What's On in Sussex

Menagerie: Animals from the Archives

Venue: Littlehampton Museum

Website: www.littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

A fun, family-friendly exhibition, featuring animals from the Museum’s collections, including: Bunty and Marmaduke - the adventures of two delightful rabbits, Mini Beasts section and a cosy ladybird...

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Venue: Sea Life Brighton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/brighton

Take part in an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium plus lots of pirate-themed games, crafts and activities. Meet Captain Careless and win a prize for taking part! This event is included with...

Bing's Nature Explorers

Venue: WWT Arundel

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much...

Brighton Fringe

Venue: Various Venues Brighton

Website: www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on

During May, Brighton Fringe welcomes international performers and audiences as it showcases the creative heart and soul of the city and its unique cultural heritage. This vast celebration of the weird,...

Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids

Venue: Laughing Horse @The Quadrant, Laughing Horse @The Walrus

Website: www.brightonfringe.org

A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children's and family-friendly performers from around Brighton and the Fringe. An event for all the family to enjoy together. (Selected...

Brighton Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.brightonfestival.org

Includes an exciting outdoor puppet show in Crawley and 100 Miles of String, an interactive installation outdoors in the Pavilion Gardens, plus the spectacular annual Children’s Parade. 120 events across...

Comics Vs Kids

Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant

Website: www.brightonfringe.org

Following on from the great success at the Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, beloved comic and kids entertainer Nik Coppin brings his new show to the Brighton Fringe full of jokes, silliness, his...

The Bubble Show

Venue: Fool's Paradise Small Venue, Wagner Hall Brighton

Website: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/the-bubble-show/

Interactive and suitable for all ages, 'The Bubble Show' is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Actor, storyteller and Guinness World Record Holder, The Highland Joker...

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Venue: Nymans

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

Pick up a free trail sheet and see if you can spot what's on the menu as you explore the garden. There are more tea-time fun and games in the Play Glade too. In the Story Room, take a seat at Sophie's...

Family Learning Days

Venue: Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Website: www.raystede.org/education/talks-and-events

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm during the school holidays (except Christmas). Collect an activity pack and follow the trail around Raystede. Work together as a family to discover more...

Flip Out Chichester

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...

Happy Me Dance

Venue: Uckfield and Crowborough

Website: www.happymedance.com/dance-classes-for-kids

Commercial dance classes for kids - 'Happy Me Kids' classes - offer children under 12 years old the chance to get creative through movement. Kids will also have the chance to join guest choreographer classes,...

Harbour Park

Venue: Harbour Park Amusements

Address: Windmill Road

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

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.

Howling Drop-in Choir

Venue: Central United Church Hall

Website: www.howl.org.uk

Howling is an informal drop-in choir where young people aged 10+ are encouraged to embrace the joy of singing. With a new arrangement each week, young people can suggest songs, choose which part they want...

HPO Songbirds

Venue: 81 Battle Road

Website: www.hastingsphilharmonic.com/hpo-songbirds

During free of charge rehearsals, children aged 7-13 are coached in secure vocal technique and are taught the basic principles of reading music in a fun and relaxed environment. If you would like to join...

Kids for a Quid

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

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

Paradise Park

Venue: Paradise Park and Gardens

Website: www.paradisepark.co.uk

All the family can enjoy and exciting day out at Paradise Park, whether you're 1 or 101! Visit Planet Earth Museum, Botanic Plant Houses, Sussex Heritage Trail, themed gardens and extensive indoor and...

Perform weekly Drama, Dance and Singing Classes

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...

Pond Dipping at the Raised Pond

Venue: WWT Arundel

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Fish out wild wonders from the easy to access Raised Pond. WWT have everything you need to uncover incredible underwater life: nets, ID charts and the friendly Learning Team are on-hand to help. Sessions...

Quiet at the Aquarium

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

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...

The Rec Rink

Venue: The Rec Rink

Website: www.therecrink.com

Open to those who are experts on wheels and those looking to learn, The REC Rink offers all ages the chance to glide, dance, spin and roll no matter what your ability! With roller skating birthday party...

Treasure Trails - Brighton Cultural Quarter

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...

