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Tour | Highlights of the Collection

Today, Sat 4 Jul, and more dates until Sat 1 Aug 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...

The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel at Nymans 1

Today to Tue 11 Aug 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...

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The Folly - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 28 Jun, Sun 26 Jul, 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...

Inspired by Standen: The future of Arts and Crafts I

Thu 2 Jul 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 &...

Guided Tree Tours at Nymans 2026 III

Fri 3 Jul, Mon 20 Jul, Tue 4 Aug, 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...

Summer of Play at Standen I

Sat 11 Jul to Mon 10 Aug 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...

Summer Sunday Music at Standen

Sun 12 Jul, Sun 19 Jul, and more dates until 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...

Heritage Makes at Standen I

Wed 15 Jul, Wed 29 Jul, Wed 5 Aug, 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...

Workshop | Drink and Draw

Thu 16 Jul, 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,...

The Treve Art Festival

Sat 18 Jul to Sun 2 Aug 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...

GIANT Dragonfly Outdoor Games

Thu 23 Jul 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...

Dragonfly Boat Safari Rides

Thu 23 Jul 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...

Dragonfly Foot Safari

Thu 23 Jul 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...

Sociable walks with the Ranger team at Nymans III

Wed 29 Jul, 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...

Loxwood Joust: Promises a Magical Escape Next Summer!

Sat 1 Aug, Sun 2 Aug, Sat 8 Aug, Sun 9 Aug, Sat 15 Aug, 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...

Sneak Peek Tours at Nymans III

Mon 3 Aug, Fri 7 Aug, Mon 10 Aug, and more dates until 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...

Dream House Tours at Nymans III

Mon 3 Aug, Fri 7 Aug, Mon 10 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...

Busy buzzy bees and friends.

Tue 4 Aug 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...

Dragonfly Facepainting

Wed 5 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...

Bourne Botanicals - Open Garden for NGS

Thu 6 Aug, Sat 15 Aug 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...

Discovery Day – Pond dipping & Bug hunting.

Thu 6 Aug 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...

Dragonfly Facepainting

Fri 7 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...

East Grinstead Spinners at Standen III

Fri 7 Aug, Fri 4 Sep, Fri 2 Oct 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...

St Peters Summer Fete

Sat 8 Aug 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...

Chalk Farm Flowers - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 8 Aug Chalk Farm Flowers, Worthing BN14 0RE A sustainable working flower farm, run by two young horticulturalists with a passion for the environment...

Dragonfly Willow Weaving for children 10-17 yrs workshop

Sat 8 Aug 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...

Moths and coffee!

Sat 8 Aug 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,...

Little Pickles Market Bognor Regis Nearly New Sale

Sat 8 Aug 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...

Worthing’s 47th Annual Horticultural Show

Sat 8 Aug Goring Methodist Church, Bury Drive, Worthing BN12 4XB WORTHING ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS ASSOCIATIONProudly Presents the 47TH ANNUAL HORTICULTURAL SHOW Saturday 8th August 20261:00pm –...

Dragons and Damsels collage workshop for adults

Sun 9 Aug 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...

Chalk Farm Flowers - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 9 Aug Chalk Farm Flowers, Worthing BN14 0RE A sustainable working flower farm, run by two young horticulturalists with a passion for the environment...

Dragonfly Facepainting

Sun 9 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...

Champs Hill - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 9 Aug 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...

Discovery Day – Amazing amphibians and remarkable reptiles!

Tue 11 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 focusing on the extraordinary lives of frogs, newts, snakes and...

Dragonfly Facepainting

Tue 11 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...

Summer of Play at Standen II

Tue 11 Aug 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...

The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel at Nymans 2

Wed 12 Aug 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...

Who lives here?

Thu 13 Aug 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 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...

Holly House - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 15 Aug 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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 &...

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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!