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Dragonfly Foot Safari

Today to Mon 31 Aug WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Pick up a spotter sheet and discover dazzling dragonflies all around the site! To help your hunt, search for our signs that mark dragonfly habitats...

GIANT Dragonfly Outdoor Games

Today to Mon 31 Aug WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Can you zip, dart and glide like a dragonfly? Put your skill, speed and agility to the test with our interactive outdoor games, perfect for all ages...
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The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel at Nymans 2

The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel at Nymans 2 Today to Sat 10 Oct 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...

Dragonfly Boat Safari Rides

Today to Mon 31 Aug WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Embark on a 20-minute guided boat trip and see the wetlands from a dragonfly’s point of view, gliding low across the water...

Loxwood Joust: Promises a Magical Escape Next Summer!

Today, Sun 16 Aug Loxwood Meadow, Bilingshurst RH14 0AL Step beyond the ordinary and through the portal to the Kingdom of Loxwood - an immersive festival of feasting, festivity, thrilling battles and a...

Summer of Play at Standen II

Summer of Play at Standen II Today to Sun 6 Sep 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...

Trenchmore's Big Asado Weekend

Today and Sun 16 Aug Trenchmore Farm, Burnt House Lane, Cowfold RH13 8DG Fire, feast and South American beats - that's the gist. Join Chef Diego and Viki from Palmito at Trenchmore Farm for a weekend of locally grown...

Pokémon joins Nymans' Summer of Play

Pokémon joins Nymans’ Summer of Play Today to Fri 4 Sep Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6EB This summer, your favourite Pokémon just got closer! Summer of Play means you can share the magic of Pokémon as a family at Nymans...

Bourne Botanicals - Open Garden for NGS

Today Bourne Botanicals, East Grinstead RH19 2PY Yes, we have some bananas!! But that's not all. There's giant gunnera, spiky agave and yucca, tetrapanax, bamboo, palm trees, and so many...

Inspired by Standen: The future of Arts and Crafts I

Inspired by Standen: The future of Arts and Crafts I Today to Sun 30 Aug Standen West Hoathly Road East Grinstead RH19 4NE A vibrant new exhibition for the summer by some of the UK's most exciting makers, bringing contemporary creativity into the heart of the Arts &...

Holly House - Open Garden for NGS

Today and Sun 16 Aug Holly House, Haywards Heath RH17 7LF An acre of English garden providing views and cameos of plants and trees round every corner with many different areas giving constant interest...

Summer Sunday Music at Standen

Summer Sunday Music at Standen Sun 16 Aug, Sun 23 Aug, Sun 30 Aug Standen West Hoathly Road East Grinstead RH19 4NE Join us on Sunday afternoons for live music on the house terrace. Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for...

4 Hillside Cottages - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 16 Aug 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,...

Choral Evensong at St Mary's Church, Sompting

Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Church, Sompting Sun 16 Aug Church Lane, Sompting BN15 0AZ This service is led by the St Mary’s Singers, who sing responses, canticles, an anthem, and the psalm set for the day, allowing the congregation to...

Dragonfly Drop-in Craft with Nature Makers

Sun 16 Aug WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Pop into the Outlook In building to make a dashing dragonfly! Zsofi from Nature Makers guides families on how to make a dragonfly using...

Wellbeing Walk - Pulborough Brooks

Sun 16 Aug Meet at Pulborough Library car park RH20 2BQ 10:00am Pulborough Brooks. Level 3. 5 miles . 2.25 hours. Walk 3017...

Sneak Peek Tours at Nymans III

Sneak Peek Tours at Nymans III Mon 17 Aug to Fri 21 Aug, Mon 24 Aug to Fri 28 Aug, Mon 31 Aug to Fri 4 Sep 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...

Dragonfly Facepainting

Mon 17 Aug 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 - Noggin of Nuthurst

Mon 17 Aug Meet outside the Church in Nuthurst RH13 6LH 10:00am Noggin of Nuthurst. Level 2. 5 miles. 2.5 hours. Walk 2274...

Musical theatre workshops - Summer of Play at Nymans

Musical theatre workshops - Summer of Play at Nymans Mon 17 Aug, Mon 24 Aug Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6EB Join Top Hat Stage & Screen School for this drop-in, musical theatre workshop. A chance to sing and dance along to some of your favourite songs from...

Dream House Tours at Nymans III

Dream House Tours at Nymans III Mon 17 Aug, Fri 21 Aug, Mon 24 Aug, and more dates until Wed 30 Sep 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...

Circus skills drop-in workshop - Summer of Play at Nymans

Circus skills drop-in workshop - Summer of Play at Nymans Tue 18 Aug, Thu 20 Aug, Tue 25 Aug, Thu 27 Aug Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6EB Brush up your circus skills with instructors from Circus Allstars who'll give guidance and demonstrate circus skills. Booking not needed...

Mudlarks & crafts!

Mudlarks & crafts! Tue 18 Aug 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?...

Learn to play beginners Pokémon Trading Card Game - Summer of Play at

Learn to play beginners Pokémon Trading Card Game - Summer of Play at Wed 19 Aug, Fri 21 Aug, Wed 26 Aug, Fri 28 Aug Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6EB Come and learn how to play Pokémon Trading Card Game with us this summer. Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895...

