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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.
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...
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...
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
Selsey
Spring brings even more variety of waders and wildfowl, along with new plants and flowers coming to life around Pagham Harbour just west of Bognor Regis.
Exhibitions
Ardingly
• Opening 22nd March 2019 at the Millennium Seed Bank Atrium Gallery at Wakehurst
• Based on research from Kew's pioneering State of the World's Plants and Fungi reports
• Exhibition includes five monumental laser cut trees, each showcasing a...
Tour
High Street, Hastings
Have fun discovering Hastings with two quirky heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Are you curious about Hastings? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our...
Guided Walk
Brighton
Explore, Discover & Enjoy Brighton with two unique, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Are you curious about Brighton? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our...
Childrens Events
Hollingbury, Brighton
Golden Easter Egg Hunt
Join us during the Easter holidays to experience over 30 games and challenges within our intricately themed sets - based on 15 countries from around the world.
Hosted by Phileas Fogg himself along with other colourful...
Childrens Events
Ardingly
Come and experience Horrible Science at Wakehurst this Easter Holiday, based on the best-selling Horrible Science books by Nick Arnold.
There's a lot more to plants than meets the eye - join us for an exciting line-up of activities to explore the...
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Find the cheeky yellow ducks visiting their real life cousins around the wetlands during the Easter holidays! Poo-ology workshops, pond dipping, boat safaris and kids crafts all included in your admission price.
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Hop along to Borde Hill Garden for Bertram Bunny's Easter Adventure. Spot the signs of spring whilst exploring the Garden on the daily Easter trail. Hetty the Hen has surprisingly laid ten golden eggs, which Bertram Bunny has hidden from Felix the...
Childrens Events
Near Robertsbridge
Follow the Nature Trail to discover the creatures that live at Bodiam and win a delicious chocolate prize
Childrens Events
Bodiam
Get out and about this Easter holiday and enjoy a Cadbury Easter egg hunt. Our nature inspired hunt will have you searching for clues to solve the puzzle and claim your delicious Cadbury chocolate treat.
Photo credit: National Trust
Childrens Events
Battle
Join the hunt for dragon eggs on a legendary quest this Easter holiday. Crack the clues as you and your family follow the trail around the Abbey Grounds. Intrepid adventurers who track down the dragon egg will get a certificate and a sticker to...
Childrens Events
Wisborough Green
Egg-perience 'A Hopping Easter Adventure' at Fishers Farm this Easter holidays! Meet the Easter bunny and Blossom the Spring Queen in the egg-citing, family favourite, 'Easter Egg Hunt' (Easter Weekend Only). Follow the clues all around the Farm to...
Childrens Events
Singleton nr Chichester
Celebrate Easter with a visit to the Weald & Downland Living Museum near Chichester, where you will find a wide range of traditional activities that the whole family will enjoy. Easter Holiday Activities From 8-22 April, children can get involved...
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Every year at Arundel Castle spring is welcomed in by the Annual Tulip Festival when tens of thousands of the flowers burst into bloom throughout the beautiful and extensive walled Gardens.
Last year's display was the largest to date, featuring...
Tour
Washington
The beautiful 6,000 acre Wiston Estate of West Sussex has been owned and managed by the Goring family since 1743.
It is here, nestled right in the heart of England's rolling South Downs, that one finds the estate's original 16 acre chalk vineyard...
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