Eastbourne Spring Water Festival

Venue: Eastbourne Seafront

Website: www.visiteastbourne.com

This annual 10 day eco festival returns - to celebrate the beautiful surroundings and promote sustainable living. There are many events throughout the festival, from an Eco Fair on 11 May on the Western...

Dinosaurs: Hungry Hatchlings

Venue: The Novium Museum

Website: www.thenovium.org.uk/whatson

Discover the secrets of dinosaur eggs and babies with amazing dinosaur specimens from around the world. The exhibition will follow iconic dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Diplodocus...

A Circus Sized Game Show

Venue: The Vault @Fool's Paradise

Website: www.brightonfringe.org

Morgan James is renowned for his ability to make audiences of all ages laugh and cheer as he guides you through a show filled with surprises and laughter with his fusion of circus artistry, larrikin comedy...

Baloo's Clues Trail

Venue: Bateman's

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

Baloo the sleepy brown bear has hidden puzzles and games to play around Bateman’s. Can you discover the clues and solve the puzzles? Follow the trail at your own pace – suitable for families with primary...

Demonstrations by Call to Arms

Venue: Bodiam Castle

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

Call to Arms is a group of volunteers with a passion for history and training in Historical European Martial Arts. Dressed in full armour, they show what medieval combat may have looked like, through showing...

Home Front

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Turn back the clocks at Amberley Museum and see a selection of military vehicles used in the Second World War. Watch a number of WW2 re-enactments and displays, join the fun by coming along dressed up....

Meet the Maliks: Twin Detectives!

Venue: Brighton Dome Studio Theatre

Website: www.brightonfestival.org

Maysa and Musa might be twins but they are total opposites and together they make an unstoppable team. Join Zanib for some detective roleplay, uncover the secrets behind writing a good mystery and, like...

Model Boats on the Lake

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

See the Schooner Radio Control Group in action on the Lakes at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, and enjoy a fantastic fun-filled day with a range of Model Radio Control Boats, yachts, steamboats and warship...

Road Meets Rail

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Step back in time for a weekend of steam powered demonstrations and vintage fairground fun! Traction engines, road rollers, steam wagons, showman’s engines, crane engines and more… bringing Horsted...

The Circus Sonas Family Show

Venue: The Bunker @ Fool's Paradise

Website: www.brightonfringe.org

This family friendly show contains circus stunts that will make you gasp, juggling tricks that will surprise you, and magic tricks that will make you go WOW! There will be shouting, cheering, and lots,...

The Great Storm Whale

Venue: Brighton Dome Theatre

Website: www.brightonfestival.org

Join author and illustrator Benji Davies for this fun session based upon his much-loved Storm Whale stories. Find out how Benji creates his picture books, and where he gets his ideas from. There will be...

The Harvey Buffs: WWII re-enactment group

Venue: Bodiam Castle

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

Go and meet the WWII soldiers at the pill box to hear what life would have been like during war time. Find out why Bodiam Castle has a pill box, see what munitions they would have used and what a WWII...

The Land of Roar

Venue: Brighton Dome Studio Theatre

Website: www.brightonfestival.org

In this highly interactive event, you’ll have to the chance to join Jenny McLachlan for an exciting adventure into the Land of Roar. With the power of imagination, you will help Jenny bring the fantastical...

Shelf: The Kids Show

Venue: Brighton Dome Studio Theatre

Website: www.brightonfestival.org

Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids' comedy show that's fun for all the family! Full of sketches, songs, pranks and silliness. Rachel and Ruby use physical comedy and silly characters to bring...

The Island of Brilliant

Venue: Brighton Dome Concert Hall

Website: www.brightonfestival.org

With tales of snails and gruffalos, giants and broomsticks, join Julia Donaldson as she talks with Frank and Nadia in this live podcast recording about how she creates her unforgettable stories. Suitable...

John Searle's Funfair

Venue: Princes Park

Website: www.visiteastbourne.com

Enjoy a wide range of funfair rides for all ages at Princes Park. A travelling traditional fun fair attracting local and staying visitors held on the Whitsun school holidays. A great day out, packed full...

Danny Lee Grew 24K Magic

Venue: Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Squeak

Website: www.dannyleegrew.com

Join top magician Danny Lee Grew in his brand new show '24K Magic' featuring magic, illusion, laughs, gasps and sleight of hand sorcery. 24K Magic brings you the kind of magic you only see on telly, but...

