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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.
Number of results: 188
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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.
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
Billingshurst
Various dates from Loxwood
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...
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.
Walking
Pulborough
10 am - 12 noon
Price: £4 per person / £3.20 for RSPB members plus the normal nature trail entry for non-members
Join our friendly guides on this regular gentle ramble as we look for birds, butterflies and other wonderful creatures.
There's no...
Childrens Events
Handcross
Have fun exploring the garden while looking for topiary shapes, identifying the silhouettes and going on a word hunt. Use what you find to complete your own letter and then brighten it up with your own logo and flower illustration.
Childrens Events
Pulborough
Little Wild Things is our fortnightly nature group aimed at preschool children aged between 2 1/2 and 5 years old.
The natural world is filled with all sorts of wonders just waiting to be discovered by your little ones. You and your child will be...
Sporting Events
Horley
HAVE A BALL, NO CLUBS REQUIRED.
Become part of the growing community of Golfers and Football players who have discovered Footgolf, an addictive new sport that is taking the nation by storm!
At Gatwick Footgolf you will be able to experience a...
Participatory Event
Hastings
Bring your little ones for mornings of fun on the beach and help them explore the natural world with stories, games and hands-on outdoor activities such as rockpooling and beachcombing.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Brighton
As the leaves turn golden in Autumn 2018, Martlets and Wild in Art will be coming out of their shells as The Snailway arrives in Brighton & Hove.
#BeMoreSnail
Talks
Arundel
Mon 17 Sept
WWT Arundel Supporters Group
The Arundel Wetland Centre Supporters Group hosts a talk on travel, birds or wildlife every month from September to June.
Doors 7pm
£3 at the door or join the group for £17 a year and attend all talks in this...
Theatre
Chichester
Has John straightened out? After years glued to his boyfriend, the couple have been through a sticky patch, and now John's attached to someone else. Someone who is different in every single way. But can John give her what she wants, when he's never...
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