West Sussex Events
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
Noddy Fest fun dog show
Sat 5 Sep
RSPCA Sussex West Branch CIO, Eartham, Chichester PO18 0LL
Join us for a pawsome day out for the whole family.
A fun dog show, food, stalls and more for everyone to enjoy.
The Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 5 Sep
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...
Judy's Cottage Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 5 Sep
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...
Jumble Sale
Sat 5 Sep
St Barnabas, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley. RH10 7DY
Variety of items- clothing, bric a brac, books, household items, toys, games, etc. Refreshments available.
macmillan vintage rally
Sat 5 Sep and Sun 6 Sep
langhurst hill farm balls cross petworth west sussex GU28 9JW
stationary engines tractors bikes commercial steam military bygones cars
trade stall raffle tombola food and more
all proceeds to macmillan
The Floral Fringe Fair
Sat 5 Sep and Sun 6 Sep
Loxwood Meadow, Loxwood, Nr Billingshurst RH14 0AL
A quirky, friendly fair that's a bit different. Vintage stalls, makers and artists, good food, well being, music, singing and dancing , classic...
The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair
Sun 6 Sep
The Charmandene Centre
Forest Road BN14 9HS
The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair is back in Worthing for our last West Sussex date of 2026 so save the date!...
East Grinstead Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
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...
Parsonage Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
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...
Sneak Peek Tours at Nymans IV
Mon 7 Sep, Fri 11 Sep, Mon 14 Sep, and more dates until Fri 30 Oct
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...
Heritage Makes at Standen II
Wed 9 Sep, Wed 23 Sep
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...
The Hypnotist and Mind Reader Live
Thu 10 Sep
Chequer Mead Theatre,
De La Warr Road,
East Grinstead RH19 3BS
JOIN ONE OF THE UK’S TOP STAGE HYPNOTISTS & MIND READERS – DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END
Blending truly jaw-dropping moments, comedy and music as...
Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival
Sat 12 Sep
Nepcote Green, Findon Village BN14 0SD
A free Village festival with , up to 32 farms bringing sheep to fill over 60 pens. Sheep dog Demonstration, Camels, Harris Brothers Traditional Fair,...
Rymans - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 13 Sep
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...
FREE taster session with the Horsham Late Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep
Brighton Road Baptist Church, 7 Brighton Road, Horsham RH13 5BD
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The local Horsham choir is run by vocal teacher Georgie Standage...
Guided Tree Tours at Nymans 2026 IV
Thu 17 Sep, Fri 2 Oct, Mon 19 Oct, Tue 3 Nov
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...
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Chichester
Sat 19 Sep
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester PO19 1PX
A programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa...
Bignor Park - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 22 Sep
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...
FREE taster session with the Horsham Late Rock Choir
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 25 Nov
Trafalgar Road Baptist Church, Trafalgar Road, Horsham RH12 2QL
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Horsham Rock Choir...
Legends of Motown live at Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead
Thu 24 Sep
Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
Legends of Motown live at The Henfield Hall
Fri 25 Sep
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9EQ
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 27 Sep
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...
Dream House Tours at Nymans IV
Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct, Mon 5 Oct, and more dates until Fri 30 Oct
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...
Bird-ringing Demonstration
Sat 3 Oct
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...
Battles Through History Show
Sat 3 Oct and Sun 4 Oct
SOE Showground,
Selsfield Rd,
Ardingly RH17 6TL
Whatever the weather with more exhibitors, vehicles, and interactive experiences being brought indoors you can experience an unforgettable journey...
Premium
Sounds of Bossa Nova with Mario Bakuna - Live at Regis School of Musi
Fri 9 Oct
46 Sudley Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1ER
Join us for a mesmerising Bossa Nova concert featuring the acclaimed Brazilian guitarist and singer, Mario Bakuna...
Opera Comique 50th Anniversary Concert
Sat 10 Oct
St. John's Church, Main Road, Southbourne PO10 8LB
Opera Comique presents a concert version of H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, with narration and piano...
The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel at Nymans 3
Sun 11 Oct to Sun 1 Nov
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...
The Worthing Wurlitzer - David Gray and Simon Gledhill
Sun 11 Oct
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...
Alice in Wonderland - The Ballet
Sat 17 Oct
The Hawth
Hawth Avenue
Crawley RH10 6YZ
Stunning dancing, much loved characters and super costumes bring the famous tale to life in this magical ballet production...
Worthing Wurlitzer Tea Dance
Sat 17 Oct
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...
Denmans Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 26 Oct
Denmans Garden, Fontwell BN18 0SU
Award-winning Grade II registered tranquil contemporary garden, created by gravel gardening pioneer Joyce Robinson and developed by renowned...
Fireworks Night at Leonardslee Wine Estate
Thu 5 Nov and Fri 6 Nov
Leonardslee Wine Estate, Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, Horsham RH13 6PG
Join us for one of West Sussex’s most spectacular fireworks displays at the beautiful Leonardslee Wine Estate...
Sussex Mineral Crystal & Fossil Show
Sat 14 Nov
Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road RH16 1LT
The Sussex Mineral, Crystal & Fossil Show returns to Haywards Heath for a fascinating day dedicated to the natural wonders of the Earth...
Guided Tree Tours at Nymans 2026 V
Wed 18 Nov
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...
The Worthing Wurlitzer - David Lobban and Damon Cox
Sun 22 Nov
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...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Fri 4 Dec
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester PO19 1PX
Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Chichester Cathedral...
The Kennels Après Ski Party
Fri 11 Dec
The Kennels, Kennel Hill, Chichester PO18 0PN
Skip the slopes. Not the party.
The Après Ski Party is back on the Putting Green at The Kennels and it's the only December night out you...
Plant Sale and Market
Sat 8 May 27
St Barnabas, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley. RH10 7DY
Variety of plants, annuals, perennials, vegetables, pots.
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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!