Absurdi-Tea Circus

Venue: The Vault@Fool's Paradise

Website: www.brightonfringe.org

Join these ragtag Australian acrobats as they tumble down the rabbit hole of morning madness! The morning cuppa very quickly becomes an aerial sandwich making competition and getting dressed leads to a...

Eastbourne Carnival - Into the Wild

Venue: Eastbourne Seafront

Website: www.visiteastbourne.com

The biggest Seafront Carnival in the South East will return this year. More than 1,500 walkers are expected to take part with some 25,000 fans and supporters. The Carnival will be from Fisherman's Green...

Have-a-go Archery

Venue: Bodiam Castle

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

This May half term, have a go at the medieval sport of longbow archery against the backdrop of Bodiam Castle. Learn how to get to grips with a bow and arrow from friendly instructors. Also 1, 2 June.

May Half Term Colour Bingo Fun

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Enjoy a unique spring time adventure around the garden at Sheffield Park. See who can finish their bingo sheet first on this colourful nature trail. The trail is free of charge and there is no need to...

May Holiday Activities

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Half term activities from 25th May to 2nd June promise fun-filled days for families, with engaging workshops, hands-on crafts, and entertaining demonstrations to keep young minds stimulated during the...

Medieval encampment

Venue: Bodiam Castle

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

Walk through a medieval encampment in the castle grounds, meet characters from the 1400s and discover more about the medieval way of life, from the boardgames people played to skills like weaving and leatherwork....

Meg in the Magic Toyshop

Venue: Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Website: www.brightonfringe.org

Using immersive stories, dances and timeless children’s songs, this show combines the warm, cosy feeling of childhood days gone by with whimsical fun for today – fabulous entertainment for children...

National Children's Gardening Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk

An annual celebration of the fun that gardens hold for kids, supporting Greenfingers charity which is dedicated to providing magical gardens for children in hospices suffering from life limiting illnesses....

Neon Sun Rave Baby

Venue: The Vault@Fool's Paradise

Website: www.brightonfringe.org/events/neon-sun-rave-baby

Rave Baby is a neon-soaked family clubbing experience where kids get to bring their grown-ups along for the ride! Expect an hour of soul-inspiring fun, dancing together to the eclectic retro sounds of...

Petals and Poses - Kids Wellbeing Trail

Venue: Borde Hill

Website: www.bordehill.co.uk

Embark on an uplifting family adventure as you journey through the Garden on an engaging kids’ wellbeing trail. Children of all ages can give their mental and physical agility a good workout by discovering...

The Keys to the Castle trail

Venue: Bodiam Castle

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

Find keys around the castle rooms, answer puzzles and learn about the Keeper of the Castle. If you are successful, you will be granted your own special key as a memento of your visit to the ancient castle.

YolanDa's Band Jam

Venue: Worthing Theatre

Website: wtm.uk/events/yolandas-band-jam

YolanDa’s Band Jam expands children’s knowledge about music and instruments, attunes children’s understanding of different musical sounds and styles, and inspires them to discover the wonders of...

Battle Medieval Fayre

Venue: Abbey Green

Website: www.battlesussex.uk/events/fairs-fetes/battle-medieval-fayre

Witness the explosive performances of Fire Eaters, Smoke and Mirrors as they make their grand entrance! The renowned Fighting Knights return to Battle, along with the mischievous Devil Sticks Peat who...

Family Fun Day

Venue: Fontwell Park

Website: www.fontwellpark.co.uk

Elevate your weekend with live sport and family entertainment. This Family Fun Day at Fontwell combines sporting action, kids activities and entertainment, an unbeatable atmosphere, and a pleasant backdrop...

Balance Kids Yoga

Venue: The Vault@Fool's Paradise

Website: www.brightonfringe.org

Join Balance Kids for some yoga stories, songs and games! No expectations, come as you are - the kids will be met at their energy levels and encouraged to listen to their bodies, eventually bringing them...

May Half Term Activities

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.wealddown.co.uk/events/may-half-term

Follow the Fairy and Forest folk trail as you explore around the Museum. Hear tales from a Victorian storyteller, who will be telling stories about Fairies and have fun with fairy craft activities. Plus...

