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Claire Fletcher: Illustrating the Jungle Book

7th September-5th January 2025

Venue: Bateman's

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/batemans

In this family-friendly exhibition, go along with your little ones and see if you can spot bears, elephants and tigers. Original Christmas art works by Claire Fletcher will be added into the exhibition...

Santa's SteamLights

15th November-31st December 2024

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Feast your eyes on a magical and spectacular light show as you travel through the winter landscape! Santa will...

A Christmas Surprise Family Trail

16th November-5th January 2025

Venue: Standen House and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standen-house-and-garden

A trail for all the family to enjoy with a prize at the end. See if you can spot the hidden mice in the festively decorated house too and grab your walking boots for a walk in the woodland. Warm up in...

Christmas at Standen

16th November-5th January 2025

Venue: Standen House and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standen-house-and-garden

Make your festive visit to this imaginatively decorated Arts and Crafts home which will be atmospherically lit and filled with twinkling lights and Christmas trees. Be inspired by the centrepiece Christmas...

Fabulously Festive

16th November-5th January 2025

Venue: Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club

Website: www.hurtwoodparkpolo.co.uk/fabulously-festive-16th-nov-5th-jan

Upon arrival, guests will find a charming village adorned with twinkling lights and filled with an array of traditional market stalls. Children can follow the snowy path through the enchanted forest to...

Ariel Drama Academies

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.arieldrama.com

Ariel offers wide-ranging opportunities from plays, musicals, industry professional days, fully costumed productions, LAMDA and much more! Visit www.arieldrama.com or call 01444 250407 to book a free session...

Be Yourself, Be Amazing at PQA

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.pqacademy.com

PQA academies have a project-based learning approach in filmmaking, drama, comedy and musical theatre nurturing skills for stage and screen. PQA offers everyone the chance to try a full session for free....

Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf

Website: www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

Home to the World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. They have delicious fish and chips, homemade gelato,...

Flip Out Chichester

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Atlas House, Glenmore Business Park

Website: www.flipout.co.uk

Race on their huge indoor inflatable assault courses, take on the Wipeout machine, shoot hoops on slam ball, speed down their drop slide, play in the soft play Funhouse and launch yourself onto the giant...

Harbour Park

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Harbour Park Amusements

Website: www.harbourpark.com

With a fantastic selection of rides from classics such as the Whirlpool Waltzer and dodgems to the Friendly Fish Coaster, there is something for everyone. For the younger family members there's fun to...

Hove Park Junior Parkrun

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Hove Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/hovepark-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along.

Kids for a Quid

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Any child (aged between 3-15 years old) can travel on the railway for just £1 with any fare paying Adult. This ticket would allow you to travel on the railway as many times as your like throughout your...

Nature Heroes

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Wakehurst

Website: www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/nature-heroes

Every half term and school holiday, young adventurers will have the opportunity to become a planet-saving Nature Hero. Put on your cape, join our mission and collect unique new badges. Prebooking essential...

Perform weekly Drama, Dance and Singing Classes

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.perform.org.uk

Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination.To book a...

Quiet at the Aquarium

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Sea Life Brighton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/brighton

Discover the range of fascinating creatures from sharks to seahorses while the centre is quieter to create a more enjoyable experience for those with sensory sensitivities. This is a pre-booked ticket...

Raystede Rangers Online Challenge

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Online

Website: www.raystede.org/education/for-families

Take on the challenge to become an online Raystede Ranger with games, puzzles, make and do activities and much more. Learn about all the things your pet needs to thrive and be happy. Individual certificates...

Rowfant Trail

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Rowfant Business Centre

Website: www.rowfanttrail.com

This enchanting trail is about creating memories and deepening your connection with nature. Cross charming bridges, wander along scenic boardwalks, and let your kids' imaginations run wild with playful...

Rox School of Dance and Drama

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: 35a Vale Road, Brighton

Website: www.roxschoolofdancing.co.uk

Students can compete at the highest level joining the Rox competitive Junior or Intermediate Festival teams or just dance for pleasure. Visit for a free trial and see why Rox School of Dance is the perfect...

Treasure Trails - Brighton Cultural Quarter

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: The City of Brighton and Hove

Website: www.treasuretrails.co.uk

This self-guided detective mystery investigation takes you on a real-life adventure through the heart of Brighton. Hunt high and low, past grand Georgian buildings and through fantastic parks, uncovering...

