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Events suitable for the whole family are never hard to come by in Sussex thanks to a range of tourist hot-spots including a national park, two cities and selection of seaside resorts. We've got hundreds of exciting events taking place all year round for residents and day-trippers to enjoy.
To find out what's on in Sussex today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events taking place while there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break.
Exciting entertainment takes place all year round with an enviable supply of themed festivals. There's no shortage of food and drink festivals and the local produce is amongst the best in the UK with seafood from Hastings and ideal conditions for vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event.
May is festivals month in Brighton with arts, music and diverse culture celebrated in party style, but there's always something going on making it a popular destination for a day trip from London. Brighton is also renowned for a thriving comedy scene.
The culture and heritage of 1066 Country, walking and other outdoor events of the South Downs National Park along with family-friendly towns of Eastbourne, Worthing, Littlehampton and Bognor mean you're never far from an event guaranteed to give you a warm welcome.
If you're looking for what's on when it's raining, the coastal geography of Sussex means you can switch the beach for a trip to a local castle, all of which have a calendar of seasonal events to entertain children and adults.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Sussex, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Sussex. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Sporting Event
Pevensey
The inaugural 1066 Relay will be a 5 stage off-road team relay following the historic route of the 1066 Country Walk.
Exhibitions
Brighton
The Loop is a brand-new recycling initiative at Sea Life Brighton!
The installation aims to educate visitors about the recycling process – creating an understanding of the entire recycling 'loop'.
The Loop will encourage every person who...
Performance
Shoreham-By-Sea
The Ropetackle gives access to high quality film, art, music, theatre, education and training oportunities in the arts, film and media in a unique riverside venue
Show / Display
Littlehampton
Click on the website to see the latest live shows and activities at The Windmill Theatre on Littlehampton Seafront.
Alternatively, call the Box Office on 01903 715920.
The Windmill offers a 213 seat auditorium. Equipped with a surround...
Participatory Event
Rye
Rubbish Walks where we walk a stretch of beach collecting litter along the way. Meet at the car park at 10am on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Exhibition
Hove
Popular children’s writer and illustrator, Aaron Blecha reveals the tricks of his trade in a new interactive display at Hove Museum.
Free entry, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat: 10am-5pm, Wed: Closed, Sun: 2pm-5pm
Other
Brighton
Visitors to Sea Life Brighton this half term are in for a treat as the aquarium unveils its dazzling new creature installation Sea Stars, which will open to the public on 10 February.
Featuring more than 170 sensational sea dwellers from across...
Other
East Sussex, Brighton
Featuring more than 170 sensational sea dwellers from across the world, Sea Stars is the UK's largest celebration of the ocean's most visually captivating, and most important creatures, the humble 'star fish'
Participatory Event
Hastings
A 6 round quiz on a variety of themes and subjects, often topical! Teams of up to 6, £1 per person entry. A selection of prizes to be won ...... come and join in the fun. Highly advise reserving a table - just give us a call.
Participatory Event
Robertsbridge
Have a go Archery and Falconry
Participatory Event
Billingshurst
Boat trips temporarily suspended
Tour
Brighton
Have fun discovering Brighton with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy or instantly download & get curious!
Are you curious about Brighton? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh...
Exhibition
Hastings
Exploring Wilhelmina Barns-Graham’s faithful depiction of landscape and inherent understanding of nature through four decades of her work in its new exhibition, Sea, Rock, Earth and Ice.
Even as a child, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912-2004) had...
Heritage & History
Petworth
This interactive exhibition explores the remarkable achievements of a pioneering woman who lived at Petworth House from the 1780s. Discover more about Ilive's scientific endeavours with a reimagining of the laboratory she developed at Petworth House.
Heritage & History
Petworth
Join a free 45 minute guided tour on topics from Petworth's founding family to tours of the Ice House, tunnels and private bedrooms. Excludes Bank Holidays. See the website for more details.
Childrens Events
Petworth
Follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Ilive and design your own tool on a trail around the Pleasure Grounds and you too could become an inventor extraordinaire.
Complete your journey and earn your own certificate and prize.
£3 per trail, normal...
Theatre
Chichester
At Hareford Hall in Hampshire, suspense is in the air. The family solicitor has found the long-lost heir to the Hareford title and riches. But, to everyone's horror, he's a Cockney barrow boy called Bill Snibson. As the Duchess determinedly sets out...
Theatre
Chichester
This uproarious, much-loved musical comedy includes the enormously popular numbers The Sun Has Got His Hat On, Lambeth Walk and of course Me and My Girl. The revised version by Stephen Fry and Michael Ockrent, also featuring Leaning on a Lamppost,...
Childrens Events
Dragons Green
Horse Riding lessons
Carriage driving
Pub rides
Beach rides
Special Events
Arundel
Sat 14 July, Tue 24 July, Wed 8 Aug, Sun 9 Sept, Tues 18 Sept
In focus Optics Sales events
Test out binoculars and scopes under actual field conditions with expert assistance with Keith with brands including Opticron, Swarovski, Nikon, Zeiss, Hawke,...
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