The Comedy of Errors

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s shortest and wildest comedy. The clock is ticking, as the Fools rush to untangle one almighty mess in this farcical tale of long-lost twins, hysterical misunderstandings,...

You Choose

Venue: Ropetackle Arts Centre

Website: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

You Choose – Every show is unique! Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (producers of Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary live shows) bring you an...

Making Bracelets

Venue: Worthing Museum and Gallery

Website: www.wtm.uk/events

Design and make your own unique bracelet with colourful threads, beads and a variety of other materials! Have a go at making clay beads, or maybe choose to make a Friendship Bracelet, or possibly create...

Claytime

Venue: Ropetackle Arts Centre

Website: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their show for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. Each Claytime is totally unique – creating its...

Dino Day

Venue: Hotham Park

Website: www.facebook.com/BognorRegisTCEvents

Dinomania will be in the park with their amazing selection of walking dinosaurs, small interactive puppets, animatronics, fossils and replicas. Includes Book Swap, Art workshop, Mini Museum, Storytelling,...

Exciting Science

Venue: Royal Hippodrome Theatre

Website: www.royalhippodrome.com

With fun and fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as they recreate a volcanic eruption; turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with their smoke blaster! Suitable for ages...

Outdoor family theatre: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Venue: Nymans

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

Based on the original novel by L. Frank Baum, children and adults alike will love this ever-popular story reimagined for the stage. Brought to you by TIMT 'This is My Theatre'. Enjoy this family theatre...

999 Emergency Services Display

Venue: Western Lawns

Website: www.visiteastbourne.com

A fantastic free emergency services spectacular on Eastbourne's seafront Western Lawns.Get a close look at emergency response vehicles, get on board a fire engine or ambulance, try out the hoses, see arena...

Hamlet - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Michelham Priory

Website: www.tlcm.co.uk/booktickets

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet, arguably the greatest play in the English language. they present this great play as he first saw it – in the open air, with...

Southern at War

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

This highly anticipated event will transport you back in time, this year celebrating and commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord. You won’t want to miss out on a weekend filled with...

Stories with Skip -at the Seaside

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

A perfect introduction To Theatre Royal Brighton for little ones. Stories, games, mini makes and lots of joining in for 2 – 4 year olds and their adults. Each session has a different theme, this session...

Hamlet - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Burgess Hill Girls

Website: www.tlcm.co.uk/booktickets

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet, arguably the greatest play in the English language. they present this great play as he first saw it – in the open air, with...

Morris Dancing

Venue: Bodiam Castle

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

See the local Romney Marsh Morris Dancers perform at Bodiam Castle. Enjoy a tradition that dates back over 500 years, against the backdrop of the enchanting castle ruins. This event is free, but normal...

D-Day Beacon Lighting 80th Anniversary

Venue: Seafront, Bognor Regis

Website: www.bognorregis.gov.uk

The Lighting of the Seafront Beacon to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Visit the website for more information.

South of England Show

Venue: South of England Showground

Website: www.seas.org.uk

Offering all ages the chance to connect with the countryside and have a great day out, the South of England Show features a non-stop programme of agricultural and equestrian displays, country pursuits,...

The Big Help Out

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.thebighelpout.org.uk

Early involvement in volunteering and social action increases a child’s likelihood of taking part in the future. Working together, teachers have the power to instil the values of compassion and community...

CoComelon Song Time

Venue: Sea Life Brighton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/brighton

Daily character meet and greet with JJ, enjoy the interactive trail around the aquarium plus photo opportunities. Discover the incredible creatures. This event is included with Sea Life Admission.

Skip's Family Workshop - The Cat in the Hat

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

What happened that rainy day when mother was away… explore, make and create in this fabulously fun workshop based around everyone’s favourite rhyming tale! Suitable for ages 5-10 years.

Trash Test Dummies Circus

Venue: Ropetackle Arts Centre

Website: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Everyone put your bins out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty! With side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics, and dexterous juggling, the Dummies are off on an imaginative...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Brighton Dome Studio Theatre

Website: www.brightondome.org

Patrick Lynch (Cbeebies) tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for five magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) with...

