lakes, make it the perfect place for a diverse range of wild foods to...

Chalk Farm Flowers - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 18 Apr 26 Chalk Farm Flowers, Worthing BN14 0RE A sustainable working flower farm, run by two young horticulturalists with a passion for the environment...

Spring into Pagham

Sat 18 Apr 26 RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex HOW TO GET HERE By train The nearest train station is Chichester, 5.5 miles away. There is a taxi rank outside Chichester station - ask to be taken to Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Selsey Road, Sidlesham. To cycle from the station, turn south over the level crossing down Stockbridge Road for approximately 100m, then turn left into Canal Basin. Immediately to the right is the canal path, which is the start of Route 88, currently ending at t PO20 7NE Join our enthusiastic and friendly team of guides for a walk from RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre towards Church Norton...

Let Me Entertain You A Tribute to Robbie Williams

Fri 17 Apr 26 Connaught Theatre, Union Place Worthing BN11 1LG This is a brand new unforgettable concert show celebrating the music and energy of the UK's biggest selling artist of the 90s: Robbie...

Wild and Wonderful Sculpture: Alison Catchlove at Standen

Fri 17 Apr 26 Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE An exhibition of flora and fauna metal sculptures which explores the intricate relationship between nature, British wildlife, and the timeless...

Gozzle

Mon 13 Apr 26 WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Included in your admission price, book in advance and save 10% This spring, WWT Arundel is teaming up with Macmillan Children’s Books to explore the...

Sisters 360

Sat 11 Apr 26 Connaught Theatre Studio Union Place, Worthing BN11 1LG Hopes, hurdles and halfpipes. Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijab-wearing step-sisters in all of Bradford – and nothing is going to...

Rymans - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 11 Apr 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...

Discovery Day – Pond dipping & Bug hunting.

Thu 9 Apr 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...

The Princess & the Pea - The Ballet

Tue 7 Apr 26 The Hawth Hawth Avenue Crawley RH10 6YZ When a young Prince is in search of a bride, his mother, The Queen, is on the lookout for a real Princess...

Eggstraordinary Birds & crafts!

Tue 7 Apr 26 RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE Many birds will start busily building nests to lay their eggs in and raise a family. Their nests come in all shapes and sizes and their eggs are just...

Wellbeing Easter Monday Walk - Noggin of Nuthurst

Mon 6 Apr 26 Meet outside the Church in Nuthurst RH13 6LH Noggin of Nuthurst Wellbeing Walk. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. Meet at 10:00am outside the Church in Nuthurst, RH13 6LH, please park in the road...

The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS

Mon 6 Apr 26 The Old Vicarage, Washington RH20 4AS A truly creative garden, nurtured over 35 yrs to become a visitor favourite. Spanning 3½ acres, it features formal topiary, seasonal borders, a...

London Harness Horse Parade

Mon 6 Apr 26 South of England Centre, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TL Historic Harness Horse Parade featuring horse drawn carriages of all shapes and sizes, from Shetlands to Shires and everything in between...

Wellbeing Easter Sunday Walk - Houghton

Sun 5 Apr 26 Houghton Walk - meet at Whiteways Car Park BN18 9FD Walk 3014. 4.4 miles walk. Meet at Whiteways car park (Houghton, near Arundel), BN18 9FD. Please note car park charges may apply check on arrival...

Easter Fun in West Sussex

Sat 4 Apr 26 Wittering Place, West Wittering, West Sussex PO20 BJF and Hawthorn Grove, North Mundham PO20 1JL PO20BJF EGGS-CITING EASTER FUN IN WEST SUSSEX Local families are being invited to take part in fun Easter scavenger hunts at housebuilder Dandara’s...

Easter Makers Fair

Sat 4 Apr 26 The Shoreham Centre, Pond road BN43 5WU 85 incredible creative small businesses all personally selected for the perfect opportunity to discover something new and exciting for Spring, but...

Peelers Retreat - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 4 Apr 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...

Mudlarks & crafts!

Thu 2 Apr 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?...

East Grinstead care home invites veterans to a special roast lunch

Wed 1 Apr 26 Mill View, Sunnyside Close RH19 4AT A care home in East Grinstead is inviting members of the community who have served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces to a special roast lunch...

Three Cheers for Pooh! Centenary Exhibition & Story Trail at Nymans 2

Wed 1 Apr 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...

Discovery Day – Pond dipping & Bug hunting.

Tue 31 Mar 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...

Sneak Peek Tours at Nymans I

Mon 30 Mar 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...

Dream House Tours at Nymans I

Mon 30 Mar 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...

The Worthing Wurlitzer - Phil Kelsall

Sun 29 Mar 26 The Assembly Hall Stoke Abbott Road Worthing BN11 1HQ The Worthing Wurlitzer is one of the finest theatre pipe organs in the UK. It is installed in the acoustically superb Assembly Hall which brings out...

Bird-ringing Demonstration

Sat 28 Mar 26 RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE Have you ever fancied watching bird ringing in action or wondered why we do it? This is your opportunity to come along to a public ringing...

Midhurst Brocante

Sat 28 Mar 26 Knockhundred Row, Midhurst GU29 9DQ Curated Vintage fair at The Old Library Midhurst - with 20 vintage traders selling fabulous vintage items for the home, garden & for you...

Worthing Wurlitzer Tea Dance

Sat 28 Mar 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...

Art exhibition - Looking through… The four seasons of Pagham Harbour

Sat 28 Mar 26 RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE Winter into Spring - The first of four exhibitions of interpretive artwork inspired by Pagham Harbour through the seasons, including printing, music,...

Latin American guitar Duo's and Solo's : Zoe Barnett & Georgina Dadson

Fri 27 Mar 26 Regis School of Music 46 Sudley Road PO21 1ER Formed in London, the Zoe Barnett and Georgina Dadson Guitar Duo brings a burstingly colourful South American and Spanish programme showcasing rare...

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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!