Gorringes at Standen

Gorringes at Standen Wed 19 Aug, Wed 2 Sep, Wed 23 Sep Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE Meet Gorringes at Standen on Goose Green. Learn more about Gorringes’ forthcoming auction programme and collect a complimentary sale catalogue...

Heritage Makes with Sussex Craft Studios at Standen

Heritage Makes with Sussex Craft Studios at Standen Wed 19 Aug, Wed 2 Sep, Wed 23 Sep Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE : Botanical Ink Have a go at mark-making with botanical ink and explore the creative possibilities of natural materials...

Heritage Makes at Standen I

Heritage Makes at Standen I Wed 19 Aug Standen West Hoathly Road East Grinstead RH19 4NE Heritage crafts and core making skills with Sussex Contemporary exhibitors; including demonstrations and talks. Booking not needed...

Dragonfly Facepainting

Wed 19 Aug 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...

Guided Tree Tours at Nymans 2026 III

Guided Tree Tours at Nymans 2026 III Wed 19 Aug 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...

Heritage Makes at Standen: Wendy March, Jubal Prevatte and Grace Ayson

Heritage Makes at Standen: Wendy March, Jubal Prevatte and Grace Ayson Wed 19 Aug Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE Meet prize-winning makers Wendy March and Jubal Prevatte whose practice combines natural dyeing, textiles and woodturning...

D & S Haus - Open Garden for NGS

Thu 20 Aug 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,...

Workshop | Drink and Draw

Thu 20 Aug Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ Join us for a laid-back Studio session where you’ll have the chance to sketch and enjoy a drink or two in a friendly and informal environment,...

Discovery Day – Who’s on the menu?

Discovery Day – Who’s on the menu? Thu 20 Aug 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 investigating what, or who, the different creatures we find have for...

A Midsummer Night's Dream at Ardingly College Outdoor Theatre Aug

Fri 21 Aug to Sun 23 Aug College Road RH17 6SQ This August The Riverside Players, an established not for profit company who are celebrating 75 years of presenting theatrical classics are returning...

The Kennels Vintage Fashion Market

Sat 22 Aug The Kennels, Kennel Hill, Chichester PO18 0PN The Kennels' Vintage Market is back for another year to get you style-ready for Goodwood Revival...

Saturday Afternoon Pictures: The Choral

Sat 22 Aug St Peter's Church, Bowness Avenue, Sompting BN15 9TS A screening of “The Choral” by Alan Bennett and starring Ralph Fiennes Starting at 2.30 pm Plot synopsis: 1916...

Dragonfly Facepainting

Sat 22 Aug 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...

Dragonfly Willow Weaving workshop

Sat 22 Aug WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Willow Weaving Workshop: Arundel Feeling inspired? Take part in a relaxing and creative willow weaving workshop and craft your very own handmade...

Trenchmore Late Summer Market

Sat 22 Aug Trenchmore Farm, Burnt House Lane, Cowfold RH13 8DG Join us at Trenchmore Farm for our Late Summer Market, with a juicy line-up of growers, makers and bakers...

The Folly - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 23 Aug The Folly, Chichester PO18 0HU Colourful cottage garden surrounding a C16 period house (not open), set in the pretty downland village of Charlton, close to Levin Down Nature...

Findon Place - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 23 Aug Findon Place, Worthing BN14 0RF Stunning grounds and gardens surrounding a Grade II listed Georgian country house (not open), nestled at the foot of the South Downs...

Discovery Day – Pollinators and Pond dipping

Discovery Day – Pollinators and Pond dipping Tue 25 Aug RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE Whilst hunting for mini-beasts and pond dipping in our Discovery Zone, we’ll take a look at some of the more unusual and little-known pollinators...

Sociable walks with the Ranger team at Nymans III

Sociable walks with the Ranger team at Nymans III Wed 26 Aug Nymans Handcross near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB Join us for a gentle 3-mile, 2-hour walk through Nymans' woodland, lakes and streams - a perfect way to explore nature and meet new people...

A very special talk by the Natural Navigator, Tristan Gooley.

Thu 27 Aug Main Hall, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Woodland, Flora & Fauna Group, a volunteer organisation dedicated to protecting local countryside and wildlife, invite you to a special talk by...

Discovery Day – Grappling with grasshoppers!

Discovery Day – Grappling with grasshoppers! Thu 27 Aug RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE Whilst hunting for mini-beasts and pond dipping in our Discovery Zone, we’ll be focusing on nature’s long-jumpers, the grasshoppers...

Wellbeing Walk - Peaceful Plaistow

Fri 28 Aug Meet outside the Plaistow Stores (TQ0050 30874); What3words: slurred.swooned. RH14 0PX 10:00am Peaceful Plaistow 2. 4 miles. 2 hours. Level 2 . Walk: 2304 Meet outside the Plaistow Stores RH14 0PX...

The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS

Mon 31 Aug 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...

Inspired by Standen: The future of Arts and Crafts II

Inspired by Standen: The future of Arts and Crafts II Mon 31 Aug to Wed 30 Sep Standen West Hoathly Road East Grinstead RH19 4NE A vibrant new exhibition for the summer by some of the UK's most exciting makers, bringing contemporary creativity into the heart of the Arts &...

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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