Playmakers: Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: www.brightondome.org

Before the new weekend children's theatre shows young audiences have the opportunity to explore their creativity in this relaxed family craft session. This session takes place before Jack and the Beanstalk....

Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is back in with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! Boasting the funniest and...

Madagascar: The Musical

Venue: Congress Theatre

Website: www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

Starring CBBC and Strictly Come Dancing Star, Karim Zeroual as King Julien get ready to join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure...

Outdoor theatre: Persuasion

Venue: Nymans

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

Take a picnic and sit back, relax and enjoy a performance in front of the romantic ruins. Suitable for audiences of all ages this adaptation of Jane Austen’s witty and poignant love story is packed with...

The Lion Inside

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: www.wtm.uk/events

A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. Fed up of being ignored and forgotten by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could...

Emergency Services and Father's Day

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Go and see a wide collection of emergency vehicles, vintage and modern and watch demonstrations from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. To book ‘Dad’ a free ticket to this event (Sunday 16 June only)...

Father's Day

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

Celebrate your Dad with a day at the woods. Pizza from the wood fired oven and woodland games for the whole family.

Hamlet - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Chichester Cathedral

Website: www.tlcm.co.uk/booktickets

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet, arguably the greatest play in the English language. they present this great play as he first saw it – in the open air, with...

Music in the Park - Sunday Afternoon Concerts

Venue: Hotham Park

Website: www.bognorregis.gov.uk

2-4.30pm. Live music on the bandstand in Hotham Park. A free event for all the family.

National School Sports Week 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.youthsporttrust.org

This year's theme brings a special one-off Euro 2024 event that emphasises football as a means to engage young people in 60 minutes a day of PE, sport and play. By registering, schools will receive free...

Friday Lates

Venue: Nymans

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

Pack up a picnic, flick out your rug, sit back and relax and enjoy live music on the Main Lawn. Takeaway drinks and snacks will be available from the horsebox too and there’s no need to book ahead. Dogs...

John Davis' Funfair

Venue: Princes Park

Website: www.visiteastbourne.com

A travelling traditional funfair attracting local and staying visitors.With a broad range of attractions, there is something for everyone! With one flat fee, you can ride as many rides as you like!

Rothesay International (Eastbourne)

Venue: Devonshire Park

Website: www.visiteastbourne.com

Showcasing some of the world's finest female tennis talent as well as the men from the ATP tour as they prepare for Wimbledon. Located just minutes from the beach, for your chance to experience the on...

The Cheese and Chilli Festival

Venue: Oaklands Park

Address: Chichester

Website: www.cheeseandchillifestival.com/chichester

Free activities available include Punch & Judy, Magic Shows, Treasure Hunts, Balloon Modelling, Giant Bubble Parties, Meet Kerry the Koala Crazy, Golf, stilt walkers, walkabout musicians and Circus Skills.There...

Thumb Size Grimm

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Step into the thumb sized world of the lessor known Grimm Fairytales with Head2Head Sensory Theatre's multi sensory show. Join in with fun sensory props so you can take part in this performance filled...

Milkshake! Live: On Holiday

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends On Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure! Pack...

Brighton Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Stanmer Park

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Eastbourne and District Armed Forces Day

Venue: Five Acre Field

Website: www.visiteastbourne.com

A free Community event to celebrate and honour our Armed Forces.Stalls and Stands for all the local Regimental and Armed Associations and invited Armed Forces charities. Field Gun display, Static Military...

Model Railway Weekend

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

This year's show is refreshed with more displays, exhibits, trade stalls and a fantastic range of live steam locomotives on display and running at the railway. See a variety of layouts across the railway...

Circus Zyair

Venue: Circus Zyair

Website: www.circus-zyair.co.uk

The brand new show for 2024 features over thirty adrenaline fuelled performers from all across the globe. Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily...

Medieval encampment

Venue: Bodiam Castle

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

Walk through a medieval encampment in the castle grounds, meet characters from the 1400s and discover more about the medieval way of life, from the boardgames people played to skills like weaving and leatherwork....

Winter Spotter Sheet

Venue: Bodiam Castle

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

Look out for wildlife as you explore the landscape around Bodiam Castle, with a special spotter sheet designed by Claire Fletcher. Experience wintertime in the grounds by keeping an eye out for robins,...