Roald Dahl's The BFG comes to Chichester Festival Theatre from the 9th March

Roald Dahl's The BFG

Chichester Festival Theatre, 9th March - 11th April

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  1. In the Turning Light - A Morning Yoga Practice with Emily Phillips

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    Haywards Heath

    This session will be run by Emily Phillips of The Embodied Beings.

    As the season begins to turn and the pace subtly shifts, so do we. As leaves change on the trees, nature reminds us of the beauty found in letting go.

    Join us for a one-hour…

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    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
  2. Kids Trail: Mission Spring

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    Childrens Events

    Haywards Heath

    Agent Snowdrop needs your help! Spring has gone missing, and we suspect Winter has locked it away.

    Your secret mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join our Secret Nature Agency and help bring Spring back to life.

    Armed with your Agent…

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to22 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  3. Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

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    Mother's Day

    Brighton

    Celebrate the Mother-figure in your life with a classic afternoon tea, sea views and live music from Nadia Moon in the beautiful 1890 Restaurant.

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    From:
    15 Mar 2026
  4. Thursday Late | The Art of Performance

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    Arts

    Chichester

    Join us in March for a Thursday Late exploring William Nicholson's connection to the theatre world.

    Hear from Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance, Theatre and Performance at the V&A, in a special talk about how William Nicholson's creative imagination…

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    From:
    19 Mar 2026Open 17:00 - 20:30
  5. Rana Begum: No.1367 Mesh

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    Exhibitions

    Chichester

    Acclaimed visual artist Rana Begum RA transforms our historic staircase with No.1367 Mesh, her iconic suspended, colourful mesh clusters, creating a vibrant blend of history and contemporary art.

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    From:
    20 July 2024to1 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  6. The Paint Club painting party at Globe Inn Marsh Rye

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    Arts

    Rye

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    4 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    1 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    5 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  7. Rye 10 & 5 Mile

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    Sporting Events

    Peasmarsh near Rye

    This exciting event will be organised in conjuction with the Peasmarsh Memorial Hall Committee to help raise funds for the Village Hall. The race follows a challenging and scenic course on the quiet country lanes surrounding the pretty village of…

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    From:
    17 May 2026
  8. Special Event | Symphony in Art: Royal Academy of Music concert

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    Music

    Chichester

    Join us as we celebrate the talent and creativity of young composers and performance students from the Royal Academy of Music in London.

    Enjoy this musical performance exploring the wonderful connections that can be made between music and art.…

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    From:
    18 Mar 2026to19 Mar 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
  9. The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Chichester

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    Music

    Chichester

    Spain's Siglo de Oro, the Age of Gold, gave rise to some of the greatest sacred choral music of the Renaissance. The majestic music of the Spanish Renaissance will be the theme of our 2026 Choral Pilgrimage programme, 'Lead, kindly light.' This…

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    19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:10
  10. The Paint Club painting party at Hart Country Stores

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    Arts

    Haywards Heath

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    16 Mar 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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    20 Apr 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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    15 June 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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    20 July 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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    17 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
  11. Fascinating and free exhibition train

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    Exhibitions

    off Havelock Road, Hastings

    An exhibition inside a train is heading to Bognor Regis – and it's totally free to visit.

    Co-curated with the National Railway Museum and packed full of interactive exhibits and amazing stories, 'Inspiration' reveals how railways transformed the…

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    12 Mar 2026to15 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  12. Roses in Bloom at Borde Hill

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    Show / Display

    Haywards Heath

    June is a wonderful time to admire Jay Robin’s Rose Garden at Borde Hill, designed by RHS Gold medal winner Robin Williams in 1996 and named after Andrewjohn and Eleni Stephenson Clarke’s daughter. With over 750 David Austin rose plants and 100…

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    Borde Hill Garden, Mid Sussex

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    From:
    9 June 2026to20 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  13. Autumn Garden Tutorial

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    Gardens

    Arlington, Polegate

    Join us for the autumn garden tutorial at Bates Green Garden, to celebrate the unique beauty and challenges of autumn. Guided by Head Gardener Emma Reece, this walk will immerse participants in the art of border planning and maintenance, garden…

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    7 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
  14. Fascinating and free exhibition train

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    Lewes

    An exhibition inside a train is heading to Lewes – and it's totally free to visit.

    Co-curated with the National Railway Museum and packed full of interactive exhibits and amazing stories, 'Inspiration' reveals how railways transformed the world.…

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    From:
    5 Mar 2026to6 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  15. Roald Dahl's The BFG

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    Theatre

    Chichester

    Roald Dahl's unforgettable story The BFG comes to life in a magical new co-production from Chichester Festival Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Roald Dahl Story Company. This new adaptation by Tom Wells is directed by RSC Co-Artistic…

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    9 Mar 2026to11 Apr 2026
  16. Rye Summer Series Race Five

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    Sporting Events

    Rye

    The Rye Summer Classic Series provides a unique chance to enjoy one of Britain's most treasured conservation sites, covering a mosaic of interlocking shingle ridges, saltmarsh, intertidal grazing, reed-beds and saline lagoons. It can get windy on…

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    4 Sept 2026
  17. Mothers Day at Amberley Museum

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    Mother's Day

    Amberley

    As a thank you, any Mum visiting on Mothers’ Day can enjoy free admission to the Museum. Tickets must be pre-booked online for this event. Make sure to book Mum a complimentary admission ticket!

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    15 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
  18. Fungal Foray

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    Countryside

    Arlington, Polegate

    Come and dip into the fascinating world of fungi. From Beefstakes to Birds Nests, Fly Agaric to Fibrecaps, we have identified sixty types of fungi in Beatons Wood, and there are many more! Discover a little about the woodland web, and maybe discover…

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    1 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
  19. Fascinating and free exhibition train

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    Exhibitions

    Station Road, Bognor Regis

    An exhibition inside a train is heading to Bognor Regis – and it's totally free to visit.

    Co-curated with the National Railway Museum and packed full of interactive exhibits and amazing stories, 'Inspiration' reveals how railways transformed the…

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    From:
    2 Mar 2026to3 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  20. Painting party with The Paint Club at The Railway Inn

    Painting party with The Paint Club at The Railway Inn

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    Arts

    Brighton

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    24 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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