We Make Footballers Sussex

18th November-26th January 2025

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.wemakefootballers.com/worthing

Whether your child has ambitions to play for their favourite Prem team, or they’re a complete beginner, they will refine their techniques, build skills and boost their self-confidence with WMF. You can...

Christmas at Nymans: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

23rd November-5th January 2025

Venue: Nymans

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans

See the house decorated as the Professor's home, go through the wardrobe into the world of Narnia and peek into the Beaver's burrow and Mr Tumnus' cave. Upstairs see the witch's castle, while out in the...

Glow Wild

28th November-1st January 2025

Venue: Wakehurst

Website: www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/glow-wild-2024

As darkness falls at Wakehurst, the garden is transformed into an illuminated wonderland, inspired by the hidden world of trees. Discover the iconic Christmas tree, giant flying owl, and fiery hidden dragon,...

A Christmas Spectacular at Petworth House

30th November-5th January 2025

Venue: Petworth

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/petworth

Explore Petworth House to see showstopping trees, twinkling lights, beautifully adorned garlands and floral displays this Christmas. Discover eight of their historic showrooms dressed for Christmas with...

A Merry Medieval Christmas Trail

30th November-5th January 2025

Venue: Bodiam Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/bodiam-castle

It’s a busy time at the castle getting ready for Christmas. From practicing your festive minstrel dance to finding out what was eaten at a medieval Christmas feast, there are plenty of games and activities...

Christmas at Bodiam Castle

30th November-5th January 2025

Venue: Bodiam Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/bodiam-castle

Visit Bodiam Castle this winter, to discover Christmas medieval style. With plenty of natural foliage and greenery decorating the castle, find out about the extravagant feasts and celebrations that were...

Join Snowy at SEA LIFE Brighton this Christmas!

1st-31st December 2024

Venue: Sea Life Brighton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/brighton

Join Snowy for a special arctic Christmas adventure to learn about the amazing North Pole and the animals that live there. Snowy is inviting children and their families to take part in an interactive...

Robin Hood: The Pantomime

5th December-5th January 2025

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: www.wtm.uk/events/robin-hood-the-pantomime

Don’t miss this timeless tale of Robin Hood as it springs to life in a spectacular pantomime in the heart of Worthing. Prepare to journey deep into the enchanted Sherwood Forest for an epic adventure...

The Lightning Fibre Ice Rink

6th-31st December 2024

Venue: Enterprise Shopping Centre

Website: www.eastbournewinterwonderland.onlineticketseller.com

Enjoy a magical skating session at the Eastbourne rink, experience the thrills of the ice no matter what level of ability, nothing says Christmas more than a spin round the ice with family and friends...

Aladdin

13th December-3rd January 2025

Venue: Royal Hippodrome Theatre

Website: www.royalhippodrome.com

Back by popular demand are Luke Roberts and Paul Leno in true hippodrome style with heaps of panto merriment and laughter alongside everything you have come to love and expect from Royal Hippodrome pantos.Santa...

Starring TV legend Steve McFadden as the boo-able baddie Fleshcreep! With stunning sets, hilarious comedy, and breathaking special effects, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be the ultimate pantomime adventure that you and your family will remember for years to come!

Jack and the Beanstalk

13th December-5th January 2025

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

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The Magical Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

13th-31st December 2024

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Brace yourselves to meet the crazy crew and test your sea legs in this thrilling adventure that features spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects, lots of audience participation,...

101 Dalmatians

17th December-5th January 2025

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging...

Franky

21st-30th December 2024

Venue: Komedia

Website: www.komedia.co.uk/shows/franky

It's Christmas time and Professor Frankenstein feels lonely. She has no friends and the local villagers won’t even speak to her. Is it something to do with her name? Go along to this comedy adventure...

Sundae Club

19th January 2025

Venue: Komedia

Website: www.komedia.co.uk

Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for kids aged 2 – 8! Book to see a wonderful children’s theatre show, enjoy a creative craft workshop by Saj from Pull & Pin and finish off the afternoon by...

Games Fest

25th-26th January 2025

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Providing a dream set up for every retro arcade enthusiast will be Game Over. Relive the magic of your youth and introduce the younger generations to classics such as Pong, Pac Man, Tetris, Sonic, Street...

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